TUMS
Nutrients
Meat, Fish & Poultry
turnip greens, kale, kelp or seaweed) black beans, chick peas, lima beans)
Reference: National Academy of Science, Food & Nutrition Department recommendations; National Institutes of Health recommendations.
What Happens When the Body Does Not Get Enough Calcium?
The body may steal calcium from bones to use
in other places
Bone Density
40
60
80
Age (years)
Adapted froms Riggs BL, Melton LJ. N Engl J Med. 314:1676-1686, 1986.
Normal Bone
Osteoporotic Bone
25 30
40 50 60 Age (years)
(n=55 7)
Adapted from Nordin BEC, Need AG. In: Osteoporosis 1987. (Christiansen C. Riis BJ. eds.). Osteopress. ApS. Copenhagen, 1987, pp. 1204-1210.
Premenstrual Balance
Start of cycle Egg ripens & grows Ovulation occurs Uterine lining thickens Egg is released
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Premenstrual Changes
Occur in the latter half of the menstrual cycle
Begin 5-11 days before the period End with or during the period
Changes may include: Abdominal bloating, breast
Mild 50%
SUMMARY
helps keep entire body working properly, and helps in regulation of many body processes: hormones, etc.
Calcium Supplements
Calcium carbonate (TUMS, Caltrate, Os-Cal)
individuals when taken in doses <2,500 mg/day of elemental calcium (6,250 mg of calcium carbonate) To avoid, start with a low dose and build to recommended dose Take calcium supplements in divided doses during day with meals Consume plenty of water