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Men’s Nutrition and Calcium

| August 7, 2014 Comment

Men’s Nutrition and Calcium – Men require a different amount of calcium than women. Watch this video to learn what role calcium plays in men’s nutrition.

Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families”

Transcript

Men need to reintroduce themselves to calcium, and stop thinking of osteoporosis as a “woman’s disease”. Research shows that approximately 20 percent of osteoporosis-related fractures occur in men. But be careful not to take in too much calcium.

Studies have linked high levels of calcium in men to increased risk of prostate cancer. The recommend amount is 800 mg of calcium per day, which you can easily get from 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy such as milk, yogurt, and cheese or from nondairy sources including: kale, broccoli, salmon, spinach or whole-wheat bread.

For men trying to build muscle, there’s even more motivation to pour yourself a glass of milk. Research shows that the combination whey and casein, 2 high-quality proteins in milk, helps your body build muscle. In fact, a 2006 study in the International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found that low-fat chocolate milk is as good as or better than Gatorade for replacing glucose in tired muscles after a workout, helping you recover faster.

To learn more about nutrition and how choosing the right foods can improve your life, check out more videos on this site.

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