CALCIUM

What is calcium?

Calcium is a mineral that your need for the buildup and maintenance of your bones and teeth. It helps to prevent osteoporosis at an older age. Calcium is needed for a good functioning of the nerves, muscles, blood clotting and transport of other minerals.

As we get older, calcium will be absorbed less and less efficient. Bones will begin to descale, which is the reason older people break their bones more easily. The more calcium is situated in the bones at a young age, the longer the bones will keep their strength.

In young kids, a deficit of this mineral will cause symptoms like incomplete bone growth or skeletal deformaties. This shortage of calcium in their system will only happen if these kids consume less than 125 milligrams of calcium a day.

The recommended amount of calcium is 1000 milligrams per adult per day. The maximum about that is recommended for this mineral is 2500 milligrams.

Where do I get calcium from?

Calcium can be found in all kinds of food:

- Cheese [811 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Sesame seeds [780 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Chia seeds [613 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Sardines [320 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Almonds [250 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Linseed [250 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Hazelnuts [220 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Kale [180 milligrams per 100 grams

- Samphire [150 milligrams per 100 gram]

- Brazil nuts [136 milligrams per 100 grams]

- Pistachio nuts [136 milligrams per 100 grams]

Calcium is necessary for a lot of crucial activities that take place in your body.

Your bones, your teeth, your nervous system, they need you to eat your minerals every day.

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