What foods are rich in calcium? First and foremost are dairy products, so cheese, yoghurt or kefir. Calcium can also be found in dietary supplements. The NOW Foods brand offers such a product. Calcium Hydroxyapatite Caps contains calcium (from hydroxyapatite) as well as phosphorus (from hydroxyapatite). The supplement comes in the form of swallowable capsules, and there are 120 in one pack.

Calcium and phosphorus - what functions do they perform?

Both calcium and phosphorus perform many important functions in the body. Let's find out all of them.

Calcium:

• contributes to normal blood clotting,
• contributes to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism, helps in the normal functioning of muscles,
• helps in the maintenance of normal nerve transmission,
• helps in the normal functioning of digestive enzymes,
• is involved in the process of cell division and specialisation,
• is needed to maintain healthy bones and teeth.

Phosphorus:

• contributes to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism,
• helps in the proper functioning of cell membranes,
• helps in the maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.

See our Glossary to learn more about the role of minerals in the body.