Build and Maintain Strong Bones

Almost every cell in our body uses calcium in some way. Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health which is why it's important to get calcium through your diet as your body doesn't produce it. Another important reminder is that the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium; without it, your body won't fully benefit from a calcium-rich diet. To help maintain healthy levels, ensure you're getting enough calcium by eating calcium-rich foods like dairy products, such as cheese, milk, and yogurt, dark green leafy vegetables, such as kale and broccoli, and fish such as sardines and canned salmon. If these are not options, calcium supplements can be very beneficial if you do not get calcium through your diet.

Calcium has many benefits, from strengthening bones, helping blood clots to help regulate body systems. It's needed to make teeth stronger and aids in reducing the risk of kidney stones. Your heart, muscles, and nerves also need calcium to function properly. It also helps to maintain the body's alkaline and acidity levels by neutralizing acidic compounds. The body's acidity is measured on a pH scale, which can range from zero to 14. If the pH is lower than 7, it is acidic, and if it is higher than 7, it is alkaline. A pH of seven is neutral. When your body is acidic, it can hinder the proper absorption of nutrients and increase your health risks, and this is why your body's acid-alkaline balance is essential. 

For adults, too little calcium increases the risk of Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis thins and weakens the bones making them fragile, which increases your risk of fractures. This disease is prevalent among older women, so it is recommended that women consume more calcium than men. 

Many women suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and have experienced cramping, fatigue, and mood swings. Relief may be available as studies have shown a close connection between increased PMS symptoms and low calcium intake. Calcium helps lessen the common signs of PMS, such as fluctuating mood, fatigue, discomfort, food cravings, and bloating. A healthy calcium-enriched diet minimizes PMS symptoms that often affect women's day-to-day life.

Calcium helps regulate muscle contractions. Magnesium and calcium interact together to regulate proper muscle contractions. Calcium is released when muscles stimulate the nerves. Calcium also binds to the proteins found in muscles that generate a contraction. The muscles relax when magnesium blocks off calcium, and it gets pumped out of the muscles. This process is essential for proper muscle function.

As a reminder, it is a good idea for you and your doctor to monitor calcium blood levels regularly. Make sure that you speak with your doctor before taking any new supplements to determine if they are the right choice for you.

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