Further Good News on Calcium


It's always great to learn that minerals, a natural source, can help our bodies fight cancer. In this case it's calcium that can fight colon cancer.

In a recent study by National Cancer Institute in Maryland, both men and women whose regular diet included calcium, were able to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer or other tumors of the digestive system.

How much was needed? For women 1,881 milligrams a day, cut their cancer risk by 23% over those who had the lowest calcium intake of around 494 milligrams a day.

For men, those with the highest intake of calcium -- 1,530 milligrams daily -- had a 16% smaller risk of developing cancer.

Sources of calcium from The George Mateljan Foundation include:

Excellent sources of calcium include spinach, turnip greens, mustard greens and collard greens.

Very good sources of calcium include blackstrap molasses, Swiss chard, yogurt, kale, mozzarella cheese, cow's milk, and goat's milk. Basil, thyme, dill seed, cinnamon, and peppermint leaves.

Good sources of calcium include romaine lettuce, celery, broccoli, sesame seeds, fennel, cabbage, summer squash, green beans, garlic, tofu, Brussel sprouts, oranges, asparagus and crimini mushrooms. Oregano, rosemary, parsley, kombu and kelp.