Posted by JLx on October 4, 2004, at 11:22:54
In reply to Magnesium/Calcium and Osteoporosis?, posted by laurie_lu on October 3, 2004, at 23:00:17
> I'm a 35yr old female with a family history of osteoporosis. What is the proper magnesium/calcium regimen for someone like me who suffers from depression and has the family history osteoporosis?
That's the million dollar question. I've had to deal with that too. I think that the calcium issue has been pushed too much with the detriment of underemphasizing magnesium, and for some of us, the even greater detriment of furthering our depression. Too much calcium and not enough magnesium can actually mean you're not even getting the calcium you're taking, I've found out. So I suspect my own osteoporosis potential is greater than I thought. I also drank soda for years which further leaches minerals out of our bones (because of the phosphoric acid).
My personal approach is to try to find the right balance for my depression and hope that that will also suffice for the calcium requirement to prevent osteoporosis. I also think Vit D, boron, and Vit. K are important, possibly equally as important along with weight bearing exercise.
JL
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