"The key to
calcium
absorption is
to make sure it is
in the correct
environment —
an acidic
environment." -Thomas G. Kotronis
CALCIUM ABSORPTION
As we consume calcium, the acid in
the stomach begins to break it down.
When broken down, the calcium is
transformed into its ionic form, or
positive charged state. It is this ionic
state that calcium passes through the
intestinal tract, into the bloodstream,
and into the bones. This is the rate
of absorption that determines how
much of the calcium we consumed
can actually be used by the body. The higher the absorption, the more
calcium ions travel in the body.