Dec 13, 2011
Calcium is best known for building and maintaining healthy bones. However, this mineral is used by the body in many other ways including: building teeth, muscle contraction, blood clotting, maintenance of cell membranes, and nerve transmission.
UC ANR’s Nutrition and Health Info Sheet on calcium provides consumers with general information on this vital nutrient.
Topics include:
- What function does calcium have in the body?
- What are the effects of calcium deficiency?
- How much calcium should be consumed each day?
- Current recommendations for calcium intake for various age groups
- Is it risky to consume too much calcium?
- What are good sources of calcium?
Dairy products are the most concentrated food sources of calcium. Photo by Suzanne Paisley.