Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. You must absorb calcium every day from your dietary intake because your body does not make calcium. You lose calcium through your skin, nails, hair, sweat, urine and feces. When you do not have enough calcium, your body breaks down bone to obtain the mineral.

Bones are constantly going through a process known as remodeling in which small amounts of old bone are removed and new bone is formed in its place. Generally, after age 35, more bone is lost than gained. Bone loss accelerates after menopause.

Women are vulnerable to osteoporosis, or a thinning of the bones, which develops slowly over many years. Researchers believe that decreasing hormone levels, too little calcium in the diet early in life, and lack of exercise play a role in osteoporosis.

You can get the amount of calcium required daily through a variety of foods. Milk and dairy products offer the biggest source of calcium. Green leafy vegetables are another source of calcium. Therefore, eating a balanced diet with a variety of foods is very important. Supplementing a healthy diet with calcium rich teas or capsules helps to maintain a rich supply of calcium.

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