Busting the Myths of Foods That Are Rich in Calcium

Igor Klibanov
10 min readAug 15, 2023

Calcium is an essential nutrient that is necessary for many functions in human health along with other benefits.

Maybe you have (or want to prevent) osteoporosis, and you heard that calcium builds strong bones and teeth. Maybe you heard that calcium is good for high blood pressure and can lower it. Or maybe you just want to increase your calcium intake for other reasons.

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Either way, you stumbled across this article because you have some reason to eat more calcium-rich foods.

There are a ton of misconceptions about calcium, so in this article we’ll:

  • Debunk some common myths about calcium
  • Explain what calcium does
  • Give you a breakdown of how much calcium you should be getting based on your age and sex
  • And finally, another breakdown of what are your best sources of calcium But, before we get started, let me introduce myself!

Hi

My name is Igor, and I’m the author of the Amazon bestselling book, Osteoporosis Reversal Secrets. I’m also a certified personal trainer who specializes in helping clients with osteoporosis, so I can say I have a good understanding of calcium.

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Igor Klibanov

Igor Klibanov is the author 7 books on exercise and nutrition, including 2 bestsellers. Read more of his articles at http://www.FitnessSolutionsPlus.ca/blog