What is Calcium Gluconate?
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body and is of paramount importance for the proper functioning of the body. Calcium gluconate is specifically calcium combined with glucose or blood sugar. Having the right amount of calcium is crucial for building and maintaining strong bones, as the body will actually take calcium from bones if there are low calcium levels. Cellular functioning, blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and healthy teeth formation are all affected by calcium levels in the body. Calcium can also bind to other minerals (such as phosphate) and assist in eliminating them from the body. Calcium naturally exists in many foods including dairy products, seaweed, quinoa, beans and nuts. Some people suffer from a disorder known as hypocalcemia, a calcium deficiency in the blood. The most common cause of hypocalcemia is vitamin D deficiency, due to poor diet or lack of exposure to the sun. This is because adequate amounts of vitamin D are r
