Calcium
Calcium’s main role is a structural one and the most abundant mineral in the human body.
So why do we need to make
sure we get the *RNI of Calcium if there’s so much already? Well, that’s
because calcium also plays a role in cell biology. Calcium can bind to a wide
range of proteins altering their biological activity, which is important in
nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction.
There is continuous movement of calcium between the skeleton, blood and other parts of the body and calcium is vital for helping blood clot.
Foods high in calcium:
Tofu (if prepared using calcium
sulphate contains more than four times the calcium of whole cow's milk),
*The old Recommended Daily Amounts (RDAs) have now been replaced by the term
Reference Nutrient Intake (RNI). The RNI is the amount of nutrient which is
enough for at least 97% of the population.
Please use your common
sense when applying any of the nutritional information contained within the
pages of heathen vegan – they are for guidance only and should in no way take
the place of professional help.
