Calcium
Benefits of Calcium
- Bones
- Teeth
- Digestive enzymes
- Neurotransmission
- Form: Citrate and Bisglycinate
- Food sources: Fortified plant milks and yoghurts, calcium-set tofu, kale, pak choi, broccoli, almonds, sesame seeds and tahini, and dried figs.
What is Calcium?
Calcium is a mineral and a building block of our bones, and it is involved in a range of bodily processes. The richest sources of calcium are milk and dairy products, which provide a large share of the calcium in the typical UK diet. So if your diet doesn't include dairy, it's worth planning how you'll get enough.
What does Calcium do?
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, which is why bone health is often a focus as we age, and during and after menopause. What is less well known is that calcium also plays a role in nerve signalling and digestion. Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission, passing messages between cells, and calcium signalling in the brain has been studied in relation to memory and ageing. Calcium also contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes.
If you're trying to increase your calcium intake, there are important things to remember. Vitamin D contributes to the normal absorption and utilisation of calcium. Similarly, Vitamin K2 is also important, as vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. It helps activate proteins that bind calcium in bone.
You may be interested in reading 'Why is bone health so important in menopause?'.
L-Lysine
L-Lysine helps to support bones, joints and muscles, collagen production and calcium absorption.
Manganese
Manganese is an important trace mineral, like zinc, copper and iodine, meaning that our bodies require it in small amounts for a variety of crucial processes.
Red Clover
Providing Isoflavones, Red Clover is widely studied for its role in supporting cardiovascular health.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is vital for our immune health, wound healing and for the health of our skin through its central role in collagen production and supporting blood vessels feeding our skin.
Vitamin D3
Our plant-based Vitamin D3 is sourced from green algae that provides more effective D3, making it better for you and our planet.
Vitamin K2
Vitamin K2 is a less well-known vitamin but plays a vital role in heart and bone health. It can easily be gained through our diet in foods such as green leafy vegetables, so deficiency is rare.
Wild Yam
Wild yam is acclaimed for helping maintain calm and comfort.
Zinc
Zinc is essential for the normal functioning of our immune system, and for the health of our hair and skin. Infections, hair loss and white marks on nails are among the signs of a deficiency.
