Calcium Deficiency weak your bones and causes osteoporosis. Also known as fragile bones which make you fall. Rickets in children is also caused by a deficiency of calcium. So firstly we will begin by sharing some info about Calcium. The adult body’s weight contains 2.0% percent of the calcium in it. Mainly Skelton and teeth have the most Calcium. While other is stored in blood or tissues.
Calcium also plays an important part in other systems of the body, such as the functioning of muscle and nerve tissue. The demand for it changes with age. For example, teenagers and older women need more Calcium than others.
Uses of Calcium
Calcium helps in building strong bones. It makes muscles and nerves work properly. Some sources of studies show us that. If calcium is used with vitamin D, have many benefits like fighting against diabetes, cancer, and high BP. But there is no evidence there to prove this. Calcium has many other benefits. Many antacids contain calcium. If a patient has a high amount of magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium in his blood. Then Doctors use antacids that contain calcium to control these issues. According to some good evidence Calcium also helps in controlling high blood pressure or Hypertension.
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Some studies also show that calcium is helpful in losing weight. Calcium also helps in the relaxation and contraction of our body muscles. It also helps in transferring messages to the nervous system. Helps in Blood clotting. Some enzyme functions use calcium in our body which helps in metabolism.
How much dosage of Calcium is required
Calcium dosage depends upon gender, age and conditions. Following are some listings(RDAs) of the dosage of calcium.
For Children and Teenagers
- From 0 to 6 months* should intake of 200 mg calcium
- From 7 to 12 months* should intake of 260 mg calcium
- From 1 to 3 yrs should intake of 700 mg calcium
- From 4 to 8 yrs should intake of 1000 mg calcium
- From 9 to 13 yrs should intake of 1300 mg calcium
- From 14 to 18 yrs should intake of 1300 mg calcium
*Adequate Intake (AI)
For Adults
- From 19 to 50 yrs should intake of 1000 mg calcium
- From 51 to 70 yrs should intake of 1000 mg calcium
- 70 and above yrs should intake of 1200 mg calcium
Calcium Deficiency (Hypocalcemia)
Only 2 to 3 percent of the population have Hypocalcemia. When the human body has a low level of calcium then the body will suffer Hypocalcemia. Calcium loss is caused by several factors like diet, some drugs, and kidney disorders. If your parathyroid glands are not working properly then it also causes hypocalcemia. Because the thyroid gland produces a parathyroid hormone that helps in balancing calcium in blood and tissues.
Symptoms of Calcium Deficiency
Some of the calcium deficiency diseases or symptoms you may feel
- Pain in bone
- Faster heartbeat than the normal one
- Too much thrust
- More frequent urination
- Headaches
- Depression
- Muscle aches
you should consult a Doctor if you feel a few of these
Calcium Deficiency Test
You have to visit a Lab near to you. There while performing the test a blood sample will be drawn from your arm for testing. You will just feel a pinch due to the needle.
Calcium Deficiency Treatment
Some Hypocalcemia cases are resolved by therapy while some cases are resolved by oral medication advised by the doctor. There are also some calcium deficiency treatments at home like eating foods that are rich in calcium. Also spending some amount of time in the sun also helps to treat Hypercalcemia.
