Calcium

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Major dietary sources of Calcium include milk and milk products, canned salmon and sardines (with bones), dark green leafy vegetables, calcium-precipitated tofu, legumes (dried beans) and cheese.

Major Body Functions:

>Builds and maintains strong bones and teeth
>Helps to regulate heartbeat and muscle contractions
>Is needed for proper blood clotting
>Aids in regulation of blood pressure and water balance in cells

Deficiency Symptoms:

>Rickets (softening of bones) in infants and children
>Osteomalacia (softening of bones) in adults
>Osteoporosis (thinning bones)
>Possibly hypertension (high blood pressure)

Excessive Intake and Toxicity Symptoms:

>Calcification of bones and soft tissues
>Kidney stones