So, what should you do? Here’s what Angela Ginn, a registered dietician nutritionist and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Baltimore, Maryland, had to say regarding these new findings:
“Food can function as medicine. Choose food first. Calcium is mostly found in milk, yogurt and cheese. In addition, it can be found in some dark leafy green vegetables, fish with edible bones and fortified beverages. Think of calcium is beneficial beyond bones. It also helps with muscle contraction, nerve function, regulate your heart beat, and assist with clotting of your blood. One study should not impact the greater benefit of calcium. Drink up and eat real food for the bounty of benefits.”
Also, to strengthen your bones, try yoga, dance classes, stair climbing, running around your neighborhood or the treadmill, and weight lifting, cut back on alcohol consumption, and quit smoking.