Any effects of having a lack of calcium in your diet?

Answer 1

Calcium is necessary for building and maintaining strong bones and teeth, muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and relaxation, nerve impulse transmission and regulating fluid balance in the body. Because calcium is so important, the body stores calcium in your teeth and bones. If a person fails to consume sufficient calcium through their diet, then the body takes calcium from the bones and teeth. The result is more brittle bones and teeth, a condition referred to generally as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is more obvious in older people.

Recent studies suggest that there is a link between calcium deficiency and obesity. Conversely, adequate calcium consumption may make weight loss easier. A study published in the May, 2009 issue of the British Journal of Nutrition found that people consuming the recommended amount of calcium lost more weight on average than those who were calcium deficient. A severe calcium deficiency is usually caused by a medical condition, not diet. A severe calcium deficiency may result in muscle cramps and heart rhythm abnormalities. It is possible to die from calcium severe deficiency.