Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. The teeth and bones contain the most calcium. It is found in other parts of the body( nerves, muscles, and tissues in smaller amounts)

Function

Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body.

It helps form and maintains:

• -healthy teeth and bones
• -blood clotting
• -dissemination of nerve impulse
• -Squeezing and relaxing muscles
• -Releasing of hormones
• -Keeping a normal heartbeat
• -and other body activities

Examples of calcium-rich foods include:

• yogurt
• milk
• soy milk
• sardines and salmon
• cheese
• tofu
• green leafy vegetables, such as broccoli, turnip leaves, watercress
• many fortified breakfast bowls of cereal
• fortified fruit juices
• nuts and seeds, especially almonds, sesame, and chia
• legumes and grains
• cornmeal and corn tortillas
• dark green vegetables, such as spinach, contain calcium

Enrich your diet with calcium-rich foods and receive numerous health benefits.

Eat healthily. Stay healthy.