| Calcium is a very important mineral as it is required by | | | | you still have low calcium levels in your blood then |
| bones and teeth to fully develop and prevent various | | | | this condition might be linked with the activity of an |
| bone-related and other diseases. Low calcium levels in | | | | important hormone produced by the parathyroid |
| the body can cause many complications including | | | | gland. If this gland is working improperly, calcium is |
| malfunctioning of some other systems and glands of | | | | not absorbed fully by the blood and hence causes |
| the body. Let's find out about the dangers of calcium | | | | calcium deficiency. |
| deficiency and how to prevent it. | | | | You should correct this calcium deficiency by using |
| The condition of low calcium levels is referred to as | | | | calcium and vitamin D supplements. Look around for |
| hypocalcaemia. Early signs of having this deficiency | | | | high-quality and approved dietary supplements made |
| are frequent muscle cramps and tightening of | | | | with coral calcium and other minerals. It is important |
| muscles, even if you haven't performed a straining | | | | to mention here that the level of calcium in the blood |
| activity. Calcium level in the body can sometimes | | | | should always be normal - not low and not high either. |
| drop suddenly due to intake of heavy medicines or | | | | Having high calcium levels is known as hypocalcaemia |
| eating too-much protein-rich food. In such a case, | | | | and is also dangerous for overall health. |
| you should see a doctor immediately. | | | | When you consume nutritional supplements rich in |
| If low calcium levels are left untreated for a long | | | | calcium there is sometimes a danger of developing |
| period of time, say for 5 to 10 years, then bone | | | | high blood pressure and some other symptoms also |
| disease is likely to occur in old age. This condition is | | | | occur as a result of high enzyme activity in the body. |
| known as osteoporosis in medical terms and a high | | | | This can be overcome by starting the course of pills |
| percentage of women are affected by this disease in | | | | at 1 pill every 2 or 3 days and then increasing the |
| their 60's and 70's. To prevent osteoporosis, make a | | | | dosage slowly. |
| habit of increasing your calcium intake on a regular | | | | In addition to eating calcium tablets, don't forget to |
| basis by using high-quality nutritional supplements or | | | | exercise on a regular basis. If you are not used to it, |
| eating green leafy vegetables. | | | | then go for a 30-minute walk everyday. This way |
| If you drink milk regularly and eat other food | | | | calcium will have a high absorption rate and will be |
| materials rich in calcium like cheese, yoghurt, spinach, | | | | easily available to be absorbed by bones and teeth. |
| kale, soybean and calcium-fortified orange juice, but | | | | |