Calcium

Calcium is the main mineral found in the human body. Most of the body’s calcium is located in the bones and teeth. A small amount of calcium can be found in the blood and soft tissue. Calcium is crucial for keeping teeth and bones strong and healthy. The amount of calcium needed to maintain a healthy body will depend on any pre-existing conditions, a person’s sex and age.

Why Is Calcium Needed In Our Body

Calcium is needed in order to maintain a functioning body, heart, nervous system and metabolism. Having too much calcium in the body from a diet or supplements is rare. If a person has too much calcium in their body, they may experience nausea, fatigue or depression.

Postmenopausal women, vegetarians, and those who are lactose intolerant are at a higher risk for having a calcium deficiency. If a person suspects they have a deficiency, bone mineral density tests are available.

Almost every part of the body can be negatively impacted from a calcium deficiency. Calcium helps blood vessels and muscles contract, and this mineral also helps to regulate heart contractions. The right amount of calcium can help to prevent osteoporosis, and lower the risk of getting colon cancer.

If weight is a problem, calcium has been know to help a person loose those few extra pounds and accelerate their metabolism. Calcium has also been known to lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of getting hypertension. Calcium can be found in various dairy products, supplements, and in an multitude of fruits and vegetables.

Top Fruits For Calcium Content

The amounts of Calcium are given for 100g of each fruit.

1 Blackcurrant 61,60 mg
2 Orange 40,00 mg
3 Mulberry 39,00 mg
4 Elderberry 38,00 mg
5 Tangerine 37,00 mg
6 Fig 35,00 mg
7 Kiwi 34,00 mg
8 Jackfruit 34,00 mg
9 Redcurrant 33,00 mg
10 Lime 33,00 mg
11 Carrot 32,00 mg
12 Blackberry 29,00 mg
13 Lemon 26,00 mg
14 Gooseberry 25,00 mg
15 Raspberry 25,00 mg
16 Papaya 24,00 mg
17 Grapefruit 22,00 mg
18 Pumpkin 21,00 mg
19 Guava 18,00 mg
20 Strawberry 16,00 mg
21 Cucumber 16,00 mg
22 Grape 14,00 mg
23 Cherry (sweet) 13,00 mg
24 Pineapple 13,00 mg
25 Apricot 13,00 mg
26 Mangosteen 12,00 mg
27 Mango 10,00 mg
28 Tomato 10,00 mg
29 Pomegranate 10,00 mg
30 Melon (Cantaloupe) 9,00 mg
31 Cranberry 8,00 mg
32 Watermelon 7,00 mg
33 Blueberry 6,00 mg
34 Plum 6,00 mg
35 Peach 6,00 mg
36 Apple 6,00 mg
37 Durian 6,00 mg
38 Banana 5,00 mg
39 Lychee 5,00 mg
40 Pear 4,00 mg
41 Passion Fruit 0,40 mg