Tuesday, July 7th, 2009
- Since calcium deficiency is a common condition in the elderly, risks of hip and other types of fractures are substantially increased
- Osteoporosis is a condition commonly suffered by post-menopausal women
- Calcium intakes are not only important for teeth and bones, an adequate amount of calcium will provide better nerve functioning and clotting of blood
- As an adult over 50 years of age, 1200 mg of calcium is recommended for adequate protection
- Calcium is prevalently known to play a role in preventing many diseases as well as pregnancy complications
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
- If exposed to others suffering from a cold or sore throat, your immunity system may be compromised and in need of an immune system enhancement. Lozenges with zinc, when properly taken, will help fight the common cold and sore throat
- Lozenges with zinc will prevent or shorten the duration of your illness
- In clinical studies, taking zinc lozenges cut the duration of a cold by half
- For optimal effects, zinc lozenges should be reliably taken every two hours. This regimen should begin within 24 to 48 hours of exposure to an illness, or as soon as symptoms of a cold or sore throat evolve
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