CALCIUM
Calcium has the atomic number of 20 and the human body needs calcium more than any other mineral. A man weighing 70 kg. contains one kg. of calcium. About 99 per cent of the quantity in the body is used for building strong bones and teeth and the remaining one per cent is used by the blood, muscles and nerves.
It performs many important functions. Without this mineral , the contractions of the heart would be faulty, the muscles would not contract properly to make the limbs move and blood would not clot.
It stimulates enzymes in the digestive process and coordinates the functions of all other minerals in the body. Its deficiency may cause porous (spongy) and fragile bones, tooth decay, heart palpitations, muscle cramps, insomnia and irritability (hypersensitivity to stimuli).
Calcium sources
Oranges Broccoli Okra Oat Meal Soybeans Almonds Cheese Yogurt Milk Soy Milk Spinach *Note* When taking calcium either in supplement or food or plant form; Copper, together with zinc improves the absorption of vitamin D along with magnesium and phosphorus which aids in the absorption of the mineral.
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