Calcium; Important mineral for healthy living
KBcares💞 Why calcium? Calcium is a mineral most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, although it also plays an important role in blood clotting, helping muscles to contract, and regulating normal heart rhythms and nerve functions. How much do I need? According to the Office of Dietary SupplementsTrusted Source (ODS), people need the following amounts of calcium: daily. 0–6 months: 200 milligrams (mg) 7–12 months: 260 mg 1–3 years: 700 mg 4–8 years: 1,000 mg 9–18 years: 1,300 mg 19–50 years: 1,000 mg 51–70 years: 1,000 mg for males and 1,200 mg for females 71 years and above: 1,200 mg Pregnant and breastfeeding women require 1,000–1,300 mg depending on age. Other sources of calcium include: √ milk √ cheese √ green leafy vegetables – such as curly kale, okra. √ soya drinks with added calcium. √ bread and anything made with fortified flour. √ Salmon and sardines Possible effective for:- √ Colon cancer, rectal cancer. Taking calcium supplements or i...