You may already know that calcium is a key nutrient for the health of our bones and teeth. But, did you know that calcium is also important for nerve and muscle function?
Variations in the GC gene can impact how our body absorbs and uses calcium, which changes how much calcium we should consume in a day. Knowing exactly how much calcium you need each day can help you optimize your plant-based diet!
People with the ‘elevated risk’ variants of the GC gene should ensure that they consume 1200mg of calcium per day to help decrease their risk of bone fractures.
If you need to get more calcium in your plant-based diet, here are some sources you can include daily!
● Fortified dairy alternatives
● Nuts/seeds
● Cooked leafy green vegetables
● Tofu/edamame
● Pulses
If you want to learn more about how personalized nutrition can help you optimize your plant-based diet, contact me to schedule your Nutrigenomix test today!
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