Calcium: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is stored primarily in the bones and teeth (99%).
Physiological roles:
- blood clotting
- transmission of electrical impulse in nerves
- bone health (remodeling )
- health of teeth
- maintains blood pressure
- muscle contraction
- secretion of hormones, enzymes and neurotransmitters
Picture of milk
Foods with calcium
- milk and dairy products ( and soy milk fortified with calcium)
- dark leafy green vegetables
- meat, canned fish
- almonds
- tofu ( made with calcium salt)