Gil Carvalho on Calcium

“And we know from previous work by these same investigators that there's a big difference in bone health between vegans who get enough calcium and those who don't.”

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“Non-dairy sources of calcium might indeed provide that benefit and lower risk of colorectal cancer.”

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“There's some evidence that calcium may play an anti-tumor role suppressing cell proliferation, for example.”

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“Number one, get your calcium. If you don't consume dairy, keep in mind the best kept secret of nutrition: low oxalate leafy greens like kale and collard greens not only have more calcium than milk; it's actually more absorbable.”

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“If you choose to not consume dairy, make sure you're getting enough calcium from other sources and try to include some low oxalate sources of calcium as well.”

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“Some types of fish like sardines are also high in calcium, and for people who prefer not to eat fish, sesame seeds and beans are high in calcium too.”

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“Right off the bat, the number one suspect is calcium. Vegans don't consume dairy, of course. So if they don't make sure they get calcium from their food, they could end up with too little.”

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“The calcium from non-dairy sources like from greens often comes together with other compounds like oxalates or phytates that can inhibit the absorption of calcium.”

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