There are so many things we don’t know about oils, vitamins, minerals, and many other related health products available out there. What they are, why we need them, where they came from. Wanting to find out more about these substances can be pretty difficult. Most of the write-ups that tell us about them can be boring. Most of the time, you end up having to scroll your way through paragraph after paragraph just to find something interesting.
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Follow our ‘Did you know?’ series to find out 20 interesting facts about the different vitamins, minerals, or oils available out there to help your body and mind. All easy to remember and laid out here for you to find!
20 interesting facts about Calcium
1. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. It is an alkaline earth metal, it’s periodic symbol is ‘Ca’.
2. The human body does not manufacture calcium so you will have to get it from your diet.
3. 99% of the calcium in your body is stored in the bone and teeth.
4. Calcium helps make your bones strong and dense.
5. Calcium is important for the development and growth of bone.
6. Calcium also maintains bone and stops bone density loss.
7. Your bones store calcium and if you are deficient your body will take it from your bones.
8. Calcium rich foods are sardines, kale, spinach, broccoli, yoghurt, milk, cereals, and cheese.
9. Calcium is only absorbed by the body with the aid of vitamin D.
10. The most common forms of calcium supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate.
11. Calcium supplements may help with PMS and during this time less calcium and vitamin D is absorbed by the body.
12. Calcium supplements are important for people who are vegan and lactose intolerant because they may not ingest enough calcium for their needs.
13. Calcium aids the communication between the brain and many parts of the body.
14.It also helps regulate muscle contraction.
15. Calcium aid’s cardiovascular function.
16. Calcium helps maintain the heart muscle and the muscles around the blood vessels.
17. Calcium is important for blood clotting.
18. Calcium is a co-factor for many enzymes in the body.
19. The recommended daily amount (RDA) is –
a) Men – 1000mg
b) Women – 1000mg
c) Women aged 50 and over – 1200mg
d) Pregnant women – 1200mg
20. Calcium deficiency leads to –
a) Osteoporosis
b) Fatigue
c) Brain fog
d) Insomnia
e) Muscle cramps
f) Seizures
g) Confusion and memory loss
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