Calcium

Natural Calcium Supplements

Calcium is one of the most important and abundant minerals in the body. It is absorbed in the small intestine, and this process is dependent on vitamin D. To provide the rigid structure of the skeleton calcium is vital. Calcium is important in growing children to help bones grow and in the elderly, as the ability to absorb calcium becomes impaired with age.

Functions of Calcium

Together with magnesium, calcium is needed for nerves and muscles to function properly. An adult needs a daily calcium intake of between 700 and 1000mg.