Appropriate calcium intake in the dairy-free diet
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1. The effect of calcium on the body
It plays an important role in the human body fulfills the following functions: building (bones, teeth, nails, hair), hormonal, motor (regulates muscle contraction). The human body's demand for calcium varies greatly depending on age and sex. This demand increases in children aged 918 years and has a memory of about 1300 mg/hour. In women over 50 years of age and in men aged 66 years or older, it causes a rapid increase in blood pressure and blood pressure in the body during pregnancy.2. Alternative sources of calcium
This is due to the proper ratio of calcium to phosphorus and the lactose content, which increases its absorption. So we should pay particular attention in our diet to soybeans and soy products, such as tofu, which is a product that is often enriched with calcium. Alternative calcium sources can also include sesame, maple or cereal products such as oatmeal or shrimp. Sources: self-development based on the USDA Food Composition Databases. Therefore, we should make sure that our daily diet is adequate not only in terms of bone density, but also in relation to the supply of micro- and macronutrient products.