Teeth and bones needs calcium. This mineral is also needed to maintain a proper acid-alkaline balance in the body. It is needed for good muscle and cell function.

Benefits of Calcium :

• Needed for growth.
• Maintenance of bone, teeth and muscle tissue.
• Regulates nerve irritability and muscle contractility (especially smooth muscle and heart muscle).
• Helps in the transmission of nerve impulse.
• Calms the entire nervous system.
• Good in the treatment of irritable colon.
• Permeability of cell membrane.
• For blood coagulation.
• As an Adjunct in the prevention of osteoporosis especially among women. Prolonged use of corticosteroids (cortisone) causes osteoporosis.
• Helps alleviate insomnia.
• Anti-stress
• Alleviate frequent muscle cramps especially if taken with thiamine.

Daily Requirements :

• Adults - 8 gm. To 1 gm.
• Pregnant or lactating women - 1.5 gm.
• Child - 20 mg. for every pound
• Supplemental Dosage - 1 gm. Per day for adults as calcium lactate or calcium gluconate.

Food Sources :

Green leafy vegetables, Guava, Molasses, Peanuts, Walnuts, Cauliflower, Salmon Sunflower seeds, Bone meal, Sardines, Milk, Dairy products, Skimmed Milk.