Calcium: Building Strong Bones and Beyond
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body, with about ninety-nine percent stored in your bones and teeth. But calcium role extends far beyond structural support. It is essential for muscle contraction, nerve transmission, blood clotting, and hormone secretion. Your body tightly regulates calcium levels in your blood. When dietary intake is insufficient, your body pulls calcium from your bones, weakening them over time. This is why adequate lifelong calcium intake is crucial for preventing osteoporosis. Dairy products are the most concentrated dietary sources, but many people who avoid dairy can meet their needs through other foods. Leafy greens, fortified plant milks, tofu made with calcium sulfate, and canned fish with bones all provide calcium. Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption so the two nutrients work as a team. Calcium supplements are available but recent research has raised concerns about potential cardiovascular risks with high-dose supplementation. Getting calcium from food is preferable whenever possible.
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