Calcium

Calcium is Important for maintaining strong bones and teeth. Where it supports their structure and hardness.

Calcium Benefits

Strong Bones

Improve Muscles

Strong Teeth

Receptory Movements of Nerves

Function

Important for maintaining strong bones and teeth. where it supports their structure and hardness. The body also needs calcium for muscles to move and for receptory movements in nerves.

Food sources

Calcium is mostly found in

Milk products
Kale
Broccoli
Fish with soft bones (Canned sardines and salmon)
Chinese Cabbage

Deficiency

Calcium deficiency results in following issues

Low bone mass (osteopenia)
Convulsions in serious cases
Numbness
Tingling in the fingers
Risks of osteoporosis and bone fractures

Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-Consumer/