Nanobacteria theory still open to debate.

I have received a number of emails asking me why I oppose the nanobacteria theory of calcification. First let me say that I don't exactly oppose the idea. I was merely suggesting that the theory was still open to debate and that there were other factors involved in calcification. Perhaps Dr. Cranton said it best. Click here to see his report first hand.
The problem with the nanobacteria theory is that it fails to take into consideration the basic rules of chemistry: Most of us learned in high school chemistry class that acids and alkalis tend to neutralize each other. Thus, if we ingest too much of an acidic mineral such as phosphorus, our body must neutralize the excess acidity. It usually does this by drawing calcium out of the bones, as calcium is very alkaline. Most calcifications are composed of calcium phosphate. However, if other alkaline minerals such as magnesium are available, it will bind with phosphorus. The difference is that magnesium does not calcify. It has been suggested that nearly 80% of us are deficient in magnesium. For more information on magnesium, click here.
In closing, we need to remember that there are many factors involved in calcification. For example, numerous studies have shown that certain forms of vitamin K can prevent calcifications. To say that nanobacteria is the sole cause of calcification is simply not true. Proponents of the nanobacteria theory often fail to take into consideration the other factors involved in calcification. Books such as "The Calcium Bomb" have focused too much on nanobacteria and have completely neglected all other aspects of calcification. Some people are even recommending the use of antibiotics such as tetracycline to combat calcifications. The problem with all antibiotics is that they can destroy the good bacteria. It is this "good bacteria" that help us to produce many nutrients such as vitamin K. And a deficiency of vitamin K can result in calcifications.