Calcium: Foods, function deficiency of this mineral
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Calcium is a chemical element that is essential for humans. It is the most abundant mineral in the body and vital for good health, especially of the bones, brain and other parts of the body. Vitamin D helps the body absorb and retain calcium. Calcium is naturally present in many foods. It is also added to certain products and calcium supplements are also available.
Functions of calcium
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Blood coagulation
Calcium deficiency (lack of calcium in the blood)
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Causes The following disorders and conditions are possible causes of hypocalcaemia (calcium deficiency)
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Calcium Supplements
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Intake Patients with calcium deficiency (hypocalcaemia) are usually advised to take calcium supplements