Regarding the recent concerns over calcium supplements and heart attacks, Tufts University has published the following in their Health and Nutrition Letter dated Oct 2010: "Calcium -Heart Concerns: What should you do now?".
The following suggestion comes from a leading expert on Osteoporosis at Tufts University: "concentrate first on getting calcium from dietary sources, Dr. Dawson-Hughes advises. 'Then adults age 50 and older should use supplements if they have calcium-poor diets and can't fix their diets to bring the total calcuim-from food plus supplements- to 1,200 milligrams.'"
Many of you remember Helen Long from the informative seminars she produced on calcium not too long ago. Helen is dedicated to the latest and most accurate information available, and she is always willing to pass it along to you. I am planning some nutritional seminars in the near future, however, in the meantime Helen has sent this along for your information.
You have kept us well informed and I always look to see if I am in the right range. Your seminars;/lectures have been wonderful--keep it up.
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