Chapter

Calcium

From Human Nutrition by Human Nutrition

Concepts

1. Calcium Functions

   "Calcium’s Functional Roles Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and greater than 99 percent of it is stored in bone tissue. Although only 1 percent of the calcium in the human body is fou

2. Calcium Regulation

   "Maintaining Calcium Levels Because calcium performs such vital functions in the body, blood calcium level is closely regulated by the hormones parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcitriol, and calcitonin. W

3. Health Benefits

   "Other Health Benefits of Calcium in the Body Besides forming and maintaining strong bones and teeth, calcium has been shown to have other health benefits for the body, including: • Cancer. The Nation

4. Calcium Intake

   "Calcium inadequacy is most prevalent in adolescent girls and the elderly. Proper dietary intake of calcium is critical for proper bone health. Despite the wealth of evidence supporting the many healt

5. Calcium Supplements

   "Calcium Supplements: Which One to Buy? Many people choose to fulfill their daily calcium requirements by taking calcium supplements. Calcium supplements are sold primarily as calcium carbonate, calci