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Knowledge The mineral is important for strong teeth and bones, which store more than 99 percent of the calcium in the body. As bones break down, the body pulls calcium from reserves to rebuild and remodel. (An increased intake of dietary calcium also appears to reduce PMS symptoms, but the same effect doesn’t occur with increased intake through supplements.) Dietary sources: Dairy products; leafy greens such as kale and broccoli; canned fish with bones; calcium-enriched citrus juices. Daily dose: The daily Dietary Reference Intakes for adults 19 and older is 1,000 milligrams a day; for women after 50, that goes up to 1,200. The NIH recommends not exceeding 1,200 mg a day, and consuming more than 2,500 mg a day could lead to adverse health effects. Dangers: Calcium can affect how the body absorbs certain antibiotics and bone-building bisphosphonate drugs, such as Boniva. Usually, taking the drugs at different times of the day will prevent the interaction. A Dose of Caution Dietary supplements may share shelf space with drugs at the store, but they’re not the same. Michael Naughton, Pharm.D., director of pharmacy services at Gwinnett Medical Center, explains how important differences between the two affect how they’re labeled, marketed and regulated. It’s wise to inform your healthcare provider about supplements you’re taking, because some may cause adverse reactions or side effects when combined with medications. D •  rugs (pain relievers, cough syrup, antacids, etc.) can claim to treat, cure or prevent disease, and require approval from the Food and Drug Administration before they’re sold to the public. D •  ietary supplements (vitamins, minerals, extracts, herbs) can’t legally claim to treat disease; instead, labels may describe how the ingredients normally affect the body in phrases like “calcium builds strong bones.” The manufacturer is responsible for truth in labeling, and the FDA must show that a supplement is unsafe—not just ineffective—before the agency can restrict its use. Consumers should be wary of what they read on supplement labels, especially if it seems too good to be true, says Naughton, who adds that the Federal Trade Commission, not the FDA, investigates claims about misleading labels. Vim & Vigor · WI NTER 2011 Calcium CAll Make an appointment with one of GMC’s registered dietitians to help create a nutritionally complete meal plan for you. To schedule an appointment, call 678-312-6040. Need a Plan? Ask a Registered Dietitian 17

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil's Feature
New Hip, New Life
Building Better Heart Care
Back in Action
Supplementary Knowledge
Keys to Survival
Clearing the Air
Mark Harmon of NCIS fame makes 60 look good
This One's For the Girls
Life After a Loss
Do Your Diabetes Homework
Healthy Returns
Prime Time Health
The Future of Breast Health
Growing Generosity
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

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