Tag Archives: Calcium

Western Diets: Poor Mineral Balance

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he macrominerals calcium, sodium, magnesium and potassium are required for a number of important physiological functions in humans. In particular the minerals form a complex interactive system that provides the mechanisms by which nerve impulses are fired and regulated. Correct … Continue reading →

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More on Calcium Absorption

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Calcium is an important macromineral required for a number of physiological processes such as bone formation, pH regulation, muscle contraction and nerve condition. Increasingly calcium is also being seen to play a role in blood pressure regulation and in weight … Continue reading →

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Calcium: Increases Fat Excretion

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Robert Barrington

pidemiological evidence suggests that calcium intake is inversely associated with weight gain. A number of mechanisms have been proposed for this observation, although the complete picture is still unclear. Some evidence suggests that a low calcium intake may cause the … Continue reading →

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Calcium and Blood Pressure: Responders and Non-Responders

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Robert Barrington

he mainstream medical establishment is still fixated on the effects of dietary salt (sodium chloride) on blood pressure. However, evidence going back over three decades clearly shows that in normal healthy individuals salt does not cause an increase in blood … Continue reading →

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Calcium Absorption

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Robert Barrington

 number of minerals are essential to human health and therefore must be provided by the diet. Minerals play an important role in human physiology and can be enzyme co-factors, used in structural components such as bone, or play a role … Continue reading →

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Nutrient Absorption From Plants

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Plants are generally a good source of nutrients, particularly minerals, although this is dependent on growing conditions and soil quality. Consuming healthy plants that have been grown in fertile mineral rich soil should provide adequate minerals for the human diet. … Continue reading →

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Dairy Increase Fat Excretion

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Epidemiological evidence shows an inverse association between dairy intake and body weight. While a number of substances may explain the possible weight loss effects of dairy, research attention has focussed mainly on the calcium content. Calcium too shows an inverse … Continue reading →

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Hydroxylation Improves Vitamin D Effectiveness

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Research has recently expanded the biochemistry of vitamin D beyond its traditional role in bone metabolism to include diverse functions on cellular regulation. Dietary vitamin D becomes important during winter months at higher latitudes when sunlight is not intense enough … Continue reading →

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Magnesium: Are you getting Enough?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Robert Barrington

agnesium and calcium form divalent cations, which means they become metal ions with a plus two positive charge. This similarity means that they tend to antagonise one another in cellular function. Calcium is particularly important for the function of muscle … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D and Calcium: Type 2 Diabetes

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Robert Barrington

esearch implicates vitamin D and calcium insufficiency in the development of metabolic syndrome and subsequent deterioration of the condition to type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is characterised by insulin resistance, abdominal obesity, hyperglycaemia, inflammation and β-cell dysfunction, which suggests that … Continue reading →

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