calcium

Question
hi, i recently learned that most calcium supplements are ontaminated with lead, which source of calcium supplement doesn't contain lead?  i am pregnant and need to take extra calcium and want to make the best choice.  thanks for your assistance in advance, gia

Answer
I would look to get most of your calcium from real whole food sources. The problem with most supplements is they are not very digestible.

Your best choice being dairy foods:
   * Yogurt, plain
   * Yogurt, fruit
   * Milk, low fat or nonfat
   * Milk, whole
   * Cheese, including American, ricotta, cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese
   * Milk shakes
   * Eggnog

Non Dariy sources:

   * Salmon
   * Tofu
   * Rhubarb
   * Sardines
   * Collard greens
   * Spinach
   * Turnip greens
   * Okra
   * White beans
   * Baked beans
   * Broccoli
   * Peas
   * Brussel sprouts
   * Sesame seeds
   * Bok choy
   * Almonds

just remember many of those are not as good or uptake-able as the calcium naturally found in milk
but they will do the job if you get plenty.

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