Calcium Blockers

Posted by Matt Berry on October 31, 1998 at 17:08:06:

In Reply to: question about calcium posted by Walker on October 30, 1998 at 13:54:28:

Calcium Blockers

I've had the "pain in the calves when walking" problem myself -- also had problems with them cramping up completely while jogging. There are some factors which might work against Calcium absorption:

• Age -- as we get older our ability to activate calcium diminishes, according to one study.
• Alcohol
• Smoking
• Sodium
• High fat foods
• Stress
• Lack of exercise
• caffeine
• Food fiber
• Phytates or phytic acid (found in whole grain foods)
• Certain diseases -- severe Crohn's disease; chronic kidney failure, diabetes, hypoparathyroidism.