NUTR 1010 Chapter Notes -Malic Acid, Osteoporosis, Calcium Citrate
30 Sep 2014
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Milk alternatives and fortified foods (ie. calcium fortified. Fish eaten with bones (ie. canned salmon, sardines) Tofu calcium is added to make it hard. Some nuts almonds, and a little in sesame seeds. Dark green veggies (kale, bok choy, broccoli. 1% stored in the blood as an electrolyte. Body keeps calcium blood level regulated closel to make sure all this happens. Only about 25% of calcium in foods is absorbed. Less if you have diet low in v. d. Intestines can only absorb 1 cup of milks worth of calcium @ 1 time. Avoid taking zinc, iron or magnesium supplements when eating calcium. Body will take what it needs from your bones. When you have enough body stops absorbing. To much could interfere with other mineral absorption (iron and zinc) Could get calcium deposits on organs but very rare. Blood ca levels don"t change but your bones will weaken.
