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Do you need to take a Calcium supplement during pregnancy?

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Do you need to take a Calcium supplement during pregnancy?

SHOULD YOU TAKE A CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT DURING PREGNANCY?

I honestly cannot make that call for you. But what I can share is a little bit about Calcium metabolism during pregnancy.

Your body’s absorption of Calcium actually doubles during pregnancy…naturally.

“Unlike many other nutrients, calcium needs do not increase during pregnancy. Also, most women obtain enough calcium from food alone.” Because “...calcium absorption in the intestines doubles during pregnancy.” — Lily Nichols, R.D.

*Of course we need Calcium for strong bones. But bones are actually made of several other minerals, including:

✨Potassium

✨Magnesium

✨Manganese

✨Silica

✨Iron

✨Zinc

✨Selenium

✨Boron

✨Phosphorous

✨Sulfur

✨Chromium

✨+many more trace minerals

❕Supplementing Calcium, just like supplementing anything else by itself, has the potential to create imbalances in the body. For example, too much Calcium can slow down thyroid function and make our cells more resistant to insulin.

*Food is a great way to get Calcium in the right forms and the right ratios. Animal sources will typically be best absorbed. Here are a few sources:

♢Milk

♢Yogurt

♢Skyr

♢Cheese

♢Cottage cheese

♢Bone broth

♢Sardines

Learn more about nutrition and supplements for pregnancy in my pregnancy prep eCourse, Conscious Conception, relaunching spring/summer. Get on the waitlist here so you don't miss any updates!

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Not medical advice.

References:

Bonjour, J. Guéguen, L. Palacios, C. Shearer, M.J. Weaver, C.M. (2009). Minerals and vitamins in bone health: the potential value of dietary enhancement. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19335926/.

Nichols, L. (2018). Real Food for Pregnancy. United States.

Robbins, M. (2013). A Magnesium Primer - Part 4. Retrieved from: https://therootcauseprotocol.com/a-magnesium-primer-part-4/.

Thompson, R. Barnes, K. (2008). The Calcium Lie. InTruth Press.

Weaver, C.M. (2009). Should dairy be recommended as part of a healthy vegetarian diet? Point. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19321565/.

Weaver, C.M. Rothwell, A.P. Wood, K.V. (2006). Measuring calcium absorption and utilization in humans. Retrieved from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16912552/.

Weaver, C.M. Heaney, R.P. Proulx, W.R. Hinders, S.M. Packard, P.T. (1993). Absorbability of Calcium From Common Beans. Retrieved from: https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-2621.1993.tb06192.x.

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