Re: Count on Calcium - RealAge Tip of the Day

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Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 9:30 PM

Subject: Count on Calcium - RealAge Tip of the Day

> RealAge Tip of the Day

> Friday, April 5

> Count on Calcium

>

> A high-fiber diet isn't the only way to keep

your colon healthy. Research suggests that getting your calcium may help,

too.

> You're probably aware that adequate calcium

intake is important in warding off brittle bone disease. However, a recent

study revealed that calcium may protect your colon, too. In the study, just

700 milligrams

> of calcium per day was enough to

significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer in study participants.

>

> RealAge Benefit: Consuming 1,000 to 1,200

milligrams of calcium per day can make your RealAge as much as 1.1 years

younger.