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Fish bone calcium
7 Truths
1. Fish bone calcium, is it just different from calcium?
2. Fish bone calcium, is it better than other calcium raw materials?
3. Fish bone calcium, should it be chosen as 'arsen'?
4. Is fish bone calcium the only help with diet?
5. When choosing a calcium supplement, do you just need to make sure that it contains fish bone calcium?
6. Can eating a lot of calcium cause gastrointestinal upset or kidney problems?
7. To prevent the side effects of calcium intake, you only need to pay attention to the amount of calcium intake?
1. Fish bone calcium, is it just different from calcium?
YES.
Fish bone calcium is a calcium compound that refers to a calcium raw material extracted from fish bones.
Fish bone calcium is a calcium compound that refers to a calcium raw material extracted from fish bones.
The calcium source in the calcium supplements we consume is not precisely 'calcium (Ca)' itself, but 'calcium compounds'. There are various forms of inorganic salt calcium such as calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate to organic salt calcium such as calcium citrate and calcium gluconate.
2. Fish bone calcium, better than other calcium ingredients?
YES & NO.
Fish bone calcium has the advantage of high bioavailability. However, it is difficult to say that it is "absolutely" better than other calcium sources based on its advantages alone.
The most characteristic feature of fish bone calcium is that it has a ratio of 2:1 calcium to phosphorus. Considering that about 80% of human bones are in the form of calcium phosphate combined with calcium and phosphorus, fish bone calcium is very similar in composition to the bones of our body and has the advantage of high utilization in the body. [source]
However, various calcium raw materials have different characteristics. For example, calcium carbonate has a high calcium content, but it is absorbed only when stomach acid is secreted, and calcium citrate has a lower calcium content than calcium carbonate, but it does not have a stomach acid effect, so it is not unreasonable for people with reduced gastrointestinal ability to eat it or consume it on an empty stomach. Therefore, it is desirable to understand the pros and cons of raw materials and find the right one for my body.
3. Fish bone calcium, should it be chosen as 'arsen'?
No.
The meaning of the word arsenic is just one of the methods of purification of calcium raw materials. It's also worth noting that the criteria for arsenic calcium are ambiguous.
In the case of fish bone calcium, it is calcium derived from fish bones, so the raw material is fish or fish bones. If you are worried about residual contamination of raw materials, it is better to choose calcined raw materials, and if you want to consume calcium and phosphorus as well as other minerals, it is better to choose arsenized raw materials. However, it is worth noting that there are no clear guidelines such as standard temperature to distinguish between plasticity and arsenculation, and the distinction between the two is ambiguous.
*What is plasticity/arsenculicity?
Calcination and arsenciency are raw material refining methods mainly used in coral calcium, fish bone calcium, etc., and sterilization processing at relatively high temperatures is considered firing, and processing at relatively low temperatures is considered arsenic. The feature of firing is that the particles are extrafine during the extraction process, which has the advantage of high absorption rate and complete removal of impurities. Arsenability has the advantage of not being removed from various minerals because it is processed at relatively low temperatures.
4. Is fish bone calcium alone helpful for dieting?
No.
The fact that calcium supplementation can affect the reduction of body fat and visceral fat is not limited to fish bone calcium, but also to the calcium component itself. [source]
It is correct to understand that the diet-related benefits/effects of calcium discussed in TV shows are the result of calcium itself affecting the body's fat metabolism, not fish bone calcium.
Fish bone calcium is, after all, a form of calcium, so we share all of its commonly proven benefits, such as preventing osteoporosis. However, as mentioned earlier, fish bone calcium has the characteristic of being more bioavailable than other calciums.
5. When choosing a calcium supplement, you just need to make sure that it contains calcium in the fish.
No.
It is recommended to take it with ingredients such as vitamin D and polygammaglutamic acid, which aid in the absorption of calcium.
Due to the characteristics of calcium, the absorption rate in the body drops to 20~40% after the growth period. Therefore, it may be helpful to combine it with ingredients that aid in the absorption of calcium.
Vitamin D is a vitamin that helps with both the absorption and utilization of calcium, and vitamin D deficiency can lead to rickets, a condition in which calcium does not adhere well to the bones, causing bones to weaken. It can be synthesized through sunlight, but it is a vitamin that is especially easy to lack in modern Koreans who live indoors.
Polygammaglutamic acid may be a little unfamiliar, but it has been recognized by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for its ability to help promote calcium absorption in the body. This ingredient is found in the sticky threads of cheonggukjang and natto, and has been proven to help calcium absorption through numerous animal and human trials. Therefore, taking calcium together with these ingredients is very beneficial to increase the absorption rate of calcium. [source] [source]
6. Can eating a lot of calcium cause stomach upset or kidney problems?
YES. That is right.
However, this is a side effect of consuming too much calcium than necessary. When consuming normal amounts of calcium, the most important side effect to watch out for is calcification
Calcification caused by calcium intake doesn't seem to be a major topic on TV shows, so I'll talk about it in detail. In fact, the utilization of all nutrients is more important than absorption. What is more important is how much calcium is used by the body, that is, how much calcium consumed contributes to bone formation.
If calcium is not used properly, it does not actually contribute to bone health, such as improving bone density. In addition, excess calcium that does not form bones can travel through the blood vessels and accumulate in tissues or organs, including blood vessel walls, resulting in calcifications that become hard like stones. Calcifications can be a precursor to diseases such as arteriosclerosis or cerebral infarction.
7. In order to prevent the side effects of calcium intake, you only need to pay attention to the amount of calcium consumed?
No.
To prevent the side effects of calcification, which can occur regardless of calcium intake, it's also a good idea to consider ingredients such as magnesium and vitamin K2.
In fact, calcium deficiency also causes calcium deposition in the body, so it is more important to take ingredients that inhibit calcium deposition than to control calcium intake.
Therefore, it is important to combine it with ingredients such as magnesium and vitamin K2, which inhibit calcium deposition in the body and help calcium to be properly utilized for bone formation. These ingredients prevent calcification due to calcium deposition and ensure that calcium adheres and binds to the bones properly. However, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, vitamin K2 may be listed as 'Bacillus natto concentrated powder' in the name of the raw materials of the product, so it is better to keep this in mind.
Fact-checking results
1. Fish bone calcium, is it just different from calcium? YES
2. Fish bone calcium, is it better than other calcium raw materials? YES & NO
3. Fish bone calcium, should it be chosen as 'arsen'? NO
4. Is fish bone calcium the only help with diet? NO
5. When choosing a calcium supplement, do you just need to make sure that it contains fish bone calcium? NO
6. Can eating a lot of calcium cause gastrointestinal upset or kidney problems? YES
7. To prevent the side effects of calcium intake, you only need to pay attention to the amount of calcium intake? NO
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