Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.
Its deficiency, as well as its surplus, negatively affects almost all organs and systems of the body.
Calcium is vital for bone health.
99% of the body’s calcium is in the bones and teeth. The remaining 1% circulates in the blood.
However, the role of calcium is not limited to bone strength!
Calcium is important for:
- For bone and tooth formation;
- For muscle contraction;
- For the proper functioning of enzymes;
- For a normal heart rhythm;
- To regulate nerve conduction;
- For hormone production;
- For blood coagulation.
Calcium deficiency
The following conditions or lifestyle habits may result in low calcium levels. For example, risk factors include:
- bulimia, anorexia, and some other eating disorders.
- overconsumption of magnesium
- long-term use of laxatives
- people who eat a lot of protein or sodium may excrete calcium.
- high consumption of caffeine, soda, or alcohol
- kidney failure
- vitamin D deficiency
- inflammatory bowel disease
- celiac disease
- pancreatitis
It is recommended to eat calcium-rich foods, but in some clinical cases, diet alone is not effective and your doctor may prescribe a supplement based on your research - note that it is not allowed to take the supplement arbitrarily without a doctor's recommendation!
Source:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248958#how-much-calcium
