Memory problems and insomnia, leg cramps, poor nails - all these unpleasant phenomena may indicate a lack of calcium in the body. Criteria such deficits writes medikforum.
Read to the end to get the most useful information.
The body of an adult needs about 1000 mg of calcium per day. Can you say c certainty that receive such amount of calcium? Especially given the fact that much of the food consumed today (caffeine, plenty of salt French fries, hamburgers and deep fried foods) helps to reduce the concentration of calcium in the body.
Why do we need calcium
Useful properties of calcium are not limited to effects on teeth and bones. Calcium is directly involved in the processes of muscle contractility and excitability of nerve tissue, and also affects the blood clotting - is one of the elements that are involved in the formation of blood clots, bridging gaps places tissues.
Besides calcium plays a key role in the activity of the pituitary, adrenal gland, gonads, pancreas and thyroid.
There are signs that may signal that the body does not have enough calcium.
1. leg cramps
If at night you began to experience cramps in the legs, it is very likely can talk about calcium deficiency.
2. Caries
Teeth began to deteriorate more than usual. The reason may be not only sweets, but also in the fact that the body does not get enough calcium from food and begins to search for his other sources.
3. brittle nails
The nails also contain calcium
If the body begins to suffer from the lack of this element, it can start pulling calcium not only teeth, but also nails. As a result, they will quickly become brittle and layer.
4. Numbness
Like convulsions lack of calcium may also provoke spasms of nerve endings in the hands. If the tips of the fingers began to arise a feeling of numbness or tingling, it may indicate a decrease in calcium content in the body.
5. Insomnia
Calcium contributes to the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that provides a good mood, a sense of relaxation and serenity - as a result of a good sleep. When the level of calcium in the body decreases, we start "counting sheep".
6. Pain in the back and neck
Lack of calcium weakens the bones and the body may respond to such a weakness stooped posture deterioration, which in turn leads to pain in the back and neck.
7. fainting
The abundance of calcium provides normal muscle contraction and release of neurotransmitters. Deficiency of this element can cause disturbances in these processes that may be expressed cramps, fainting and seizures similar to epileptic even in healthy people.
8. Forgetfulness
When the lack of calcium in the body is quite often have neurological symptoms. Abnormal forgetfulness, and even hallucinations can be due to deficiency of this mineral.
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