Calcium Benefits for Oral and Dental Health

Calcium Benefits for Oral and Dental Health

Calcium is an essential mineral for strong teeth and bones. It helps prevent tooth decay and osteoporosis.

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  Where do you find calcium?

  Calcium-rich sources include milk and other dairy products, such as cheese, yogurt, sour cream and yogurt.
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  Are you looking for other ways to get calcium?

  If you have lactose intolerance, vegetarianism or milk allergy, you might want to consider calcium-rich alternatives: 

  
  

  • Beans
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Tofu
  • Calcium-fortified soy milk
  • Calcium-fortified orange juice
  • Calcium-fortified bread and cereals

  
  

  If you eat meat, you may also need to store canned salmon or sardines, which contain high levels of calcium from fish bones.

   

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  But don't forget:

  Calcium consumption is not enough. Your body needs to absorb the metal properly to enjoy its benefits in strengthening bones. To enhance calcium absorption, make sure your body contains enough vitamin D.

  
  

  You can get vitamin D naturally by being in the sun or looking for food sources. Just add egg yolks, liver, mushrooms, fatty fish, milk or fortified juices to your diet.