There is a very bizarre concept in some cultures diets, namely that additional calcium intake makes you put on more weight. For the rest of the world, calcium is considered to be a mineral needed to prevent osteoporosis and recently considered to be next to a real miracle mineral that favors weight loss, alleviates depression […]

Recommended daily dose of calcium: 850-1500 mg Calcium food sources Most dairy products contain calcium. Spinach, broccoli, kale and Brussels sprouts, sardines and canned salmon with bones are also rich in calcium. The health benefits of calcium • It provides strength to the bones and teeth; • It acts in several levels of blood clotting; […]