Do I Have Calcium Deficiency?

Do you have muscle aches or cramps?

Do you feel pain in your thighs and arms, especially under your armpits, while walking or moving your body in another way?

Do you have numbness and tingling in the hands, arms, feet, legs, and around the mouth?

Do you have difficulty sleeping (you have insomnia and are sleepy during the day)?

Do you have extreme fatigue, lack of energy and overall feeling of sluggishness?

Do you have lightheadedness or dizziness?

Do you find it difficult to concentrate, forget often and feel confused?

Do you have dry and itchy skin, or a skin rash such as eczema or psoriasis?

Do you have dry and brittle nails?

Do you have difficulty swallowing?

Do you have frequent bone fractures or diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis?

If you are a woman, do you have severe PMS?

Do you have dental problems such as weak roots, irritated gums, brittle teeth, and tooth decay?

Do you feel depressed or anxious?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency or hypocalcemia refers to a low level of calcium in your body. Nowadays, hypocalcemia is a global health problem, and about 68 percent of people in the United States are calcium deficient. Approximately 99 percent of calcium is stored in your bones and teeth to help them grow and develop, and the remaining 1 percent is involved in the functioning of muscles, blood vessels and the nervous system. People more prone to calcium deficiency are vegans, menopausal women, people with dairy intolerance, men over 70, women over 50 and adolescent boys and girls.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency, also known as hypocalcemia, means that you do not have enough calcium in your body. Calcium is stored in your bones and teeth. If your body does not get enough calcium to function properly, it will excrete calcium from your bones to make up for the deficiency. If this lasts for a long time, your bones will be damaged. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for healthy adults is around 1000 mg of calcium daily. To increase calcium levels eat dairy products, leafy green vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, or spinach), fish and use supplements.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a calcium deficiency. A low level of calcium in your body is called hypocalcemia or calcium deficiency disease. Calcium is very important for the health of your bones, teeth, nerves and muscle tissue.