--- Marilyn Harris <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Lately I have been grinding eggshells to a powder
> and using that as a calcium supplement. Apparently
> eggshell calcium is thought to be one of the best
> sources of biavailable calcium you can ingest. 
> 
> I first peel off the skin from the shells, set the
> shells aside, then boil them for at least 5 minutes.
> I try and and collect several shells over a couple
> of weeks before boiling. Then I dry them and
> refrigerate, and grind when I need them. 
> 
> I am just curious as to whether anyone else has
> tried this?

Hmmm... it's an intriguing idea.A couple of questions:
Why do you boil them? Wouldn't the calcium be
dissolved in the water as when you boil bones? What do
you grind them in? And how do you consume the powder?

Andrea

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