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Minerals - Minerals 2008
Written by Frank Mangano   

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As you already know, calcium is a vital component when it comes to the strong formation of your bones and teeth. On a more serious level calcium also contributes to the proper regularity of the heart beat and nerve impulses. Calcium is a mineral that is needed to help lower cholesterol levels and can prevent cardiovascular diseases in both men and women. This essential mineral can be found within almost everyone’s diet today and therefore everyone is potentially lowering their risk for cancer and blood clotting. You may be now thinking that the only benefit of calcium you were aware of before today was that of strengthening bones and teeth. However there is much more to calcium than this.

Many people believe that the best way to receive calcium through your diet is through dairy products but this is not always the case. Many dairy products are high in fat and can be more dangerous to our health than beneficial. You will want to consider other sources of calcium such as:

  • Kale
  • Cabbage
  • Dark green leaves
  • Almonds
  • Broccoli
  • Prunes
  • Tofu
  • Oats
  • Salmon
  • Watercress
These are much safer for your health and you are still receiving the calcium requirements your body needs within a day. If you find that you cannot or do not like to eat these suggested foods you can use a calcium supplement and herbs as an alternative as well. Calcium can be found in the herbs alfalfa, eyebright, chickweed and fennel seed just to name a few. Keep in mind that food sources are always best. Calcium deficiency can lead to conditions such as aching joints, eczema, high blood pressure, rickets, tooth decay and insomnia just to name a few. These are all conditions that can alter our lives and our health for the long term.

Calcium has the potential to protect your teeth and bones from absorption of lead that can enter your system through the environment and the foods that we eat. If you are experiencing a calcium deficiency you can absorb this type of toxic metal and this can create another set of conditions that can harm your health. It is important to take calcium with magnesium and vitamin D, which increase the uptake of calcium. The company Nature's Way manufactures a high quality formula that contains calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D.

Another thing to take into consideration is the lifestyle that you are living because all it takes is moderate exercises to promote the intake of calcium. If you increase your exercise to intense levels you are actually hindering the intake of this essential mineral. Regular intense exercise requires a higher intake of calcium.

As you're now aware, calcium has a great deal of health benefits especially when consumed from the right resources. Eliminate the myths and traditions that milk and dairy products are the best resource and start utilizing alternative resources that are more beneficial for your overall health.

  
 

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