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MINERAL GUIDE: CALCIUM (Ca)

Functions
Essential for all vital functions of the body. Needed to build bones and teeth, and for normal growth. Essential for heart action and all muscle activity. High calcium dietary intake can protect against radioactive strontium 90. Needed for normal clotting of the blood, and in many enzyme functions. Is of extreme importance in pregnancy and lactation. Speeds all healing processes. Helps to maintain balance between Na, К and Mg. Essential for proper utilization of phosphorus and vitamins D, A and C.

Deficiency symptoms
Deficiency may cause osteomalacia and osteoporosis (porous and fragile bones), retarded growth, tooth decay, rickets, nervousness, mental depression, heart palpitations, muscle cramps and spasms, insomnia and irritability.

Natural sources
Milk and cheese; most raw vegetables, especially dark leafy vegetables such as endive, lettuce, watercress, kale, cabbage, dandelion greens, Brussels sprouts and broccoli. Sesame seeds are excellent source. Other good sources are oats, navy beans, almonds, walnuts, millet, sunflower seeds and tortillas. Bone meal or calcium lactates are rich natural supplements.

RDA (Recommended Daily Allowances)
Adults: 800 mg. Children, or women during pregnancy or lactation: 1,000-1,400 mg.

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