2018 Wellness Expo

Page 16 2018 Wellness Expo LINCOLN DAILY NEWS Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Should I take a calcium/magnesium supplement? Yes, but I recommend only a supplement with a formula that has MCHC or calcium malate in it. Where other calcium products might help the pH effect on bone loss still occurs because of so many other needs for calcium. Research shows that MCHC and or malate literally help calcium get back into the bone. It is the only nutrient that I have researched that can make new bone. Here’s what I do. On each day I look back on how well I behaved. If I stayed balanced (plenty of fruits and vegetables with not a lot from the first acidic amino acid list), I am not worried about supplementing my diet. If I was a “bad boy” the day before I take up to 1,000 mg calcium/mag with MCHC. But I am aware that being an “irresponsible bad boy” at my whim is not good and smart science. It does and will catch up with in the form of osteoporosis. If you find a product that contains MCHC or malate you should be able to ask three important questions regarding quality control. n First, what percentage of type 1 collagen is in the product? Accept no less 10 – 12%. n Second, the organic factors in the product need to be made cryogenically. Many of these products are produced under heat. n Third, what levels of toxicity may be present and what is the quality of the source of calcium. The best source is young animals from New Zealand from grazing areas where the grasses are rich in healthy nutrients free of lead, strontium and mercury type toxicity. A common question I am asked is how much protein is too much? There really is no unsafe amount of plant protein. However, if you are a big eater from the first list mentioned above, then here is a formula to work with: Take your weight and divide it by 2.2. This will give you your weight in grams. Then multiply this number by .8 and that will give you a desirable amount a protein grams you should eat in a day. By the way this is the number that will help you control or lose some weight! Keep your “pool” pH balanced for ideal health….drdan Dr. Daniel P. Freesmeier has been a Doctor of Chiropractor since 1981; practiced in Florida before moving to Illinois. His other education, interests and professional accolades include a B.S.Biology, BS. Environmental Studies from SIUE, lecture series for the Missouri State Chiropractic Ass. for CME hours; post graduate studies in Biology, U. of Jacksonville; taught anatomy and physiology, and nutrition at Lincoln College for 15 years. You will find Dr. Dan in his office at 2200 N. Kickapoo St. Lincoln, IL; call 217-732-2149 for an appointment.