{"id":411,"date":"2015-02-27T21:46:04","date_gmt":"2015-02-28T02:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/?p=411"},"modified":"2015-02-27T21:46:04","modified_gmt":"2015-02-28T02:46:04","slug":"what-can-people-with-lactose-intolerance-eat-or-drink-for-healthy-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\/blog\/what-can-people-with-lactose-intolerance-eat-or-drink-for-healthy-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"What can people with lactose intolerance eat or drink for healthy teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calcium is vital for strong bones and teeth. In fact, 99% of your body\u2019s calcium is stored in your bones and teeth to support their function and structure. When calcium intake is low, bones and teeth weaken and lose density. Deficiency of this nutrient promotes tooth decay.<\/p>\n<p>Milk and dairy products made from milk provide a good source of calcium. But many people\u2014both adults and children are lactose intolerant. Lactose intolerance affects an estimates 30 to 50 million American adults. What can you do to ensure you get enough calcium to keep your teeth healthy?<\/p>\n<p>Suggestions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check with your medical doctor to confirm that it&#8217;s okay for you to take calcium supplements. Let your doctor know about any herbal supplements or prescription medication you take. Note that some experts suggest that children who are lactose intolerant receive their intake from calcium-rich foods. Consult with your child&#8217;s pediatrician before giving him or her calcium supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Eat foods that are rich in calcium, including green leafy vegetables (e.g., Chinese cabbage, kale, and broccoli), orange juice, soya products, tofu, legumes, nuts, fish, and other calcium-fortified foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need to improve your calcium intake, supplement it through diet, and speak with your medical doctor for suggestions. If you think insufficient calcium intake is affecting your teeth, speak with your dentist. He or she will have suggestions on how to protect your teeth.<\/p>\n<p>This post is sponsored by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drszarek.com\">Lowell dentist<\/a> Dr. Michael Szarek.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calcium is vital for strong bones and teeth. In fact, 99% of your body\u2019s calcium is stored in your bones and teeth to support their function and structure. When calcium intake is low, bones and teeth weaken and lose density. Deficiency of this nutrient promotes tooth decay. 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