I'm suffering from calcium deficiency. What should I do? What food items do I need to take in excess?

Question

Hi lybrate-user,
Take a good calcium rich diet including
1.dairy products like-milk and curd.
2.Oranges-oranges are not only rich in calcium but also contain vitamin D that is essential to absorb the calcium in the body.
3.Herbs like mint and basil.
4.Spices like cinnamon and thyme.
5.Eat garlic.
6.Green leafy vegetables like spinach, turnip, kale, romaine lettuce, celery, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus and mushrooms.
7.Beans.Please turn back for any further guidance. Take care.

Bhavani Sagar Surampally · Accepted Answer

Hi lybrate-user,
Take a good calcium rich diet including
1.dairy products like-milk and curd.
2.Oranges-oranges are not only rich in calcium but also contain vitamin D that is essential to absorb the calcium in the body.
3.Herbs like mint and basil.
4.Spices like cinnamon and thyme.
5.Eat garlic.
6.Green leafy vegetables like spinach, turnip, kale, romaine lettuce, celery, broccoli, cabbage, asparagus and mushrooms.
7.Beans.Please turn back for any further guidance. Take care.

Apeksha Thakkar · Answer

Hello,

Milk and milk products,nachni,beans,soya and its products are some good sources of the nutrients.
Early morning exposure of sunlight for atleast 20 mins would prove beneficial.
Weight lifting also helps to increase bone strength.