{"id":4047,"date":"2022-07-21T11:22:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T05:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagingblog.hkvitals.com\/blog\/?p=4047"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:56:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T05:26:38","slug":"calcium-and-calcium-supplements-achieving-the-right-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stagingblog.hkvitals.com\/blog\/calcium-and-calcium-supplements-achieving-the-right-balance\/","title":{"rendered":"Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium is a type of mineral the body needs for the healthy growth of teeth and bones. We get our daily dose of calcium through food and sunlight. But there is a section of people who are unable to get adequate sunlight exposure due to their routine which is mostly based indoors and also by virtue of being a vegan which limits their diet to a more plant-based food source. If you are not able to get calcium through food and sunlight, you can make up for the gap by consuming <\/span>HK vitals calcium<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supplements which are one of the <\/span><b>best calcium tablets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stagingblog.hkvitals.com\/blog\/calcium-and-calcium-supplements-achieving-the-right-balance\/#Why_Do_We_Need_Calcium\" >Why Do We Need Calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stagingblog.hkvitals.com\/blog\/calcium-and-calcium-supplements-achieving-the-right-balance\/#Kinds_of_Calcium_Supplements_You_Must_Know\" >Kinds of Calcium Supplements You Must Know<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_We_Need_Calcium\"><\/span>Why Do We Need Calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we grow older, especially post our 40s, we start to lose out on our strength and bone density. This can cause brittle bones which will then make you vulnerable to easy fractures. 99% of the calcium in our body gets stored within the bones and teeth and the remaining 1% is used to carry out activities that keep the body functioning optimally. Not just for bones and teeth, calcium is also required by the body to aid in blood vessel contraction and expansion, help transmit messages via the nervous system and support hormone secretion from the glands. If you have reached the age of 30, including a quality <\/span><b>calcium capsule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in your routine in addition to your diet will be beneficial. But knowing how to strike the right chord between calcium obtained from natural sources and <\/span><b>calcium supplements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the key factor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kinds_of_Calcium_Supplements_You_Must_Know\"><\/span>Kinds of Calcium Supplements You Must Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find that a standard calcium supplement makes use of different kinds of compounds. Each contains varying amounts of elemental calcium. The most commonly noticed <\/span><b>calcium supplements <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calcium gluconate (9%)<\/li>\n<li>Calcium lactate (13%)<\/li>\n<li>Calcium citrate (21%)<\/li>\n<li>Calcium carbonate (40%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Out of these calcium carbonate is the most affordable and so it is always a budget-friendly choice. Some supplements are also mixed with other vitamins and minerals that also support healthy bones and teeth. One such combination is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/stagingblog.hkvitals.com\/sv\/hk-vitals-calcium-with-mag-zinc-n-vit-d3-by-healthkart\/SP-100998\">calcium vitamin D3 tablets.<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vitamin D3 is a very important compound obtained from sunlight that aids the body to absorb calcium from body sources. A deficiency in either could cause osteoporosis (brittle bones), lowered immunity, mood swings and inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How to Balance Calcium, Diet &amp; Supplements<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One has to obtain calcium from other sources such as food since the body doesn\u2019t produce it naturally. These foods are<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dairy products like yogurt, milk and cheese<\/li>\n<li>Green leafy vegetables such as kale and broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Fish such as sardines and salmon<\/li>\n<li>Lentils and beans<\/li>\n<li>Rhubarb<\/li>\n<li>Amaranth pseudocereal<\/li>\n<li>Calcium-fortified foods like soy products (soybeans, tofu and soy milk), fruit juices, cereals and multigrain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are lactose intolerant, follow a vegan diet, are under long-term treatment for corticosteroids, have digestive issues or consume a diet high in sodium and protein (such as KETO) diet which makes your body excrete higher levels of calcium you should consider adding calcium supplements to your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the National Institutes of Health, an adult needs the suggested calcium intake daily:<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 476px;\" width=\"764\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <b> Category<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <b>Dose<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19-50 years (adults)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51-70 years (men)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">51-70 years (women)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,200 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">71 years +<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,200 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teens (pregnant and breastfeeding)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,300 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adults (pregnant and breastfeeding)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000 mg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Why the Hype About Calcium You Say?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calcium plays many important functions within the body such as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bone health<\/li>\n<li>Cardiovascular system such as blood clotting<\/li>\n<li>Lowers risk of high blood pressure during pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Improves cholesterol levels<\/li>\n<li>Lowers the danger of colorectal adenomas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Conclusion:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to come to the decision if you need <\/span>calcium supplements<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or not is to consult a doctor or a nutritionist and draw up a diet chart. 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