Calcium supplementation is a well-discussed topic in our daily lives. We often remind children, teenagers, and middle-aged and elderly people to take calcium supplements, but we often overlook the role of women. Women can also experience calcium deficiency after reaching adulthood, and they are more prone to calcium deficiency due to pregnancy, menopause, and inadequate intake of nutrients. Below, I will teach you how to determine if you are calcium deficient.
1) Excessive sweating
This refers to sweating during rest and relaxation.
2) Leg cramps
This is the occurrence of cramps in the leg muscles when walking for long periods, climbing stairs, or getting cold.
3) Joint pain
This type of pain is often localized and commonly affects the shoulder joints and the heels.
4) Back pain
The spine gradually deforms and tilts forward due to osteoporosis, causing back pain.
5) Loose teeth
This is related to osteoporosis of the alveolar bone.
6) Shortened height, feeling that pants are too long
This is mainly due to compression and reduction of the distance between the vertebral bodies.
7) Increased risk of fractures
In severe cases, fractures may occur due to external forces (such as falling).
If you experience three or more of the above symptoms, you should be cautious about calcium deficiency.
While reminding parents and children to take calcium supplements, many women often overlook their own needs. Calcium deficiency not only affects their posture, but also weakens the immune system, leads to osteoporosis, and increases the risk of fractures. Therefore, women should also pay attention to calcium supplementation. In the previous paragraphs, we introduced the importance of calcium for women, as well as the symptoms of calcium deficiency and methods of supplementation according to different age groups. We hope that you will pay attention to calcium supplementation in the future.
