Calcium and vitamin D rec for bone health

where is calcium stored in the body?

99% of this calcium is stored in your bones

what is the role of calcium in the body

Calcium​ is an important mineral, the most abundant mineral found in the body It plays a role in ​muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve impulses, heartbeat regulation and fluid balance within cells. And, of course, building strong bones and teeth.

what is hypocalcemia?

Insufficient calcium intake or a deficiency in calcium, known as hypocalcemia, may have severe long term effects including osteopenia which may lead to osteoporosis.

where is calcium found in our diet?

Most of us know dairy products made with cow's milk are a great source of calcium, but calcium is also found in dark leafy greens, almonds, sesame seeds, fish with bones such as salmon and sardines and many types of beans.

what are the roles of Vitamin D in the body?

Vitamin D helps increase the absorption of calcium in the gut to be stored in the bones and regulates blood calcium and phosphate levels. key player in bone health, vitamin D has many other important roles in the body including being anti-inflammatory, supporting the immune system and mood and even weight control.

what is vitamin D?

Vitamin D​, actually considered a hormone, is another important nutrient for bone health and most people just aren't getting enough of it. In fact, about 42% of Americans are vitamin D deficient - that's why the FDA has added it as a mandatory nutrient on the nutrition facts label.

what happens if you're not consuming enough calcium in your diet?

blood will draw calcium from your bones making them weak and susceptible to fracture. This can be eye opening information for many of your clients, especially those who are older and naturally have weaker bones and muscles.

what happens with insufficient vitamin D intake?

can lead to weak bones that are susceptible to fracture.

what is one way the body produces its own vitamin D?

get outside and soak up some vitamin D because the body can produce its own vitamin D when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

who is most at risk for negative health effects due to insufficient calcium intake?

postmenopausal women, women with amenhorrea, people with lactose intolerance or an allergy to cow's milk and vegetarians.

where is vitamin D found in our diet?

scarcely found in the diet, there are a few foods like fatty fish, yeast, egg yolks and some mushrooms that contain decent amounts of vitamin D. This is why we see so many products fortified with Vitamin D, because it's not naturally found in most foods.

who is most at risk of vitamin D deficiency?

the elderly, those who are homebound and spend little time outside, those with darker skin and people who are obese.