{"id":3567,"date":"2013-08-06T18:44:50","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T15:44:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minervahorio.gr\/?p=3567"},"modified":"2016-04-15T19:13:56","modified_gmt":"2016-04-15T16:13:56","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-calcium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minervahorio.gr\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-calcium\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about calcium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Calcium is an essential ingredient for the good health of the bones and teeth, as well as, the proper function of our muscles, heart and immune system. Insufficient calcium intake during childhood prevents the creation of a robust frame and increases the probability of osteopenia and later, during adulthood, osteoporosis. Osteoporosis\u2019s symptoms are joint pains and fragile nails.
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Recommended daily dose<\/h3>\n

Age\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Calcium (mg)<\/strong>
\nInfants and children under 10\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 500-700
\nChildren and teens, ages 10 to 18 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 1300
\nAdults from 19 to 65 years old\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 1000
\nWomen during menopause\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 1300
\nAdults 65+ years old\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1300<\/p>\n

As we all know, the best sources of calcium are dairy products, in first place being the category of cheese, especially yellow cheeses: graviera<\/strong><\/a>, kefalograviera, kefalotyri, parmesan and\u00a0 Emmental. However, other cheeses also provide a significant amount of calcium (i.e. feta cheese<\/strong><\/a>, anthotyro, mizithra), as do other dairy products, such as yogurt and milk. Calcium sources outside the dairy family include sesame, tahini, fish, such as sardenes and vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli.<\/p>\n

For maximum absorption of calcium from the body<\/h3>\n

It is important to know that:<\/p>\n