Calcium and Psoriasis

Calcium is on the 5th place among the elements, which compose our body (preceded by Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen and Nitrogen). Among the metals which form alkali bases, Calcium is on the first place.

Calcium is in the composition of the skeleton, teeth, nails, and hair.

Calcium supports the vessels due to its influence on the smooth muscles, located in the walls of the vessels. Calcium controls the reduction and weakening of the skeletal musculature. If there is not enough of Calcium in the body, then there are prolonged muscle spasm and deteriorations of the blood supply to the skin.

Signs of Calcium Metabolism Disorder

Scientists have discovered about 300 various deviations caused by the deficiency of Calcium in the body. As far as psoriasis treatment is concerned, deficiency in Calcium leads to the tendency toward allergic rashes on the skin, toward the convulsive reactions, muscular spasms, and toward frequent constipation.

Intake of Calcium rich products is used in treatment of Tetany (strong muscular spasms); Calcium helps to regulate the work of the heart, blood clotting, muscle contraction; Calcium contributes to the digestion of Vitamin B12.

70- 80% of Calcium that enters the body with food is derived with feces, and 150-350 mg with urine.

Here is what can be done in order to digest Calcium better:

1. Transfer of Calcium through the intestinal walls is combined with the expenditure of energy. In order to better digest Calcium it is necessary to provide the body with oxygen and with easily digested carbohydrates (sugars, fiber, and starches found in breads, cereals, fruits, and vegetables).
2. Provide the body with Vitamin D in order to have healthy kidneys. The substance, which transports Calcium in the small intestine, is formed in kidneys from Vitamin D.
3. Eat foods with Carotene (an organic compound, found in orange and yellow fruits and vegetables, i.e. carrots) in order to have a healthy mucosa in the small intestine. Regenerated mucosa cannot digest Calcium.
4. Calcium is better digested together with the food proteins, citric acid and lactose. Amino acids in the proteins combined with Calcium form easily digested complexes. Same does the citric acid combined with Calcium. Fermented Lactose supports low pH in the bowels, which prevents the formation of phosphoric-calcium salts that can not be dissolved.