Calcium Supplements

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Calcium Supplements-Fact Sheet
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Calcium

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.
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Types 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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2) Hypocalcemia

• 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

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Recommended 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

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Calcium Useful for Both Men and Women

• 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

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How 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.

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Warning Signs of Calcium Deficiency

• Joints aching
• Eczema
• Hypertension
• Insomnia
• Brittle nails
• Heart palpitations
• Muscle cramps
• Numbness in the legs and arms
• Osteoporosis

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Benefits 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

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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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