Over 60? Before You Eat Eggshells for Calcium, Know This!

🧬 NATURAL HEALTH LAB | NUTRITION SCIENCE & HEALTH AFTER 60 Can eggshells really provide calcium after 60, or could homemade eggshell powder carry hidden risks? Eggshells are made mostly of calcium carbonate, the same compound found in many calcium supplements. But before you start grinding eggshells into powder, there are important facts about calcium intake, food safety, and healthy aging you should understand. In this video, we explore what scientific research says about eggshell calcium, how much calcium adults over 50 may need, and why homemade eggshell powder is not automatically safe. 🔬 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • What eggshells are made of and how calcium carbonate works • How much calcium adults over 50 and adults over 70 generally need • The daily upper limit for calcium intake and why more is not always better • Salmonella risks associated with eggshells and homemade powder • Why homemade eggshell powder has an unpredictable calcium dose • Calcium absorption, vitamin D, and bone health • The relationship between calcium supplements and kidney stone risk • Foods that provide calcium, including yogurt, milk, fortified foods, and canned fish with soft bones • Why certain medications and medical conditions require extra caution • Practical, evidence-based ways to support bone health as you age 🦴 CALCIUM, BONE HEALTH & HEALTHY AGING Strong bones depend on more than calcium alone. Vitamin D, adequate protein, regular weight-bearing activity, and appropriate medical care can all play important roles in maintaining bone health. Eggshell-derived calcium has been studied, but evidence that homemade eggshell powder prevents fractures is lacking. Homemade preparation also creates food-safety and dosing concerns, so it should not be assumed to be a safe substitute for food sources or tested supplements. If you have kidney disease, a history of kidney stones, a condition affecting calcium levels, or take regular medication, speak with your healthcare professional or pharmacist before adding calcium supplements. At Natural Health Lab, we explore nutrition science, heart health, bone health, blood pressure, healthy aging, and the evidence behind everyday foods and supplements. Our goal is simple: separate nutrition facts from hype and explain what research shows, what remains uncertain, and what practical steps may support healthier aging. 🔬 MECHANISM • EVIDENCE • PRACTICAL APPLICATION Subscribe to Natural Health Lab for research-based videos about nutrition, healthy aging after 60, bone health, and everyday foods. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Speak with your GP, pharmacist, or a qualified healthcare professional before changing your diet, starting supplements, or altering prescribed medication. #NaturalHealthLab #BoneHealth #Calcium #HealthyAging #HealthAfter60