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sparrow
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Its made a lot of noise recently pertaining to weight loss. How much does adequate calcium really play in weight loss? Give me the science.
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sparrow
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hello? anyone? I know somebody can explain this to me. Common peeps
The problem with what you're asking, sparrow, is that there really doesn't seem to be any. Nothing conclusive, anyway. It seems even less comprehensible at present than the effects of thyroid hormones in this regard (which current science has shown to be wildly inconsistent).
Follow and scroll/search to "Calcium and weight management."
I know you were hoping for something more than pointing you to what you could have Googled, but that's all I've got.
Follow and scroll/search to "Calcium and weight management."
I know you were hoping for something more than pointing you to what you could have Googled, but that's all I've got.
I heard the same thing and based on such a hunch I ran out and bought some Calcium Citrate w/magnesium & vitamin D.
I did not notice any change in my program....but I already take other supplements and eat a diverse selection of whole foods...so perhaps (and I'd like to think) I already had my calcium needs satisfied.
In the end, I'd have to file the whole calcium thing as "don't believe the hype".
The one area I'm finding some interesting results is in really pushing myself to drink more water. I've read that a properly hydrated body can burn as much as 20% more fat during exercise then a poorly hydrated body. The body can better oxidize and metabolize fat when properly hydrated....might wanna look in that direction, but calcium....nah.
I did not notice any change in my program....but I already take other supplements and eat a diverse selection of whole foods...so perhaps (and I'd like to think) I already had my calcium needs satisfied.
In the end, I'd have to file the whole calcium thing as "don't believe the hype".
The one area I'm finding some interesting results is in really pushing myself to drink more water. I've read that a properly hydrated body can burn as much as 20% more fat during exercise then a poorly hydrated body. The body can better oxidize and metabolize fat when properly hydrated....might wanna look in that direction, but calcium....nah.
The only study I've seen, and this was probably 6 years ago...was one that compared people on a weight loss diet & exercise plan. half the people had "enough" calcium and the other half were given a deficiency on purpose.
those with enough calcium lost a little more weight, something like 5%, but it was only a 6 week study, so its hard to really say. plus, you SHOULD already be eating right and getting enough calcium through leafy green veggies, dairy, and that daily multivitamin for insurance.
Its a good example of how statistics can be used to prove any point by simply bending the interpretation.
those with enough calcium lost a little more weight, something like 5%, but it was only a 6 week study, so its hard to really say. plus, you SHOULD already be eating right and getting enough calcium through leafy green veggies, dairy, and that daily multivitamin for insurance.
Its a good example of how statistics can be used to prove any point by simply bending the interpretation.
They were talking about this on Oprah (yeah I watch it sometimes).
They had a guy eat 2 diets (at different periods of time of course) equal in calories and macronutrient ratios except one had a ton of dairy and high calcium vegetables while the other was a normal diet.
They checked his stool samples, and during the high calcuim diet, he passed more fat into his stool.
But I don't know how conclusive one study (on Oprah) can actually be...
They had a guy eat 2 diets (at different periods of time of course) equal in calories and macronutrient ratios except one had a ton of dairy and high calcium vegetables while the other was a normal diet.
They checked his stool samples, and during the high calcuim diet, he passed more fat into his stool.
But I don't know how conclusive one study (on Oprah) can actually be...