| is it safe to take calcium supplements while pregnant? | | i am 5 months pregnant with twins. with twins, i was told to get 6-8 calcium servings per day. every time i drink milk or have any other dairy product, phlegm builds up in my throat and i vomit. i called my doctor about this but i can't get in to see her for another 3 weeks. is it safe for me to take calcium supplements instead while i'm pregnant? | |
| | BONE UP ON CALCIUM | | BONE UP ON CALCIUMGot milk? If not, maybe you should rethink your choice of drink. Drinking milk, a top source of calcium, is a simple way to ensure that your teeth and bones stay strong. Although calcium is found in lots of other foods and supplements, experts agree that dairy products are the best source.Why Should I Care?What do you have to lose if you don't take in enough calcium? Just your teeth and bones. Crooked bones and dental problems are two results of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by the loss of bone density and thinning of bone tissue - something that can be easily prevented by getting enough calcium in your diet.But Isn't Milk Fattening?Nope. In fact, a glass of low-fat milk has only 120 calories, about the same as a medium-sized banana (and way less than a sugary can of soda). Ironically, low-fat and skim milk have even more calcium than whole milk. When the fat is skimmed off, the milk that remains has a higher proportion of calcium. Plus, studies prove that drinking milk can actually help you to LOSE weight, because it helps promote the loss of body fat while maintaining more muscle, which is important when dieting.How Much Do You... | |
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