If someone is concerned with calcium supplements and dementia, it is important for us to see the research behind the concern in order to provide information on whether that research is valid. Yesterday, an article was published on aol.com stating that calcium supplements are tied to higher dementia risk in women. However, within the article, they mention that most of the women who were studied has already experienced a stroke, and did not mention the dose of calcium they were taking. Here is a link to the article:

http://www.aol.com/article/2016/08/18/calcium-supplements-tied-to-higher-dementia-risk-for-some-women/21453942/

When it comes to calcium intake, we suggest taking it along with other nutrients to promote its absorption and utilization in the body, such as magnesium vitamin D, and vitamin K. Further, when looking at a study showing effects of nutrients, it is important to evaluate whether the study was conducted well. Another one of the limitations of the aforementioned study was that researchers could not access the effect of calcium supplementation on brain white matter lesions.

We have seen a number of positive studies on calcium, including one showing that calcium supplementation is associated with reduced all-cause mortality. Here is a link to a publication in which we describe this study:

http://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2014/12/In-The-News/Page-01

Here is a link to an article in which we further discuss the importance and dosing of magnesium:

http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2008/may2008_Magnesium-Widespread-Deficiency-With-Deadly-Consequences_01.htm?source=search&key=magnesium

We even gave special attention to magnesium in an article entitled, “Nutritional Strategies to Combat Alzheimer’s,” in which we discuss magnesium’s support for neuronal health. In people with Alzheimer’s disease, magnesium levels have even been found to correlate with the severity of the disease. Here is a link to an article in which we mention this:

http://www.lifeextension.com/Magazine/2013/3/Nutritional-Strategies-to-Combat-Alzheimers/Page-02

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Connie’s comments:

Take calcium and magnesium in the afternoon and iron rich foods in the morning since calcium and iron cancel each other out.

Take Vit D, K, E, and A with fatty whole foods (fish, avocado, walnut) and water soluble vitamins with non-fatty whole foods. Most processes in the body absorb vitamins and minerals from whole foods and supplements with Vit C. Always eat your fruit after a protein meal. And consume water 15-30min after the meal, not to dilute stomach acidity. Chew food well and add probiotics and digestive enzymes (papaya,pineapple). All the above tips can help maintain a good weight and reduce stomach bloating/size.