Calcium deficiency - causes, symptoms and effects

What are the causes of a calcium deficiency?

It will come as no surprise that the most common reason for calcium deficiency is a poorly structured diet. This element is found primarily in milk and its products, smoked fish, nuts and seeds, wheat bran and pulses (e.g. white beans or soya). However, some foods can lead to a real impairment of calcium absorption, e.g. large portions of protein or vegetables containing oxalates (e.g. spinach, sorrel). In addition, the impaired calcium uptake may be due to certain diseases such as the celiac disease.

Another and equally frequent cause of calcium deficiency is insufficient vitamin D3 levels. Cholecalciferol synthesized in the skin is responsible for the proper involvement and use of calcium and phosphorus, which explains its important role in maintaining the beneficial condition of bones and a proper muscle function. However, vitamin D3 deficiency may be the result of low exposure to sunlight or a poorly structured diet (low in meat, mushrooms, eggs or cheese).

What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency?

The appearance of the first symptoms indicating calcium deficiency in the daily diet is usually noticeable through an increase in perceived fatigue, deterioration in the strength of hair, skin and nails, as well as a persistent pain of the muscles and joints. Many people with dietary calcium deficits also complain of involuntary muscle spasms, uncontrolled numbness and tingling sensations in the extremities, attacks of dyspnea as well as swallowing disorders (as a result of muscle impairment).

Nevertheless, the most important problem associated with calcium deficiency is the weakening of the bone strength. A decrease in mineral mass may lead to an increased risk of fractures and damage to the musculoskeletal system. In elderly people it may result in much faster occurrence of osteoporotic changes. Other symptoms include:

• respiratory disorders,
• poor dental strength,
• blood clotting problems,
• tendencies for nosebleeds,
• increased chance of bruising on the skin.

How can you counteract the effects of a calcium deficiency?

When a balanced and varied diet does not bring the expected results, supplements may be the best method. Thanks to them you can easily and conveniently provide your body with the right amount of calcium, which will allow you to really reduce the effects of a deficiency.

The Vita-Min Multiple Sport supplement is a unique capsule, prepared especially for anyone who wants to take care of their daily diet like a real professional! The product is composed of precisely adjusted doses of the most important vitamins and minerals (in the form of easily assimilable Albion® amino acid chelates), which have been enriched with high-quality additions (e.g. highly standardized plant extracts). The product of the Olimp Sport Nutrition brand was prepared in a modern research and development centre, where the modern technology and advanced production methods make it possible to obtain a standard consistent with that of a pharmaceutical company.