Rhonda Patrick

    Rhonda Patrick on Calcium

    With meals, split into 2 doses

    4 episodes · 4 references · 2015–2025

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    - Patrick cites calcium plus vitamin D as associated with a 44% lower risk of dementia. - She notes calcium binds oxalate in the gut, making it insoluble and unabsorbable, and that 20–50% of adults with alcohol use disorder are calcium-deficient. - Patrick recommends green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale) as practical sources of calcium alongside magnesium, vitamin K, and vitamin C. No dosage, form, or personal use details are provided.

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    BenefitCalcium17:37

    “Both magnesium and calcium ions cause oxalate to become insoluble which is not able to be absorbed by the human intestines.”

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    “Specifically using calcium vitamin D was associated with a 44% lower risk of dementia.”

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    “A variety of nutrient deficiencies have been reported in adults with alcohol use disorder, including 20 to 50% greater prevalence of calcium deficiency.”

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    How to Take It (1)
    Best practiceCalcium17:07

    “Practical solution for this: Eat your greens. Magnesium is high in spinach and kale and other green leafy vegetables, as are vitamin K, calcium, and vitamin C.”

    Rhonda Patrick at Orthomolecular Medicine Congress in Bussum, Netherlands (Keynote Oct. 3rd, 2015)

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