SOURCES AND BENEFITS OF CALCIUM
Calcium is the basic component present in bones and teeth. It is essential for the clotting of blood, maintenance of muscle contraction and plays a major role in the growth cycle.
It is also responsible for the lowering of the blood pressure. Calcium is made use by the human body for the proper working of heart, muscles and nerves. Intake of calcium rich foods maintains the body fit and healthy. The calcium that enters the blood is thus carried by various organs for the specific functions to take place. The extra calcium will be stored in the bones and if any sign of calcium deficiency is found, the body will immediately distribute the calcium to compensate the needs. Read more…
Bone Health
Healthy women who want to take active steps to promote bone health might have a few questions after reading this headline above a NutraIngredients-USA article: “Dietary Calcium Better for Bones than Supplements – Study”
So what does this mean? Are calcium supplements ineffective? Should women forget about supplements and just drink a gallon of milk every day? Not tha milk supplies great quantities of calcium!
A closer look at the article – and the study – reveals useful answers (along with insights from our nutrition physician, HSI Panelist Dr Allan Spreen).
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Categories: Anti Aging Tags: Arthritis, Bone Density, Calcium, Magnesium, Osteoporosis
