subject: Some Latest Importance Of Calcium For Our Body [print this page] The most abundant mineral in human body is calcium and 99% of the total calcium is in our bones and teeth and the remaining 1% is in tissues and fluids.It is very necessary for maintaining body health. Our body needs it for proper functioning of nerves and muscles and also to keep our bones and teeth strong. It is also needed for blood clotting. Usually calcium deficiency causes due to inadequate intake of calcium. When blood drops calcium it borrows it from bones. If a persons diet does not contain sufficient amount then calcium would not be available in the bones to keep it strong. Calcium deficiency causes diseases like Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis etc. The symptoms of the deficiency are Poor Sleep, Weakness in bones, Irritable Nerves, Cramp pains in legs, Irregular heart etc.
Rich Sources of calcium are:
(1) Dairy products like Milk, Yoghurt, butter and cheese
(2) Green leafy vegetables like spinach, Chinese cabbage, kale and broccoli.
(3) Nuts and seeds like almonds, brazils and sesame seeds.
(4) Tofu and dry fruits.
(5) Canned Salmon and Sardines.
(6) Cereals and Crackers.
(7) Orange juice, Ice cream, Oysters and Ricotta.
(8) Hard Water.
(9) Lean meats, poultry and eggs.
(10) Beans and nuts.
It is important for formation of bones and teeth, coagulation of blood, transformation of light to electrical impulses in the retina, young children for rapid growth of bones, for mother during pregnancy and lactation period etc. It is also available as a dietary supplement and is present in some medicines.
It is also needed for blood clotting. Usually calcium deficiency causes due to inadequate intake of calcium. When blood drops calcium it borrows it from bones. If a persons diet does not contain sufficient amount then calcium would not be available in the bones to keep it strong. Calcium deficiency causes diseases like Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Osteoporosis etc.
