Calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral in building and maintaining strong, healthy bones & teeth. The main benefits of calcium are;

  • assisting growth & maintenance of strong, healthy bones
  • building & supporting the development of strong, healthy teeth
  • helping to achieve peak bone mass
  • assisting the prevention & treatment of osteoporosis
  • Almost three quarters of women and half of men have inadequate intakes of calcium1.

Sources of dietary calcium are dairy (milk, yoghurt, cheese), fish, green vegetables & nuts.