Minerals are important to the organism - the human body however is not capable of producing them. That is why minerals need to be provided as part of our food.
Daily requirement
Adults: 800 mg. Increased requirement for adults over 50 years of age, pregnant and breast-feeding women: up to 1,200 mg.
Definition
Calcium is a mineral and its chemical designation is Ca2+. It must be consumed daily as the body cannot produce it.
Need to know
Calcium is a mineral and its chemical designation is Ca2+. It must be consumed daily as the body cannot produce it.
Daily requirement
Adults: 800 mg. Increased requirement for adults over 50 years of age, pregnant and breast-feeding women: up to 1,200 mg.
Definition
Calcium is a mineral and its chemical designation is Ca2+. It must be consumed daily as the body cannot produce it.
Need to know
Calcium is quantitatively the most represented mineral in the body. 99% of calcium is stored in bones and teeth (approx. 1 kg).