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Calcium Nutrition

Calcium is an essential mineral for the human body. Proper calcium nutrition can help maintain bone density, assist in blood clotting, and has a significant impact on blood pressure regulation. Low calcium intake is known to be a primary cause of osteoporosis.

For absorbing calcium, nutrition experts recommend a proper amount of vitamin D. This vitamin helps absorb calcium from the digestive tract, increasing the ability of the body to maintain bone mass. Vitamin D can be taken through a variety of food sources as well as through supplements when advised to do so by a doctor.

The needed amount of calcium, nutrition experts agree, is dependent largely on your age. Adolescents can require 2-4 times the amount of calcium than does a small child. Once adulthood is reached, calcium requirements tend to decrease, but only by a small percentage.

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