Microblog: Carnivore Foods High in Calcium

Most of us get sufficient calcium. We are missing the cofactors that allow the body to absorb/use the calcium.

⚠️And don’t go by calcium levels with your blood.

🩸Our blood will always look good until disease is imminent. Our bones will give up calcium to balance minerals like phosphorous.

💇🏻‍♂️Consider DEXA scans and hair mineral test for calcium levels. While none of these are perfect, having multiple data points can help you on your healing journey.

Calcium requires cofactors which include:
💧HYDRATION (WATER AND ELECTROLYTES)
Make sure you hydrate with quality water and trace minerals

🪨MINERALS
Magnesium, potassium and sodium are all important.

🦴Phosphorous levels are also important as if your body is too rich in phosphorous, calcium (usually from our bones) will be used to balance out the level.

🧬HORMONE FUNCTION
Parathyroid function is big here.

☀️VITAMINS
I talked about vitamin D and how its important for our body to use calcium. It’s why I shared Vitamin D levels in the foods listed