We usually associate Calcium with strong healthy bones, but that’s not all our bodies rely on Calcium for.
We store most of it in our bones and teeth. When we become deficient, our body pulls from these ‘calcium reserves’ and prioritises its use for nerve and muscle function, like regulating our heartbeat and blood pressure.
So not getting enough Calcium could be bad news for your bones, making them weak or brittle.
You may also experience other unpleasant symptoms like abnormal blood clotting, fatigue, face twitching, muscle spasms or cramps, and numbness or pins and needles. A few of those overlap with low potassium, so a blood test is the only way to know which one you are actually dealing with.
Every daily dose of Multi 2.0 includes 1200mg of calcium citrate, the form that is easiest to absorb after surgery. Calcium is one of the nutrients most at risk after surgery, so keep up with your blood tests and follow your team's advice on how much calcium you need each day.