You need to take 1g of calcium and 600 mg of vitamin D daily with food.

According to doctor and TV presenter Alexander Myasnikov on the program "О самом главном" (About the most important) on the channel "Russia-1," uncontrolled intake of calcium is dangerous to health, because an overdose of this popular vitamin can lead to seizures and other side effects.

According to the specialist, in osteoporosis, a disease caused by the loss of calcium in bone tissues, doctors recommend a special diet for patients and the use of a sufficient amount of calcium and vitamin D.

Miasnikov said that men and women need to take 1g of calcium and 600mg of vitamin D with food every day. Sometimes doctors recommend increasing the amount of calcium, but exceeding the dosage is dangerous. The TV presenter warned Russians not to take more than 2g of calcium, as weakness, fatigue and cramps can occur.

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Author: Наталья Чудесатова

Scientists led by David Igman, MD, from Sweden, have concluded that coffee brewed with a paper filter is the healthiest for the heart and blood vessels. This brewing method reduces substances that contribute to cholesterol levels.

During the study it was found that the content of diterpenes (cafestol and kahweol) in coffee depends on the method of its preparation. It turned out that in coffee prepared in office coffee machines, the level of these substances is significantly higher than in home coffee, except for coffee brewed in a turbo.

"Most modern coffee makers produce fairly high levels of these compounds. While this is not as bad as coffee brewed over an open fire, it is something between boiled and filtered coffee," Igman reported, writes the publication Mojca78.

The study found that replacing three servings of coffee that was brewed in a coffee machine with coffee made in a drip coffee maker with a paper filter can reduce the possible development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease by 36% over 40 years. In this regard, it is best to consume coffee that is made with a paper filter to protect against cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack.

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Author: Наталья Чудесатова