Vital Nutrient : Calcium

What is Vital Nutrient Calcium?
Calcium is a macromineral that is needed to maintain strong and healthy bones and teeth. It is also involved in normal blood clotting, muscle and nerve function, lowering blood pressure and is thought to prevent colon cancer.

Vital Nutrient Calcium Food Source
Dairy products such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, kelp, broccoli, almonds, sardines eaten with the bones and sesame seeds.

Signs you are low on Vital Nutrient Calcium :
Muscle weakness, spasms and cramp, softening of the bones, which could lead to osteoporosis, back pain, brittle bones and fractures.

How Much Vital Nutrient Calcium do you need in a day :
  • Children : 800 mg
  • Adult (Female) : 800 - 1300 mg
  • Adult (Male) : 800 - 1300 mg
  

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