Calcium: benefits for the body's health and well-being

Calcium is the major trace element present in large quantities in our bodies. Around 99% of calcium is found in bones, but it is also present in muscle cells and blood. It plays a crucial role in bone solidity, promoting bone growth and cell renewal.

Here are just a few of its many benefits:

• Helps muscle contraction
• Activation of certain enzymes
• Stimulates cell renewal

Calcium deficiency can manifest itself through symptoms such as :

• Bone pain
• Brittle nails
• White hair
• Dry, scaly skin
• Skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis

Where can we find calcium in our diet?

To prevent calcium deficiency, it's important to eat foods rich in this mineral. Dairy products are the richest sources, and we recommend eating three portions a day. Fruit and vegetables, which should be eaten at least five times a day, are also important sources of calcium.

Some mineral waters are particularly rich in calcium, such as :

• Courmayeur: 576 mg/l
• Hépar : 549 mg/l
• Contrex: 486 mg/l

Micronutrient deficiencies are becoming increasingly common, due to the depletion of nutrients in food (-4% since 1950), poor assimilation and stressful living conditions. It is therefore essential to find complementary sources of calcium.

How can calcium deficiency be effectively remedied for the skin?

Not only is calcium essential for our bodies, it is also a key component of the skin. In cosmetics, calcium reinforces the skin's natural barrier and protects it from external aggression. It stimulates cellular renewal of the skin barrier, making the skin less permeable to allergens and microbes present in air and water. Gemology offers calcium-rich skin care products to provide skin with the resources it needs.