Why You Need Calcium in Your Body Daily

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and almost 99 percent of the body’s calcium is stored in the structure of the bones and teeth. The truth is, though, many of us aren’t eating enough foods high in calcium. (And hint: It’s not always about dairy.)


How do you benefit from eating high-calcium foods? Foods that provide calcium support functions including bone building, nerve conduction, heartbeat regulation, muscle contractions and weight maintenance — not to mention prevent calcium deficiency. In order for your body to properly absorb and use calcium, you also need other essential nutrients, including magnesium, vitamin D and vitamin K. This is exactly why it’s best to get the calcium you need from real food sources, or complex food-based supplements in some cases or calcium-fortified sources, rather than taking isolated calcium supplements that aren’t always absorbed well.

As you get older, or if you’re pregnant/nursing or dealing with a condition that depletes calcium, you’ll benefit from getting extra calcium in your diet. Let’s dive in to the best foods high in calcium, how they work to support overall health and some ways that you can use these high-calcium foods in recipes.

What Is Calcium?
 Calcium is an essential chemical element found within the human body that typically appears as a soft silver-gray metal. Not only is calcium stored in the bones and teeth of humans and many other animals, but it’s found inside certain layers of the Earth’s crust.

What is the role of calcium in the body?
 Bone calcium is used as a storage area to release calcium into the bloodstream when it is needed. Calcium is needed for so much more than bone health, though. Eating calcium-rich foods makes it possible for our bodies to achieve optimal nerve transmission (or “intercellular nerve communication”), blood clotting, hormone secretion and muscle contraction.

 Another surprising benefit of eating calcium-rich foods: They may help to control your appetite and potentially facilitate weight loss. It’s believed that calcium foods can enhance sensations of satisfaction after eating, especially when someone is following a low-fat diet or restricting calorie (energy) intake.

Blood calcium is tightly controlled since it plays so many critical functions, including balancing your body’s acid/alkaline body and pH. The body borrows calcium from the bones as needed. In fact, this happens so often that the bones are actually rebuilt about every 10 years. Calcium is also important for controlling levels of magnesium, phosphorus and potassium in the blood.

How many grams of calcium do you need per day to meet your calcium needs? According to the National Institutes of Health, here are the recommended daily value for calcium:

Birth to 6 months, 200 mg
Infants 7–12 months, 260 mg
Children 1–3 years, 700 mg
Children 4–8 years, 1,000 mg
Children 9–13 years, 1,300 mg
Teens 14–18 years, 1,300 mg
Adults 19–50 years, 1,000 mg
Adult men 51–70 years, 1,000 mg
Adult women 51–70 years, 1,200 mg
Adults 71 years and older, 1,200 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding teens, 1,300 mg
Pregnant and breastfeeding adults, 1,000 mg

Get Our Joint and Bone Wellness tea, Citrus Green tea and Slender Coffee for your own benefit.

I - 2 cups daily gives you the best.
Foods High In Calcium