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Calcium
Preventive Intake: 500-800 mg (elemental) 1,000-1,600 mg (total)
Benefits:
- The total amount of calcium stated on the label is not indicative of what is absorbed as elemental calcium.
- Prevents bone loss.
- Lowers blood pressure and helps prevent heart disease.
- Increases immune system by strengthening cell membranes.
- Nourishes and calms the nervous system.
- Prevents colon cancer and pancreatic cancer.
- Insures healthy teeth.
- Decreases risk of stroke.
- Necessary for enzyme activation and blood clotting.
- Nerve pulse transmitter.
- Important for muscle contraction and tone.
Deficiencies May Cause: Increased muscular and nervous irritability, muscle spasms, muscle cramps, and tetany. Can lead to bone loss, tooth decay, periodontal disease, depression, hypertension and heart palpitations.
Food Sources: Milk, cheese, yogurt, sesame seeds, salmon, almonds, Brazil nuts, kale, chard, cooked spinach, pinto beans, fish, leafy greens, cabbage and tofu.