Calcium is essential for nearly every process in the body .99% of calcium in the human body is in bone and teeth. The remaining 1% percentage in blood and body fluids. Calcium not only maintaining strength of bone and teeth but also it is involved in nerve cell function, control of muscle tone and blood clot formation. Appropriate lifestyle choices for example physical activity and adequate calcium nutrition promote optimal bone mass extraction during growth and young adulthood possibly resulting in reduced current and future fracture risk.
Low calcium intake throughout life is associated with low bone mass and high fracture rates. Balanced diet helps calcium absorption but high level of protein and sodium (salt) in the diet are thought to increase calcium excretion through the kidneys.Lactose intolerance also can lead to inadequate calcium intake. You need to get calcium through foods and supplements but *your body can better absorb it from food* . The main food rich in calcium are milk ,cheese ,yoghurt ,poultry ,meat ,seafood, leafy greens,legumes dried fruits ,tofu and various foods that are fortified with calcium. For maintaining good bone health balance diet needed.
