Calcium is essential for smooth functioning of the body and good bone health

Humans require calcium to develop and maintain strong bones, and the bones and teeth are the body's main source of calcium. Additionally, it is necessary for the brain's and the body's other organs' continued healthy communication. It affects the heart's health and how muscles contract.

Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added to others and present in some medicines.

Many foods contain calcium naturally, and food producers also add it to some products. Calcium and Vitamin D go hand in hand. Vitamin D is necessary because it aids in calcium absorption, so people also need calcium. Fish oil, fortified dairy products, and sunlight exposure are sources of vitamin D.

Benefits of Calcium

  • Supports bone health
  • Regulates the contraction of muscles
  • Helps maintain weight
  • Strengthens teeth
  • Reduces PMS
  • Supports heart health
  • Balances pH levels
  • Keeps kidney stones at bay
  • Reduces indigestion
  • Plays an important role in blood clotting

According to the National Institutes of Health “ At birth, the body contains about 26 to 30 g calcium. This amount rises quickly after birth, reaching about 1,200 g in women and 1,400 g in men by adulthood. Age can also affect the absorption of dietary calcium. Net absorption of dietary calcium is as high as 60% in infants and young children, who need substantial amounts to build bone, but it decreases to about 25% in adulthood and continues to decline with age. Total calcium levels can be measured in serum or plasma; serum levels are typically 8.8 to 10.4 mg/dL (2. 2 to 2.6 mmol/L) in healthy people.”

Top calcium-rich foods

  • Milk, yoghurt, and cheese 
  • Leafy vegetables
  • Broccoli
  • Sardines and salmon
  • Enriched juice and grains
  • Tofu

Your body needs larger amounts of  calcium, to grow and stay healthy.

Extreme fatigue, which includes a lack of energy and a general sense of tiredness, can be brought on by low calcium levels. Insomnia may result from it as well. Some of the Calcium-Fortified Drinks are almond milk, soy milk, rice milk, and orange juice. 

Having a balanced diet and a suitable healthy lifestyle can effectively increase calcium levels naturally. Calcium is important for strong hair as well.

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