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Calcium is the most abundant Mineral in the human body - it is an alkaline "Macromineral". It has the chemical symbol Ca.
Health Benefits:
- may enhance the function of the Adrenal Glands
- may enhance the blood clotting process
- may regulate blood PH balance
- may lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
- may normalize Heart rhythm in Arrhythmia patients and Arrhythmias may occur as a result of Calcium deficiency - Calcium allows the Heart muscles to contract
- may help prevent stroke
- may facilitate the normal process of Apoptosis (which helps to destroy some types of Cancer Cells)
- may improve the permeability of cell membranes
- may help prevent constipation
- may alleviate gastric ulcers
- may alleviate sopme cases of Heartburn
- excessive Perspiration (Hyperhidrosis) may occur as a symptom of Calcium deficiency
- may help balance the body's balance of electrolytes
- may help prevent kidney stones
- involved in the function of the Kidneys
- may help prevent cataracts
- may help prevent some forms of Cancer
- may lower total serum Cholesterol levels
- may help prevent Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Fatigue may occur as a result of Calcium deficiency
- may help prevent Insulin Resistance
- may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity
- involved in the formation and growth of bones
- 800 - 1,000 mg of Calcium per day significantly increases Bone mass in post- menopausal women
- Calcium deficiency may cause loss of Bone Calcium which may cause Bone Pain
- Joint Pain may occur as a result of Calcium deficiency
- may help prevent falls caused by muscle weakness in the elderly
- may alleviate backache
- allows the muscles to contract
- may alleviate muscle cramps
- may facilitate muscle growth in athletes
- useful for the prevention ad treatment of Alzheimer's Disease
- Anxiety may occur as a result of Calcium deficiency. Calcium may help to prevent Anxiety by lowering elevated Lactic Acid levels
- Calcium deficiency may be an underlying cause of some cases of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- many parents report that their autistic children respond favorably to Calcium supplementation
- may alleviate headaches and migraines
- may alleviate Depression in post-menopausal women and elderly patients
- may help to prevent and treat Insomnia
- irritability and nervousness may be as a result of a calcium deficiency
- may reduce the severity of Multiple Sclerosis
- may be involved in the transmission of nerve impulses
- may sedate the Central Nervous System
- may enhance the activity of Neurons in the Brain that are associated with Mood and Emotion
- may alleviate tooth grinding
- may help prevent loss of teeth
- may help prevent tooth decay
- may alleviate Asthma
- may alleviate menstrual cramps
- the ovaries require calcium for the production of Estrogens
- may be a useful treatment for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- may alleviate many symptoms associated with PMS
- acne may occur as a result of a calcium deficiency
- eczema may occur as a result of a calcium deficiency
- grey hair may occur as a result of a calcium deficiency
- brittle nails may occur as a result of a calcium deficiency
- may alleviate shingles
- may facilitate the endogenous production of Melatonin
- may influence the function of Norepinephrine (NE)
- may influence the function of Serotonin
- required for the absorption of Vitamin B12
- may protect the body from toxic heavy metals such as aluminium, lead and mercury
- binds with excess Lactic Acid in the bloodstream and thereby lowers elevated Lactic Acid levels
Calcium deficiency is known as Hypocalcaemia or Hypocalcemia.
It is theorized that the problems attributed to excess Calcium may not be due to excess Calcium intake but may be due to malfunctions in Calcium's absorption in the Endocrine System.
In-Tele-Health © 2008 (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM)
Excessive serum Calcium is known as Hypercalcemia (or Hypercalcaemia).
Excessive excretion of Calcium via the Urine is known as Hypercalciuria.
It is theorized that the problems attributed to excess Calcium may not be due to excess Calcium intake but may be due to malfunctions in Calcium's absorption in the Endocrine System.
Calcium is available as a singular health supplement or as an ingredient in some health and nutrition supplements.
Calcium is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and weight loss supplements: Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.
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