Calcium

:See also Calcium, New York, United States.

Applications

Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet. Its minor deficit can affect bone and teeth formation, while its excess can lead to kidney stones. Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. Dairy products are widely heralded as a rich source of calcium. Other good sources include seaweeds, such as kelp, wakame and hijiki; nuts, beans and pulses, especially when taken raw; greens; wholemeal breads; fish.

Related Topics:
Healthy diet - Kidney stone - Vitamin D - Dairy product - Seaweed - Kelp - Wakame - Hijiki - Nut - Bean - Pulses - Greens - Wholemeal - Fish

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For more information about Ca in living nature, see calcium in biology and calcium metabolism.

Related Topics:
Calcium in biology - Calcium metabolism

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Other uses include:

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• Reducing agent in the extraction of other metals such as uranium, zirconium, and thorium.
• Deoxidizer, desulfurizer, or decarburizer for various ferrous and nonferrous alloys.
• Alloying agent used in the production of aluminium, beryllium, copper, lead, and magnesium alloys.
• It is also used in making cements and mortar that are used in building.