What is the function of calcium?
Calcium is an important element and is essential for bone strength.
About 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the teeth and bones. The other one percent is found in blood and fluids, in our cells and tissues.
As already mentioned, calcium provides bone strength and at the same time, takes care of the proper functioning of enzymes, is useful for the regulation of normal heart rhythm and nerve conduction, participates in the production of hormones, is provided for blood coagulation and more.
As you can see, calcium is involved in the proper functioning of almost every organ and system in the body, therefore, a deficiency of this important mineral significantly increases the risk of developing a number of serious complications.
Symptoms of calcium deficiency includes:
- Muscle spasms
- Cramps
- Muscle aches and pains
- Irregular heartbeats
- Tingling sensation in the fingers
- Sweating
- Dry skin
- Brittleness of nails
- Bone fractures often and easily