Title: Calcium Supplements
1Calcium Supplements-Fact Sheet
2Calcium
A mineral found mainly in the hard part of bones,
where it is stored. Calcium is added to bone by
cells called osteoblasts and removed from bone by
cells called osteoclasts. Calcium is essential
for healthy bones and is also important for
muscle contraction, heart action, and normal
blood clotting. Food sources of calcium include
dairy foods some leafy green vegetables, such as
broccoli and collards.
3Types of Calcium Deficiency
- 1) Dietary Calcium Deficiency - Individuals who
fail to get enough calcium intakes from their
food suffer from this problem. In such a
scenario, natural calcium storage in the bones
gets depleted. Consequently, it leads to weaker
bones. This deficiency also causes osteoporosis,
a humped back, high risk of fractures and other
dangerous problems. - Indications of Dietary Calcium Deficiency -
- Back or neck torment
- Bone torment
- Bone breaks as a result of minor or no injury
- Loss of stature
- Stooped posture
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4 2) Hypocalcemia
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- The second type of calcium deficiency is
hypocalcemia. It lowers the calcium level in the
blood. This deficiency generally occurs due to
certain medications, or medical conditions,such
as hypoparathyroidism. This disease is really
hair-raising because the body tries to get the
calcium from bones. This is to support the
functioning of nerves, heart, brain and muscles. - Signs of Hypocalcemia
- Muscle issues
- Depression
- Poor appetite
- Bleeding inside the skin that appears like
modest red dabs
5Recommended Daily Dosage of Calcium
- Did you know that the recommended daily dosage of
calcium increases with age? Here are the daily
recommended amounts for each age group - Toddlers (ages 1-3) 500 mg daily
- Children (ages 4-8) 800 mg daily
- Adolescence (ages 9-18) 1300 mg daily
- Adults (ages 19-50) 1000 mg daily
- Adults ( ages 51 or beyond) 1200 mg daily
6Calcium Useful for Both Men and Women
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- The best natural supplements are beneficial for
both men and women. There are many nutrients
such as vitamins and minerals that are missing in
todays diet and therefore it becomes necessary
to look for some alternatives. - Listed below are some warning signs of calcium
deficiency - Joints aching
- Eczema
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Brittle nails
- Heart palpitations
- Muscle cramps
- Numbness in the legs and arms
- Osteoporosis
7How to Get More Calcium in Your Diet
- Theres nothing complex to treating calcium
deficiency. There are numerous ways to increase
the daily dose of calcium without putting in much
elbow grease. Here are three simple suggestions - Get Enough Vitamin D- The more vitamin D
thats in your body, the more calcium that will
be absorbed into your bones and blood stream. You
can receive vitamin D from the sun, milk or
supplements. - Know when and how to Take Supplements- When
youre not getting enough calcium from your diet,
you can turn to supplements that include Vitamin
D. The supplements should be taken before you hit
bed. Calcium doesnt absorb effectively when its
consumed with a meal. - Go Easy on Alcohol and Sodium- Its been
proven by research that binging on alcohol or
sodium drives the kidney to eliminate calcium
instead of absorbing it. -
8Warning Signs of Calcium Deficiency
- Joints aching
- Eczema
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Brittle nails
- Heart palpitations
- Muscle cramps
- Numbness in the legs and arms
- Osteoporosis
9Benefits of Calcium for Health
- Bone up on calcium to prevent osteoporosis
- Calcium will keep you slim and trim
- Kick PMS to the curb with calcium
- Calcium may combat cancer
- Calcium is heart-healthy -- in moderation
10 Top Facts About Calcium
- Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body.
- Calcium is 1.5-2 of our body weight.
- 98 of all calcium is found in our bones, 1
in our teeth and 1 in other tissues. - Calcium requires many other minerals for
healthy bone formation magnesium, boron,
manganese, zinc, copper, silicon, strontium and
phosphorus. - Calcium requires vitamins A, C, D and K for
optimal metabolism. - Calcium absorption becomes less efficient
with age. - Aside from osteoporosis, calcium deficiency
can cause kidney stones and allows the body to
accumulate lead. - High animal protein (very high in phosphorus)
intakes may incrase calcium loss through the
intestines and kidneys. - A very high fat intake also inhibits calcium
absorption. - Hydrochloric acid helps calcium absorption in
the duodenum where most calcium is absorbed.
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