What is Calcium
Calcium is required for hundreds of interactions in the human body. Calcium is the most abundant mineral available in our body in fact 99% of calcium is found in bones but calcium is also found in muscle tissue, in the blood, and in the fluid between the cells. Bones are calcium banks that start depositing at an early age to be used in the future.
Not only calcium the most important nutritional factor in bone density but it is also an essential component for muscle contraction and relaxation,blood clotting ,immune function,transmission of nerve impulses, secretion of hormones, and enzyme activation.
AS we know dietary products such as milk are the most and plenty available and recommended by Doctors for osteoporosis but though taking osteoporosis is an epidemic in India. The root behind is of absorption of calcium. Poor digestion leads to poor absorption of the calcium. Calcium is a team player it can not synthesize or absorb the without certain complementary vitamin and mineral on the team and result in our body can not properly absorb calcium.
Functions of calcium in our body
· Numerous enzyme activation
· It helps cholesterol to make sex hormones
· Required for absorption of vitamin B12
· For energy production in cells
· For growth, and maintenance of bones and teeth
· For nerve impulse transmission
· Normalize ion transport in our cells
Calcium deficiency
By changing our lifestyle and food habits we can change the scenario .we will have to avoid alcohol, By avoiding wheat flour, soft drinks, fast food , caffeine, chocolate, sugar we can bring positive changes in our overall health and by avoiding certain drugs like steroid, tetracyclines, aspirin, excess protein in our diet and by removing high phosphorus-containing food we can manage our calcium-related complications and lead a healthy life.
Magnesium is the fourth most prevalent molecule in the human body and it is involved in 300+ biochemical reactions or the creation of enzymes in our body. Magnesium is a salt that”s critical for proper absorption of calcium, the proliferation of cells, production of energy, the function of muscles, and working of the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. Magnesium is a molecule that binds and stimulates an enzyme. It prevents bone loss.
Rich food sources of magnesium are wheat germ, wheat bran, nuts, soybeans, whole grains, oats, barley, corn, fish, and various green leafy vegetables.
Symptoms that we are lacking Magnesium
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Anxiety |
Back pain, joint pain |
Depression |
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Fatigue, irritability |
Insomnia |
Memory loss |
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Decreased appetite |
Muscle cramps |
Weakness , neck pain |
Factors responsible for lacking Magnesium
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Alcoholism |
Excessive sugar intake |
Caffeine intake |
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Diarrhea |
Stress |
Trans fatty acids |
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Asthma medications |
Laxatives |
Trauma |
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Antibiotics |
Steroids, chemotherapy |
Extreme athletic |
Complications due to Magnesium deficiency
Magnesium deficiency can cause abnormal calcium deposits in our vital organs. Sometimes one can become diabetic, have sleep disorders, insomnia, tremor(trembling sensation), schizophrenia, fatigue, hypertension, anxiety, poor wound healing, autism, constipation, stress, heart attack, osteoporosis, low blood sugar, salt craving while eating, mental confusion, even fear of large crowds. Complications can lead up to drowsiness, lethargy and weakness, etc. Magnesium is nature's great relaxer and Bone's best friend. It is the most significant healing mineral we have on earth. A dietary deficiency of magnesium can be a major factor in the development of life-threatening illnesses like heart disease and diabetes as well as chronic fatigue syndrome.
Magnesium what it does to our body
Magnesium always assist normal functioning of nerve, can help induce sleep, works in the area of healing wounds, muscle strength can be improved, it is required for extending the life of all cells , increases good cholesterol, the formation of bone, keeps our heart rhythm normal, It is barely required for bone formation, prevents tooth decay(remineralize)it is also necessary for protein synthesis, relaxes muscles, and acts as a natural tranquilizer. Magnesium may be called life's lubricant. Magnesium supplements improve endurance and reduce cramps and fatigue in athletes. Magnesium is a hidden star in the treatment of diabetes and the care of hypertension.
Magnesium allows our muscles to relax. If our bodies become calcium deficient, we can borrow from the large reserves contained in our bones, but when our bodies become magnesium deficient we must borrow from the already low supply in our muscles. But as our muscles lose magnesium calcium changes it to replace it and as a result, our muscles go tense and cramped. Magnesium has a profound effect on treating chronic fatigue syndrome. If you have brittle bone disease don't rely on calcium alone. Calcium along with magnesium can do miracles. Asthma is an epidemic of our era. Studies show that Magnesium is a key mineral in treating asthma.
Disorders can be treated with Magnesium
· Calcium-oxalate kidney stones
· Congestive heart failure
· Sickle cell anaemia
· Fibromyalgia
· Heart attack
· Angina
· Asthma
· Osteoporosis
· Muscle spasms
· Low LDL
· High blood pressure
· Restless leg syndrome
· Pregnancy complications
Vitamin D: The sunshine vitamin:-
The fat-soluble sunshine vitamin D is not a vitamin but is a hormone and which is produced in the body by getting sun exposer for 15 to 20 minutes at least twice a week. Vitamin D receptors are located in our bones, pancreas, reproductive organs, spinal cord, thyroid glands, brains, kidneys. Vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract. It is also required for the pancreas to release insulin, required for growth and development of bones and teeth and helps in blood clotting, for normalizing thyroid function and necessary for cell mineralization and decreased fat absorption. Lack of vitamin D shows bone disorders (rickets), decreased calcium levels, and also the risk of osteoporosis. Causes of vitamin D deficiency is aging which causes our body to collect less vitamin D from the Sun and medications and the use of Sunscreen lotion.
Diseases can be treated with Vitamin D supplements:-
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Osteoporosis |
Osteoarthritis |
Epilepsy |
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Cardiovascular disease |
Multiple sclerosis |
Inflammatory condition |
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Diabetes, enzymes regulation |
Hypertension stimulates hormone secretion |
Cancer presentation helps in blood clotting |
Food sources such as Salmon fish, tuna fish, eggs, liver, mushrooms, butter, natural cheese is the best and most available source to acquire Vitamin D to our body. Vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption from the gut to the bloodstream in our body.
Not only our bones and teeth need calcium our body uses it for a lot of different things critical Metabolic function. if the diet is poor in calcium, calcium is taken from bones to maintain blood calcium. Calcium+ magensium+vitamin D is the essential nutrient which needs to be taken as part of a healthy diet.
"Calcium + Magnesium +Vitamin D work in synergy and maintain good health. Enhances each other's absorption & utilization in the body,"
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