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WHY CALCIUM IS SO IMPORTANT FOR US.
Calcium is one
of the most important nutrient in our body. It has several important functions.
Almost 99% calcium is stored in our bones and teeth where it supports their
function. It is also very important for many other critical functions of our
body.
Few of its
functions are blood vessels contraction and expansion, muscle contraction, the
secretion of hormones and enzymes and sending messages through the nervous
system.
The amount of
calcium in the body fluid and tissues is closely regulated so that these vital
body processes function efficiently.
Medical professionals
are agreed that the best source of nutrition is from foods rather than isolated
elements and calcium is no exception. Calcium works much better to gather with
all its co-factors and trace minerals.
Some of the
foods that are best source of calcium.
1.
Dark
leafy greens
2.
Fortified
Soy products
3.
Okra
4.
Almonds
5.
Low
fat milk and yogurt
6.
Low
fat cheese
7.
Broccoli
