Aortic Stenosis, Joined April 9, 2016
Aortic Stenosis
Joined April 9, 2016
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I take calcium supplements because I have severe osteoporosis. I take the Metagenics br ... Read more
I take calcium supplements because I have severe osteoporosis. I take the Metagenics brand CalApatite Bone Builder Forte. I take 1200 mg daily plus 4000 IU vitamin D daily to help my bones. So far by making sure I get enough calcium my bones haven't deteriorated further (fingers crossed). My cardiologists have not expressed concern that I am taking the calcium.
If you don't want to take a supplement, you can certainly get it through calcium-rich foods: milk and milk products are your best source. 8 oz of orange juice with calcium added has 300 mg of calcium. An ounce of cheddar cheese has 205 mg of calcium and 1 C non-fat plain yogurt has 490 mg of calcium. Cereal usually has a good amount of calcium too -- Read the nutrition label.
Vitamin K 2 - 7
Also concerns about taking calcium supplements on their ... Read more
Vitamin K 2 - 7
Also concerns about taking calcium supplements on their own and why for heart/vascular reasons.
Have just had 6 week post AVR. Chest X-ray shows sternum completely healed. Have been on K2 - 7 for the past 5 weeks but not during my 5 day stop in hospital.