Originally published February 21 2006
Mineral water now recommended to those concerned about their calcium levels
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
Dr. Joseph Lane, Chief of Osteoporosis Prevention at Cornell's Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, turns his attention to mineralized waters, which many physicians recommend to patients because of the water's calcium content.
To prevent osteoporosis and maintain proper bone health, US FDA requirements state that an adult needs to take in at least 1,000mg of calcium each day, yet research shows that 75% of Americans do not get enough calcium.
Leaders in the medical community have recently indicated that mineral water may be a fitting alternative for many Americans, due to its naturally occurring calcium.
"Many people reject dairy products as a calcium solution, so there is a definite need for supplements," says Dr. Joseph Lane, Chief of Osteoporosis Prevention at Cornell's Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.
In some cases, my patients can get up to half of their daily calcium in a bottle of water, so I give them the option to take calcium pills or take the water as an alternative to some of the calcium pills."
The new book "How the Rich Get Thin" (St. Martin's Press, December 2005) by leading nutritionist Jana Klauer, M.D. also points to mineral water as a source of calcium.
In her book, Dr. Klauer states, "Hydration is important to anyone trying to lose weight and it can also give an extra calcium boost, if you choose mineral water.
Perrier has approximately 60mg of calcium per liter and San Pellegrino has approximately 120mg of calcium per liter while Sanfaustino has approximately 400mg of calcium per liter."
The mortality rate of patients with an osteoporotic hip fracture is at least twice the mortality rate of breast cancer (according to the American Cancer Society and the National Osteoporosis Foundation).
The US Surgeon General warns that 50% of American over 50 will have osteoporosis by 2020 unless the population acts now (according to the U.S. Surgeon General).
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