There are many more nutrients that are essential to our body. We have chosen to highlight these seven for this article. We recommend you make the effort to ensure you adequately consume foods that are rich in these nutrients.
Get into the habit to make these foods a staple of your weekly grocery list
| 1.Calcium |
| Category: |
Mineral |
| Best food sources: |
Skim and low fat milk, cheese and yogurt; salmon canned, with bones, clams, fortified soy milk, vanilla ice cream, spinach, beet greens, almonds, broccoli. |
| RDA |
Indian: |
Men and Women: 400mg |
| |
US: |
Men and Women: 1000-1200mg (from foods and supplements) |
| UL* |
2500 mg |
| Main function: Used to treat osteoporosis, osteopenia and hypocalcemia. Calcium is required for bone mineralization, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, and blood clotting. |
| Potential side effects from excessive consumption - Decreased absorption of other minerals such as iron, zinc, and manganese, if taken at the same time; constipation (early sign of overdosing). Overdosing can cause calcification of soft tissues such as the heart and kidneys |
| Brands Names |
India: |
Shelcal, Supracal |
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USA: |
Citracal, Tums |
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