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Paul Zimmer <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 21 Dec 1995 11:42:45 -0600
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The production of human milk places a considerable demand on the mother's
calcium reserves.  These reserves are derived from calcium absorbed from
dietary sources and calcium stored in the bones.  A mother absorbs calcium
more efficiently from the diet during breastfeeding so that she will absorb
a
greater percentage of the dietary calcium available.  If there is not enough

calcium available in the diet, the extra calcium needed will be drawn from
the bones leading to a significant loss of bone density in places like the
hips and spine.  What is remarkable about lactation is that mothers appear
to rebuild strong bone tissue after six months or so of bone loss (assuming
again inadequate calcium intake), perhaps even building more bone than was
lost (although this last statement is controversial).  So, lactating women
can still lose bone mass, but, in the long run, lactation is beneficial for
bone structure.

I hope this short synopsis helps clear up some of the misunderstanding.  If
Judy Hopkinson is still connected to the list, maybe she could elaborate as
she has done quite a bit of reading in this area.

Paul Zimmer, Ph.D.
Developmental and Clinical Immunology
University of Alabama at
Birmingham


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