Benefits of calcium
Calcium plays a vital role in the human body. It helps to prevent bone loss and high blood pressure. Calcium is needed for normal muscle function, tissue metabolism, and blood clotting processes. Calcium helps to transmit nerve impulses and ensures normal development of teeth and bones.
Calcium in food and sources
Calcium is found in milk, kale, and sardines. In addition, calcium is present in nettle, broccoli, spinach, cabbage, poppy seeds, cheese, and salmon. In addition, it is present in algae, cinema, nuts, turnips, and many other vegetables.
Use of calcium
Calcium should be consumed during pregnancy and lactation. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in humans. This means that it is essential for everyone, regardless of age. As the human body is not able to produce calcium on its own, a balanced diet or the ability to take a calcium supplement is important.
Calcium deficiency
Calcium deficiency develops over time, not overnight. Symptoms of deficiency are often hair thinning and slow hair growth, dry skin, and muscle cramps. In addition, decayed teeth, numbness of the legs and arms, and, in particularly severe cases, bone loss, depression, and memory loss may indicate calcium deficiency.
Calcium side effects and overdose
Like calcium under consumption, it should not be overdosed. If you only get calcium from food, you have no reason to be worried. Symptoms of a small overdose include flatulence, bloating, and constipation.
In case of large overdose, kidney stones, difficulty concentrating, depression, and fatigue may occur. Excess calcium can also affect the absorption of zinc, manganese and iron.
Where can buy calcium in Estonia?
In Estonia, calcium can be purchased from our e-shop fits.ee. Calcium is also sold in FITS Tallinn stores located at Haabersti 1, Tallinn (E-R 10-20; L: 10-15) and Linnamäe tee 3, Tallinn (E-R 10-20; L: 10-15). The stores are located in shopping malls next to the checkouts.