How To Recognize the Signs of Calcium Deficiency
The main thing to know about calcium is that the human body itself does not produce it, and a lack of it can cause organ failure. So how can you look for the alarm signals of calcium deficiency, and who needs to be especially attentive?
Dr. Mary
Risk groups
There are times in life when it is especially important to control calcium levels. Who is most at risk?
Pregnant women: calcium plays an active role in forming baby's bones, teeth, hair and nails as well as participates in blood clotting processes and muscle contraction. Therefore, the need for it in expectant mothers increases. Calcium deficiency during pregnancy can cause fetal malformations.
Children: from birth to adolescence the child grows rapidly, and therefore the body experiences an increased load. Calcium plays a major role in the formation of bones, and its deficiency significantly increases the risk of developing rickets, the incorrect formation of the skeleton and teeth, and allergies and frequent infections.
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