How to increase calcium, and immunity power

[Vijayrm]

Hi,

My mother is suffering from calcium deficiency, she is taking xtracal tab, and she has very poor resistance power and vitamin D also less, please suggest what food she has to take, she is vegetarian.

[Simba1992]

Hello Vijayrm,

Calcium is absorbed very poorly from tabs. I think choral calcium is the best of supplements but what is important to take along side is D3,K2 vitamines. If your mother is low on D3 she should take 5000-10000iu daily. Leafy green vegetables have a lot of calcium. Hope this of help😊

[Simba1992 in reply to Simba1992]

Forgot about Boron. Very good for bones😊

[Vijayrm]

Thank you ☺

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Hi Vijayrm, sesame seeds are a good source of calcium and they also contain magnesium, so are good for our bones, you can also buy Tahini which's a sesame seed butter made with sesame seeds and olive oil, its really nice on toast too...

Here's a link about sesame seeds:

saveourbones.com/the-power-...

[patliputra]

Foods rich in in calcium include milk,yogurt,cheese,okra,spinach,other green leafy veg. Etc. Take Vit D3 supplements.

[BadHare]

Is your mother's calcium deficiency causing osteopenia or osteoporisis?

Can you get kefir? Fermented foods like this, & certain cheeses, contain vitamin K2 which is essential for directing calcium to the bones. Magnesium is also essential along with vitamin D3 cholecalciferol. Chelated magnesium is the most bioavailable form, & is best taken at bedtime on an empty stomach.