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CALCIUM Possible MS Help Specific Issues Regarding the Antioxidant Vitamins Important in the formation of teeth and bone and in the regulation of many body processes, calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Good food sources for calcium include dairy products, eggs, and green leafy vegetables. An old hypothesis about the cause of MS connected it to calcium intake. Based on the studies of populations, the incidence of MS appeared linked to high intake of milk during childhood, followed by a large or sudden reduction in milk drinking during adolescence. Very little evidence supports this hypothesis. On the other hand, calcium is a critically important supplement for those who are at risk for very thin bones, or osteoporosis. As indicated in the section on vitamin D, people with MS may have risk factors for osteoporosis. People between the ages of 19 and 50 should consume 1,000 mg of calcium in the diet. Daily doses greater than 2,500 milligrams should be avoided. Source(s) Draconian Special Thanks Family and Friends Back - Home - Next |