Questions tagged [calcium]
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Do vegan diets contain enough calcium?
With lack of dairy products which comes from a cow, is it still possible to have enough calcium in your diet?
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Does a vegan diet expose us to a higher risk of fractures?
Because vegan diets exclude dairy products, many people might be afraid that this can lead to calcium deficiency and subsequently higher risk of fractures. Does this happen? What does scientific literature say about this subject?
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Vegans: Besides supplements, what can substitute for Calcium?
The RDA for Calcium is 900 mg for adults: what are some good calcium sources for vegans?
I already know of:
Tofu
Please exclude:
Any Calcium pills or supplements.
Milk and any dairy products.
Fortified Fruit Juices (because these are too…
user165
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Are calcium supplements harmful compared to calcium in whole foods?
I'm trying to be vegan, but it seems that vegan foods lack sufficient calcium to meet the Recommended Daily Intake of 1000 mg/day. I'm wondering if I should take calcium supplements, but I'm worried that some sources suggest an association between…
user165