Calcium in the Spotlight
by Berkeley Wellness
Millions of people take calcium supplements, hoping to keep their aging bones strong and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures. Recent news may have made many people wonder whether they should stop.
Millions of people take calcium supplements, hoping to keep their aging bones strong and prevent osteoporosis-related fractures. Recent news may have made many people wonder whether they should stop.
Looking for substitutes for cow's milk? You can drink “milk” made from nuts, rice, soy, even oats and hemp. These beverages are not nutritionally equivalent to dairy milk, but each has something to offer, especially if fortified.
Some cows are regularly injected with a government-approved hormone that boosts milk production by 10 to 15 percent. Should you be sipping or skipping their milk?