Requirement of Calcium in human body
Introduction: Calcium is denoted by the symbol Ca. It is one of the major elements found in human body. An adult man weighing 60 kg has nearly 1 kg of Calcium in the body. Almost 99% of body's Calcium is found in the hard tissues of the body such as bones and teeth. Vitamin D plays vital role for the absorption of Calcium. Sources: Calcium rich foods Rich sources : Milk and leafy vegetables like amaranth, fenugreek, drumstick etc. Good sources : Ragi, small fishes. Function: Calcium plays essential role in the formation of bones and teeth. Calcium is also known own to be a good clotting agent. Calcium helps enhancing the permeability of capillary walls. Calcium is essential for contraction of heart and muscle. Excitability of nerve and heart muscles are regulated by Calcium. Calcium acts as an activator for the enzymes present in the gastric juice. Calcium is required for proper foetal growth and accelerates all healing process. Maintenance of overall health is one of the m...