Question 1

how does alcohol affect body's metabolism or calcium level?

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Only in excess: Many studies have shown that a woman who drinks one alcoholic beverage a day or a man who has 2 drinks will live longer than those who drink more or less alcohol. Higher intakes can effect metabolism including calcium especially if there is a poor nutritional intake.

Question 2

could taking exforge every morning for several years eventually impact my metabolism in a way to cause body-wide fasciculations? i understand amlodipine as a component of exforge is a calcium channel blocker. perhaps it is related?

Accepted Answer

Fasciculations: Are you confusing fasciculations with muscle twitches, cramps, spasms,fibrillation? The valsartan molecule in exforge may cause high potassium levels which can cause muscle cramping although not as common as low potassium. Have your physician check you and  order an analysis of your blood electrolytes, BUN ,creatinine, calcium and magnesium levels

Question 3

could a long term infection with h pylori impair the metabolism of calcium, as well as the vitamin k?

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Not known to but...: I admire your persistence in asking this. I think the reason no one answered yet is no one knows, though i know of no evidence of this ; can think of no mechanism via which this might happen. However, see http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3166673/ for an interesting possible association.
H. Pylori infection is a complex subject- see
http://www.Allaboutnutritionalhealing.Com/hpyloristory.

Question 4

why do we need calcium?

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Cells & bone health: Calcium is an important element for bone strength (preventing osteoporosis and hip fractures) and important for basic cell function (as an electrolyte). Consult with your doctor on how much calcium you might need.

Question 5

how to raise your metabolism?

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Exercise: The best way to raise the metabolism is through regular cardiovascular exercise, also known as aerobic exercise.

Question 6

how to increase my metabolism?

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^ metabolism: You can increase metabolism by  remaining physically active, building muscles and by maintaining adequate caloric intake.

Question 7

is 11.2 calcium high for baby?

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Yes: Yes, 11.2 is a high level of calcium for a baby.  http://tinyurl.com/m7jayop  please talk with your pediatrician about this.

Question 8

what is the danger of high calcium?

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Multiple causes: High calcium in blood is a marker of something metabolically wrong. It can be anything from dehydration, to parathyroid disorder or some cancers. Therefore persistent hypercalcemia must be thoroughly investigated to determine the cause.

Question 9

how much calcium shoudl i be taking?

Accepted Answer

1200 mg daily: A good rule of thumb for adults is 1200 mg daily plus what you take in with meals.  Calcium supplements usually come in 600 mg tablets and you take one twice daily.  They may contain vitamin d in the amount of 400 units each as well, though you can get them without the vit. D.  Pending your age, risks, medical conditions etc, you should be safe.  If quesitons, ask your pcp about you in particular.

Question 10

what is the best calcium suppliment?

Accepted Answer

1000-2000 mg Ca: There is no evidence that one pill is better than any other.  Calcium carbonate and calcium citrate are both available on the market.  Dose is 1000-2000 mg elemental calcium each day in divided doses for prevention of osteoporosis.

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