Calcium Requirements and Dietary Sources What Is Calcium and What Does It Do? Calcium is classified as a mineral that helps your body form strong bones and teeth but also plays a role in muscle function, nerve transmission, regulating normal heart rhythms, and hormone secretion. About 99% of the body’s
Are Bariatric Vitamins Best for WLS Patients? Bariatric vitamins and vitamin supplementation often causes a lot of confusion after surgery. There is an entire industry of vitamin manufacturers that focus exclusively on postoperative weight loss surgery patients. While this industry meets a very important need, it also contains players who
A while back, adventure called my friend Kevin out to the tropical beaches of Phuket, Thailand. He had decided he wanted to train as a Muay Thai fighter, so he immersed himself in a world-class training camp nestled amongst the coconut palms and banana trees. On his first day at
How Important is Calcium for WLS Patients? Calcium is a mineral needed for healthy bones, nails, and muscle tissue and assists in blood clotting as well as heart and nerve functions. Calcium (Ca) Levels- Absorption of Ca supplements is most efficient at several individual daily doses of 500 mg or
Kale Crazy: 10 Reasons To Love Kale by Tammy J. Colter, Editor-In-Chief Kale has not always been a popular vegetable at the dinner table. At least not at my home. Growing up, I don't think I ever even heard of it or tasted it. It's just as well, I probably
Test Your Arthritis IQ! Take the quiz! True or False: Arthritis can be cured by taking medications. True or False: Osteoarthritis is more common in women than in men. True or False: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease. True or False: Some people have no symptoms of osteoarthritis. True
