The Importance of Calcium

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body. It makes up about 2% of the body-weight and about 39% of the total body minerals.

Plays an essential role in
• Building bone mass and preventing osteoporosis
• Critical in the homeostatic maintenance of nerve, muscle and other tissue activity.
• Proper kidney function
• Regulation of blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
• Essential for a wide range of fundamental cellular reactions.
• Known to activate more than 300 enzymes. 

Optimal Calcium intake

Optimal calcium intake refers to the levels of consumption that are necessary for an individual to:-
• Maximize peak adult bone mass,
• Maintain adult bone mass,
• Minimize bone loss in the later years.

Calcium intake of up to 2000 mg/day appears to be safe for most individuals. Below is a list of the National Institute of Health recommended requirements for calcium (Optimal Calcium Intake) in comparison to U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowances

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