7 Steps
to Prevent Calcium Deficiency?
What would we do if we had no bones? We would just be all
skin, spineless. Could not even stand, can't even walk. That
is why we need our bones strong and healthy. That is why
calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body. 99% of
calcium is found in our bones and in our teeth. Two or three
pounds of it are mostly found in our bones and in our teeth.
Imagine a world without bones. Imagine a world without
teeth.
As much as calcium is very essential for our teeth and
bones, we also use it it in different ways. We use calcium
to be an electrolyte for transmitting nerve signals, for
water balance, for neutralizing acid/alkaline in our bodies
and maintaining osmotic pressure. Calcium also helps in
blood clotting, muscle contraction and heart muscle
function.
So in order to prevent calcium deficiency we are listing
whole foods that are a good calcium source. Other than food
we are also listing other ways so we can avoid calcium
deficiency. So ,here they are.
In order to get calcium,we need to eat whole foods that are
a good source for calcium. Some of these foods are milk and
yogurt, cheese, bones in canned sardines and salmon, orange
juice and soy milk, and dark green leafy vegetables.
Then it is also important to take calcium supplements. But
be sure to take calcium supplements that are
in a compound form. Calcium citrate and calcium carbonate
would be the best choices for this. It is the best choice
because calcium citrate and calcium carbonate are easy to
find, they contain huge amounts of elemental calcium and are
easily digested.
Third, take vitamin D. Vitamin D helps in calcium
absorption. The recommended dosage would be more than 50
micro grams or 2000 International Units a day.
Fourth is to exercise. In any type of age or fitness level,
exercise is always a must for people to be healthy. With
regards to calcium deficiency, exercising regularly will
better assimilate calcium into the body compared to
sedentary individuals . Lack of physical activity prevents
our bodies from assimilating calcium.
Fifth, we need to get some natural sunshine. As taking in
vitamin D supplements are important. Twenty minutes of
direct or indirect sunlight will give our bodies plenty of
natural vitamin D. This is why vitamin D is called the
sunshine vitamin
Sixth. Stop smoking or if you are planning to smoke, don't
go ahead with that plan. Smoking only intensifies
osteoporosis or other calcium deficiency diseases.
Seventh, drink less alcohol. Same as with smoking, smoking
intensifies calcium deficiency.
Seven
steps to avoid osteoporosis. Seven step to prevent calcium
deficiency. Take care of your bones. Take care of your
health. Take care of your life!
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