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Calcium is a mineral and the most abundant mineral in the human body.
BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION & EFFECT:
• needed for development of bones and teeth
• helpful in osteoporosis if combined with other nutrients
• low levels of calcium are associated with a higher risk of colon cancer
• plays a vital role in the cycle that regulates normal heartbeat
• is involved in several steps of the blood clotting mechanism
• regulates the passage of fluids across cellular membranes
• activates enzymes responsible for muscle contraction, fat digestion and protein metabolism
• EFFECTS OF DEPLETION
A lack of vitamin D and/or lack of sunshine can cause a calcium deficiency that leads to rickets. Other symptoms include:
• heart palpitation
• high blood pressure
• brittle or soft bones
• tooth decay
• back or leg pains
• insomnia
• nervous disorders
• osteoporosis
• osteomalacia
Osteoporosis and osteomalacia are the two main adult conditions caused by calcium deficiency.
• SOURCES
Milk and other dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, legumes, nuts and whole grains.
• NOTES
Approximately 99 percent of our calcium is present in bones and teeth, which leaves only one percent in cells and body fluids.
Although only a small amount of calcium is in the blood, the body goes to great lengths to maintain blood-calcium levels in a narrow range.
— unless otherwise noted, information on this page is summarized from pages 315, Pelton
NUTRIENTS
• Beta carotene
• Biotin
• Boron
• Calcium
• Carnitine
• Chloride
• Choline
• CoEnzymeQ10
• Copper
• Folic Acid
• Glutathione
• Inositol
• Iodine
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K
• Zinc
• Beta carotene
• Biotin
• Boron
• Calcium
• Carnitine
• Chloride
• Choline
• CoEnzymeQ10
• Copper
• Folic Acid
• Glutathione
• Inositol
• Iodine
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K
• Zinc
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