Calcium is the most abundant trace element in the human body. Most of the calcium is found in the teeth and bones. We were taught from childhood that the main source of calcium is dairy products.
Let's face it. Calcium-rich plant foods:
Poppy - 1460 mg / 100 g
Sesame 670 - 975 mg / 100 g
Nettle - 713 mg / 100 g
Large plantain - 412 mg / 100 g
Sunflower seeds - 367 mg / 100 g
Rosehip - 257 mg / 100 g
Almonds 252 - 273 mg / 100 g
Parsley - 245 mg / 100 g
Hazelnut - 226 mg / 100 g
Amaranth seed - 214 mg / 100 g
Watercress - 214 mg / 100 g
While in cow's milk its content is only 120 mg / 100 g, and in cottage cheese 80 mg / 100.
Recommended Daily Allowances for Calcium Intake by the World Health Organization:
Children under 3 years old - 600 mg.
Children from 4 to 10 years old - 800 mg.
Children from 10 to 13 years old - 1000 mg.
Teenagers from 13 to 16 years old - 1200 mg.
Young people 16 and older - 1000 mg.
Adults 25 to 50 years old - 800 to 1200 mg.
