Posts Tagged ‘osteoporosis’

Importance of Copper

June 16th, 2010

COPPER is important in the daily diet. The importance of Copper cannot be underestimated, as copper has many functions. Some of the functions of copper are discussed below, to give some idea about the effect of copper on the body and the brain. Copper is essential for the absorption of iron in the body. Copper also  helps to form strong red blood cells which prevent you from becoming anaemic. Healthy blood cells prevent fatigue. Copper helps in the formation of bone and muscle tissue. It helps build strong cartilage which aids the smooth functioning of the joints. Copper helps to prevent osteoarthritis. It helps to prevent osteoporosis, because it ...

Calcium and Colon Cancer

April 21st, 2010

Calcium Helps Prevent Cancer: The relationship between Calcium and Colon Cancer has been proven. People who have an abundant intake of calcium-rich foods in their diets tend to have less colon cancer than those whose intake is less than 800 milligrams per day. The RDA, or recommended daily allowance of calcium is 800 mg daily, but this amount seems conservative in the light of studies which show that a higher intake of calcium than this does protect against many diseases. It is recommended that you try to have more than 1000 mg daily, half of which should come from your high fiber greens, ...
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