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CALCIUM
Post Views: 380 Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in the human body. It represents 52% of the body’s total mineral content and amounts to 1,2% of the total body weight. Nearly 99% of the total calcium is found in the skeleton. The remaining 1% is equally distributed in the teeth, soft tissues, and extracellular fluid. Calcium is found in some foods, present in some medicines (such as antacids), and available as a dietary supplement. Why is calcium essential for the human body? Calcium is most often associated with healthy bones and teeth, although it also plays a vital role in blood clotting, regulating the heart rhythm, aiding muscles…
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LACTOSE INTOLERANT? WORRIED ABOUT CALCIUM INTAKE?
Post Views: 980 We have grown up starting our day with a glass of milk. Our ancestors believed that consuming milk and milk products on a daily basis benefits our health in many ways. Milk and milk products are one of the main sources of calcium in our diet. Historically, dairy products were the predominant source of dietary calcium, accounting for 70% of calcium intake in the Indian diet. Today, however, dairy products account for a mere 40% of calcium intake, largely due to the popularity of dietary supplements and the declining intake of cow’s milk. Also, with increasing allergies and intolerances associated with milk and lactose (milk sugar), consumption…
