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  • Mar 22, 2019

Calcium is a vital mineral nutrient that is very important for the formation and maintenance of strong and healthy bones. It is also found in nerve cells, body tissues, blood, and other body fluids.

Particularly for children and young adults, it is important that this nutrient forms a part of the daily food intake as the strength of the bones depends largely on the amount of calcium absorbed from food. Good sources of calcium include: fresh milk, soy milk, cheese, yogurt, sardines (with bones), broccoli, peas, leafy greens, almonds, Brazil nuts, sesame seeds, tofu, dried figs and apricots.

 Below are the 7 key reasons to take more calcium:

  1. It helps you build, support and maintain strong bones
  2. It helps to prevent tooth decay
  3. It aids in prevention of muscle cramps
  4. It aids conduction of signals across the nerves
  5. It is necessary for muscle contraction
  6. It is important for cell division
  7. It is needed to maintain normal heart muscle function

7 key reasons to take more calcium

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