Watch the video: What is calcium?

Under the protection of the video text, you may know that calcium is needed for the health of our bones. But did you know that our bodies do not produce these important metal? Calcium is an indispensable metal to support bone and teeth structure. For this reason, 99 percent of calcium is stored in the body in these areas, and calcium in the body is also used to act blood vessels and muscle practices. In addition, this mineral helps the secretion of hormones and enzymes needed for the body, and the condition of calcium deficiency can lead to weak bones, because the body will then use the calcium supply in the bones to maintain the normal functions of the nerves and muscles. Weak bones due to this process, which is usually found in the elderly, are known as osteoporosis. Calcium is needed to do natural body functions, but it needs help to enter the bloodstream. Here comes the role of vitamin D, which produces the body when exposed to sunlight, as vitamin D plays an important role in the absorption of calcium. Imagine that a closed door and vitamin D are the key that enables the access of calcium behind this door to the bloodstream, for this reason calcium vitamin D needs its work. Most adults need 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day, although people over the age of 51 should increase the calcium dose to 1,200 milligrams. Calcium is not produced in the body, but it is found in dairy products such as milk, cheese and yogurt, and this important metal is also obtained from broccoli, bread and green soybeans. Vegetarians and people who are especially allergic to lactose are likely to suffer from calcium deficiency and can compensate by taking nutritional supplements daily. And remember! Piticic acid and oxalic acid, which are found in plant sources such as spinach and soybeans, can occur the absorption of calcium. It can also take a dose greater than 2500 milligrams of calcium per day to negative effects such as kidney disability, low metal absorption and blood hyperactivity, which is the presence of high calcium levels in the blood. Calcium is essential for bone growth and nerve set functions, but excessive mineral can be harmful, so you should always consult your doctor before following a new diet program or taking a new nutritional supplement. Show more for all categories