Calcium rich foods and calcium related diseases.
Here’s a list of calcium-rich foods (both dairy and non-dairy): Dairy Sources Milk (cow, buffalo, goat) Yogurt / curd Cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, paneer) Buttermilk Non-Dairy Sources Vegetables Kale, spinach, collard greens Broccoli Turnip greens Legumes & Pulses Chickpeas (chana) Lentils (masoor, moong) Soybeans & soy products (tofu, soy milk) Nuts & Seeds Almonds Chia seeds Sesame seeds (til) Flaxseeds Fruits Oranges Figs (fresh & dried) Others Ragi (finger millet) Amaranth Blackstrap molasses Fortified plant-based milks (almond, soy, oat) Calcium Deficiency Disease Calcium deficiency is medically termed Hypocalcemia . Prolonged deficiency can lead to: Diseases / Conditions Osteoporosis – Weak, brittle bones prone to fractures. Osteopenia – Early-stage bone density loss. Rickets – Soft, weak bones in children (often with Vitamin D deficiency). Osteomalacia – Softening of bones in adults. Dental Problems – Weak tee...