Calcium

Mineral

Mineral; supplements appear to raise risk of heart attacks and strokes and may increase hip fracture risk

Food Sources

Foods that contain Calcium.

Dairy
Dairy products are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals e.g. Ca, P and Vit-D essential for optimal bone health; Dairy products are rich in minerals (calcium, potassium, and magnesium), protein (casein and whey), and vitamins
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Dairy Milk
Bovine milk has a calcium concentration of about 1 g/l; sufficient calcium intake is essential for healthy bones and teeth
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Sea Vegetables
Seaweed contains high amounts of minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, iodine, phytonutrients lignans, B vitamin folate
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Finger Millet (Ragi)
Finger millet is rich in polyphenols along with high content of calcium and dietary fiber; used in Ambali geriatric product
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Amaranth
Amaranth has almost 20% of the daily recommended amount of calcium, iron, magnesium, folate per 100g; high lysine content
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Almond Milk
Supplemented with calcium and vitamins B12, B2, and D
Source: The Longevity Diet
Tofu
contains essential vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin A, which keep our bones strong
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Sardines
vitamin D, and calcium. They are also low in mercury
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Sesame Seeds
toasted sesame seeds, which are high in calcium and magnesium and contribute to healthy bones
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Health Benefits

Health conditions that Calcium may influence, based on research.

Protects Against

Osteoporosis
Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation resulted in a statistically significant 15% reduced risk of total fractures and 30% reduced risk of hip fractures.; Sufficient calcium intake is essential for healthy bones and teeth, and it also prevents hypertension, decreases the risks for colon and breast cancers and reduces the risk of kidney stones; Vitamin D and calcium are related to improved bone health, but supplementation studies are inconclusive; Nutrients with a proven benefit include minerals (calcium, phosphorus and magnesium), vitamin D, vitamin B12, protein rich foods, fibre, fruits and vegetables.
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Reduces Risk Of

High blood pressure
Calcium prevents hypertension, decreases the risks for colon and breast cancers
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Osteoporosis
Calcium from spinach, ragi, milk, yogurt, amaranth may reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity

Recipes with Calcium

Recipes featuring foods that contain Calcium.

Sources

How Not to Age
Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
The Longevity Diet
The Young Forever Cookbook