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Debunking Calcium Myths: The Truth Revealed

Debunking Calcium Myths: The Truth Revealed (Click here to join us on YouTube)
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Dr. Stillman and Clark discuss myths and facts about calcium and calcification in the body, including underlying control mechanisms and causes of calcification.

**00:01** - Misconceptions about calcium and its effects on the body.

**02:49** - Calcium dysregulation is caused by inflammation or tissue injury and can be affected by hormones and nutrient ratios.

**05:27** - Sodium intake is not necessarily bad, but potassium and other elements are needed to balance its effect on blood pressure.

**08:03** - Bioavailability is important for supplementing minerals even when tissue levels are high.

**10:30** - Lead can replace calcium in tissue, causing inflammation and leaky gut.

**13:02** - Calcium interacts with other minerals and heavy metals.

**15:34** - Near-infrared sauna can normalize calcium metabolism.

**17:47** - Vitamin D and calcium intake are not the only factors affecting calcification.

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Detailed Summary for Debunking Calcium Myths: The Truth Revealed.

**00:01** - Misconceptions about calcium and its effects on the body.

* Calcification and normal calcium metabolism are two different states in the body.
* The body has various mechanisms to control calcium partitioning, including hormones and signaling molecules.

**02:49** - Calcium dysregulation is caused by inflammation or tissue injury and can be affected by hormones and nutrient ratios.

* Calcification can occur due to high affinity of proteins to bind to calcium.
* Proper proportionality of nutrients is important for calcium utilization and avoiding diseases of calcification.

**05:27** - Sodium intake is not necessarily bad, but potassium and other elements are needed to balance its effect on blood pressure.

* Sodium intake is not necessarily bad, but potassium and other elements are needed to balance its effect on blood pressure.
* High blood pressure is often caused by chronic dehydration and lack of water intake.
* Hair analysis can be used to assess calcium metabolism and detect calcification or calcium shell.

**08:03** - Bioavailability is important for supplementing minerals even when tissue levels are high.

* High tissue calcium or calcification process indicates active calcification.
* Supplementing with calcium is necessary as it is not bioavailable in such cases.
* Bioavailability concept applies to other minerals like copper and manganese.
* Calcium being put into places it should not be indicates its deficiency in bones and teeth.
* Cooked vegetables and raw dairy are good sources of calcium.

**10:30** - Lead can replace calcium in tissue, causing inflammation and leaky gut.

* Calcium maintains structural integrity of small intestinal villi cells.
* Lead disrupts tight junctional gaps in the brain, causing brain swelling and edema.

**13:02** - Calcium interacts with other minerals and heavy metals0

* Calcium and magnesium are antagonistic
* Copper can be used to affect low calcium status.

**15:34** - Near-infrared sauna can normalize calcium metabolism.

* Near-infrared light creates exclusion zone which can push things out and create cellular energy.
* Vitamin D is important for calcium absorption and muscle growth.

**17:47** - Vitamin D and calcium intake are not the only factors affecting calcification.

* Zinc and other minerals also play a role in gut health.
* Low vitamin D states may increase the likelihood of calcification.

 

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