Calcium Intake Calculator
Estimate your daily Calcium needs and check your current intake.
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Why is Calcium Important?
Calcium is essential not just for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth (where 99% of it is found), but also for critical functions like:
- Muscle function: Including the contraction of the heart.
- Nerve signaling: Helping to transmit messages between the brain and the rest of the body.
- Hormone secretion: Contributing to the proper release of hormones.
- Blood clotting: An essential factor in the coagulation process.
Calcium-Rich Food Sources
Dairy
Milk, Yogurt, Cheese
Vegetables
Broccoli, Kale, Collard Greens
Fish
Canned Sardines, Salmon (with bones)
Fortified Foods
Orange Juice, Plant Milks, Tofu