Calcium

Summary

Calcium is a silvery-white metallic element which is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is needed to form bones and is the main mineral involved in keeping bones and teeth hard.

Calcium is used to maintain nerve and muscle function and needed for the transmission of signals to nerve cells and muscle contraction.

It regulates heart rhythm and is also important for normal kidney function and for reducing blood cholesterol. After age 30 the body is less able to make bone, and calcium levels may significantly reduce putting people at risk of Osteoporosis.

Deficiency of this could cause:

Osteoporosis – where bones lose density and become porous. Fractures can occur as a result of minor bumps.

Tooth decay

Arm/leg muscle spasms

Poor growth

Rickets

Back/leg cramps

Calcium can be used to Treat

High cholesterol – it binds fat and cholesterol in the lower intestinal tract.

Muscle cramps

Menstrual cramps

High blood pressure

PMS

Insomnia

Can reduce the incidence of colon cancer

Normal Dosage

800mg-1000mg daily

Possible Side Effects

May cause gas, constipation and bloating.

Kidney stones

Hyperparathyroidism

Contra Indications

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