Studies have shown that calcium hydroxypatite and calcium citrate are the most easily absorbed forms of calcium in supplement form. It is also important that the calcium supplement you choose be loosely packed for optimum absorption. Capsules are preferable to tablets for this reason. site map	Calcium Also known as : (nothing else) USRDA : Men - 1000 mg, Women - 800 mg Sources: Calcium can be found in the following foods: asparagus (1/2 cup boiled, no salt - 20 calories) (Singapore Salmon Salad) broccoli (1 cup raw flowerets - 20 calories) (Rapini Saute) butter (1 tbsp - 100 calories) buttermilk (1 cup lowfat - 98 calories) (Cheddar Bran Muffins) cabbage (1/2 cup shredded, boiled - 17 calories) (Pork and Cabbage Stir Fry) carob (1 oz carob candies - 151 calories) cheese (1 oz lowfat cheddar - 48 calories) (Crispy Baked Potatoes) cream (1 oz half-and-half - 36 calories) ice cream (1/2 cup Breyer's Light French Vanilla - 98 calories) kale (1 cup chopped, boiled - 36 calories) kelp (2 tbsp raw - 4 calories) milk (1 cup lowfat 1% - 102 calories) molasses (1 tbsp - 58 calories) (German Raisin Rye Bread) nuts (1 oz pistachios - 49 kernels - 157 calories) oatmeal (1 cup instant prepared with water - 159 calories) parsley (1 tbsp snipped raw - 1 calorie) prunes (1 cup canned prune juice - 182 calories) seafood (4 large steamed shrimp - 30 calories) (Grilled Shrimp Kabobs) shellfish (1 oz steamed scallops - 31 calories) (Scallop Spinach Salad) sour cream (1 oz light - 38 calories) (New Mexico Vegetable Pie) spinach (1 cup canned, drained - 49 calories) (Italian Spinach Salad) tofu (1/2 cup raw, firm, cultured - 183 calories) (Tofu Bokchoy Stirfry) whey (1 tbsp sweet, dried - 26 calories) yogurt (1 cup lowfat vanilla - 208 calories) (California Melon Dip) Functions: Calcium is necessary for: healthy hair healthy nails metabolism of foods into energy proper body chemistry proper muscle function proper nerve function strong bones strong teeth Deficiencies : Calcium deficiency (not enough) can result in: brittle fingernails decreased muscle growth eczema headaches high blood pressure insomnia irritability irregular heartbeat muscle cramps nervousness numbness in extremities (arms and legs) osteoperosis periodontal disease (gum disease) ricketts (in children) tooth decay Overdose : Calcium overdose (too much) can result in: calcium deposit in tissues constipation failure to absorb iron kidney stones powered by FreeFind	Sign up for our periodic newsletter to get the latest tips, tricks, hints, help, recipes, site updates, and much more.
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