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Calcium (Ca) — Alkaline Mineral
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
  • Calcium regulates the heartbeat and is vital for the nourishment of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries
  • Calcium is essential for the involuntary muscular movements of the digestive system
  • Protects against constipation
  • Obtaining moderate sunlight on a regular basis is vital for healthy glands and for calcium metabolism
  • Muscles need calcium to contract and relax
  • Cramps are often due to calcium deficiency
  • Calcium combined with magnesium is required for the transmission of nerve impulses to muscles
  • Calcium is essential for bone repair
  • Calcium is especially important for growing children, for women during pregnancy and lactation, and for the elderly
  • Calcium is the dominant mineral for the growth system
  • Calcium increases the body’s general resistance to infections
  • 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
 
 
 
 
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Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951