Calcium, Urine Test

Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in bone health, blood clotting, muscle contraction and sending nerve signals.

Deficient calcium levels (hypocalcemia) can lead to:

• Osteoporosis
• Osteopenia
• Tingling/Numbess in fingers
• Muscle cramps
• Lethargy
• Mental Confusion
• Dermatitis
• Malformations of the skeleton

Major sources of calcium are dairy products and other food:

• Milk
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Broccoli
• Kale
• Fortified cereals and juices
• Tofu and other soy products

Calcium deficiency can be more prevalent in people who are:

• Have an allergy to milk or a lactose intolerance
• Postmenopausal women
• Have insufficient levels of vitamin D and magnesium