Calcium (Ca) — Alkaline Mineral
Foods: Spinach, Collard Greens, Basil
RDA:
- Male 19-70 = 1000 mg
- Male 70+ = 1200 mg
- Female 19-50 = 1000 mg
- Female 50+ = 1200 mg
Inhibiting factors: Alcohol, antibiotics, chocolate, diuretics, oxalic acid, refined foods, rhubarb, salt
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Calcium regulates the heartbeat and is vital for the nourishment of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries
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Calcium is essential for the involuntary muscular movements of the digestive system
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Protects against constipation
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Obtaining moderate sunlight on a regular basis is vital for healthy glands and for calcium metabolism
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Muscles need calcium to contract and relax
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Cramps are often due to calcium deficiency
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Calcium combined with magnesium is required for the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles
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Calcium is essential for bone repair
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Calcium is especially important for growing children, for women during pregnancy and lactation, and for the elderly
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Calcium is the dominant mineral for the growth system
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Calcium increases the body’s general resistance to infections
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Calcium obtained from refined foods such as white bread can cause deposits in the joint system which an eventually lead to conditions such as arthritis
For more information, please see me at Norwell Athletic Club (NAC).
Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951