The OJ verdict - goodnews - orange juice - Brief Article

Better Nutrition, June, 2003

You almost never drink milk, so you wonder if buying calcium-fortified orange juice will do you any good.

Bad news: Purchasing calcium-fortified orange juice definitely won't improve your health. But if you're drinking the orange juice after you buy it, then, hey, you're doing all right. Dietitians and orange-juice companies agree that you get the same amount of calcium from a cup of calcium-fortified orange juice as from a cup of milk. And that's good for your bones, your cholesterol and your blood pressure. But keep in mind that there are other nutrients in dairy products that aren't found in orange juice, such as protein and vitamin D. So opt for low-fat cheese or yogurt in addition to calcium-fortified orange juice.

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As for the amount of calcium you need, Shari Lieberman and Nancy Bruning in The Real Vitamin & Mineral Book recommend 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams (mg) as the optimum daily intake. They also provide suggestions for particular conditions, including osteoporosis (1,200 to 2,000 mg) and high blood pressure (1,000 to 1,500 mg). Further, the authors say calcium should be taken with magnesium in at least a 2:1 ratio, along with vitamin D to help absorption.

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The OJ verdict - goodnews - orange juice - Brief Article

Better Nutrition, June, 2003

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