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llWttiay, Septet THE DAltV HfeftALt), Seniors PgMJ CALCIUM Continued from 14 1 determine the calcium content in a supplement, the Mayo Clinic suggests the following formulas: Calcium carbonate: multiply by 0.4. Example: 500 milligrams of calcium carbonate multiplied by 0.4 equals 200 milligrams To consumption. Fragile bones in women can lead to hip fractures: Postmenopausal Asian and American Indian women are at highest risk for developing osteoporosis, followed by Hispanic, Caucasian and black women, according to the National Osteoporosis Risk Assessment project, a study of 43,000 postmenopausal l I of calcium. Calcium citrate: multiply by 0.21. Calcium lactate: multiply by 0.13. , Calcium gluconate: multiply by 0.09. Take small doses, the Mayo Clinic report recommends. And take them with meals. Drink water to minimize constipation. Don't take more than the recommended amounts. Excessive calcium double or triple the recommended dose might increase your risk of developing kidney stones. women. study funded by Smith-KlinBeecham maker of Turns, showed that older women might benefit from cal-- : ium supplements. The study, published earlier this year in the medical journal Clinical Therapeutics, showed that if patients ages 50 and older consumed about .200 milligrams of calcium supplements per day for 34 months, they might have avoided 134,764 hip fractures and related medical costs of $2.6 billion in 1995. A e e who took the supplements also had lower levels of chemical indicators for bone resorption in their blood," a Mayo Clinic report stated. "Bone resorption is the opposite of bone formation and can lead to bone loss." 1 A Mayo Clinic four-yea- r study of 177 women ages 61-7with no history of osteoporosis showed that women who took 1,600 milligrams of calcium a day had slightly 1 perhigher bone density cent more than women who took the placebo. "The women 0 A CALCIUM-RIC- and regular diet H weight-bearin- g exercise help build strong bones, according to the ADA. People also need vitamins D and K, which help the body absorb calcium. So which calcium supplement is better, tablets or chews? From a taste standpoint, calcium chews Viactiv and CalBurst are less chalky and much easier on the palate than Turns tablets (which are also an antacid). CalBurst comes in chocolate and cherry flavors; Viactiv, in milk chocolate and mochacci-no- . Each chew contains 500 milligrams of calcium and costs from 13 cents to 16 cents each. One caveat: The chews tend to stick to the teeth. Calcium supplements are available in a range of formulations. Supplements are not made so it's important to alike read the label carefully, paying special attention the serving size and the amount of calcium, according to a Mayo Clinic report. Seme brands list the amount of calcium; others give only total weight of the supplement. s BRIAN FITZGERALD The Daily Herald 21 again: Terry Lott eyes his cards during a blackjack game at the Casino in Wendover, Nev. Despite being extremely farsight-ed- , Stateline Lott began his play at the $25 tables and worked his way down to the two dollar variety, winning several hundred dollars by days' end. WENDOVER ready to head home. At 5 p.m., he helped round up some stragglers, double-checkehis list of passengers, pointed east and paced the bus' aisle all the way home. There was still food to serve and Bingo to be played. Another day spent in Wendover, and for the seniors of Orem's Senior Friendship Center, it's a day they spend gambling and talking. A day when they weren't getting older, just richer. d Continued from 13 win money; I just go to contribute," he said. This trip was different, however. Young rode away from Nevada with a few hundred extra dollars. That's not unusual for many of the seniors, Juanita said. After six hours staring at the bright lights of his nickel slots, Maynard Hoppers was Pride Lift Chair Billing our Specialty To be ?iven asuag at The Home & Family Expo Affordable Assisted Living Feel with a Home-li- ke Spanish For, Fairgrounds, Sept. 2t & 25 Private rooms with 12 bath loving care Van rides and entertainment e beautician Three delicious meals daily, plus snacks 24-h- our On-sit- through dressing Attendant I s call buttons in each room Laundry and housekeeping provided Independent apartments Call or stop by today! J Assisted Living Assistance with bathing and j Jt f Golden Living Orem 225-655- 9 We also have lifts and ramps with complete service and repair. V- PETERSEN'S MEDICAL SUPPLY 0 1275 North University Ave., Provo, UT 84604 Cali for a free 960 South Geneva Road - In-Ho- me Evaluation q r - |
