Even more interesting was the sugar article in the same site. I am
flabbergasted at it and am wondering if science in Australia is studied on
another planet from our own. Oliva
-----Original Message-----
From: Ben Balzer <[log in to unmask]>
>Excess sodium intake leads to increased calcium excretion in urine! See " A
>Salty Tale" http://www.monash.edu.au/ANF/newsletter/Feb-98/index.htm No
>wonder osteoporosis is so common and recommended calcium intakes are so
>ludicrously high. I know that some folks estimate the original paleodiet
has
>humungous amounts of calcium, but I wonder if they've cooked the figure a
>bit to meet the "recommended level"
>Ben Balzer