Posted by karaS on September 30, 2004, at 21:13:23
In reply to Re: Magnesium, Calcium, Boron » karaS, posted by JLx on September 30, 2004, at 8:33:50
> > Thanks for the links. I am still confused >
> I think we can go by how we feel to some extent. My sister is just the opposite from me -- calcium calms her down and magnesium buzzes her up.
I still haven't figured out yet how I feel on them. Maybe they're both neutral for me or relatively so anyway.
> >The other thing that is maddening is that all of the articles I've seen are for and about men. They don't deal at all with the special needs of women concerning osteoporosis. GRRRRR!
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> This article by The Analyst (which is a pay site that will analyze your individual circumstances per questionnaire) is a pretty good summary of what's best for osteoporosis, I think. To get The Analyst articles, just type your search subject and diagnose-me into Google.
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> http://www.diagnose-me.com/cond/C169688.htmlThanks. I've never heard of using that.
> I really have some risk factors for osteoporosis, I see. :( Especially from past habits.I fear I do as well.
> I haven't had another in quite a few years now and think I've got it covered now with magnesium, not taking big Ca supplements and drinking more water.
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> > This all raises another question for me now. I'd like to raise my estrogen production. Should I take additional boron? (above what's in my multiple that is)
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> Boron:
> Maintains Bones, Joints, Neurons and May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2003/nov2003_report_boron_02.htm
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> This is interesting: "As we use more and more phosphates on our food crops, the availability of soil boron is decreasing. It is estimated that most people in western societies ingest about 2mg boron daily. This is based on the analysis of school meals in the U.S.A, but analyses earlier in this century put the figure at 8mg. Observations suggest that boron intake at the level of 5-6mg per day is consistent with the prevention of arthritis. A higher dose may be required for treatment." http://www.diagnose-me.com/treat/T109236.htmlOf course the quality of the soil is an issue for a lot of minerals. That's why I take a multi most days. I don't think you can get all of the nutrients you need from eating well anymore.
Have you noticed any signs or had any tests that showed your estrogen levels were raised from taking the extra boron?
> This is what's maddening about all the typical recommendations by the medical establishment and their nutritionists -- how many of these foods are tested with modern farming techniques when they say, don't take a supplement, "eat foods rich in ....."?Exactly
> I take 3mg boron, 1-3 times a day.
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> JL
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>Thanks again, JL. You are a wealth of information! I'm so glad you've come back to posting here!!!
Kara
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