Calcium

Important for strong teeth and bones

All essential nutrients are important for the human body in their own specific way. Calcium is one of these vital minerals that our body needs to activate and maintain numerous biological processes. In bone substance and tooth enamel, calcium is the most important mineral in terms of quantity. 99% of all calcium in our body is found in our bones and teeth. Calcium also plays a role in blood clotting, the excitability of nerve and muscle cells and the stabilization of cell walls.

If calcium intake is permanently inadequate, the mineral can be released from the stores in our teeth and bones, leading to long-term deterioration of bone and tooth substance. It is therefore very important to ensure an adequate intake of calcium.

Calcium

is needed to maintain normal bones
is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth
contributes to normal muscle function
contributes to normal blood clotting
contributes to normal energy metabolism
contributes to normal signal transmission between nerve cells
contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes
has a function in cell division

As the human body cannot produce minerals itself, we must consume sufficient amounts of calcium through our daily diet or a high-quality dietary supplement. There are various foods that contain a lot of calcium and protect against a calcium deficiency. In addition to milk and dairy products, many types of fruit and vegetables also contain plenty of calcium.

Calcium is particularly important for adolescents, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and people over the age of 50 to prevent possible bone diseases.