GLOBAL INSTITUTE FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

CALCIUM

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. About 99% of the calcium in the body is found in bones and teeth, while the other 1% is found in the blood and soft tissue. Too much protein and calcium results in calcium being excreted in urine. Calcium works best with vitamins A, C, D; iron, magnesium and phosphorus.

Benefits and Functions:

· Builds and maintains healthy bones and teeth

· Regulates heart rhythm

· Eases insomnia

· Helps regulate the passage of nutrients in and out of the cell walls

· Assists in normal blood clotting

· Helps maintain proper nerve and muscle function

· Lowers blood pressure

· Needed for normal kidney

· May reduce the incidence of colon cancer

· Reduces blood cholesterol levels

· Helps prevent osteoporosis

· Supports the nervous system

· May decrease menstrual cramps

Possible symptoms of deficiency:

· Softening of bones

· Back and leg cramps

· Arm and leg muscles spasms

· Brittle bones

· Rickets

· Poor growth

· Osteoporosis

· Tooth decay

· Depression