Calcium
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Almond milk fortified with added calcium and vitamins. Source: Open Food Facts.
Calcium is a chemical element and a mineral that is essential to the proper functioning of the human body.[1] Calcium is particularly important for teeth and bones, regulating muscle contractions including the heart, and helping blood to clot.[1][2]
Calcium ion[edit | edit source]
The chemical symbol for the element calcium is Ca+
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Dietary sources[edit | edit source]
Sources of calcium include:
- milk, cheese and dairy products
- soybean drinks with added calcium
- green, leafy vegetables
- bread and anything made from fortified flour
- fish bones, e.g. from sardines or pilchards[2]
Purpose[edit | edit source]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
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Dosage[edit | edit source]
The British National Health Service states that 700mg of calcium daily is adequate for adults aged 18-64.[2]
Costs and availability[edit | edit source]
Calcium is found in many foods, available over the counter and for severe deficiency can be obained on perscription.[3][4]
See also[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Calcium-Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center
- Calcium Supplements: Benefits, Calcium Deficiency, Dosage and More - WebMD
- Calcium channel blockers - drugs.com
- Calcium - NHS
- Calcium - PubChem
- Calcium without dairy - Vegan Society
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Royal Society of Chemistry. "Calcium - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table". rsc.org. Retrieved April 27, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Vitamins and minerals - Calcium". National Health Service. October 23, 2017. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Health Benefits of Calcium". WebMD. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ↑ "Calcium". Linus Pauling Institute. April 22, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
