“6 Foods That Silently Deplete Your Body of Calcium: The More You Eat, the Weaker Your Bones Become.” Scientific term: Calcium (Ca) is the essential mineral for building strong bones (bone mineral density). If it’s deficient, the body draws it from the bones to power muscles and the heart. 6 foods that hinder calcium absorption if consumed in excess: High salt (Sodium): The body excretes calcium in urine to neutralize sodium. 2300mg of salt/day = calcium loss. Soft drinks: They contain phosphoric acid, which disrupts the calcium/phosphorus ratio. Too much caffeine: 3 cups of coffee/day cause the body to lose an additional 40-50mg of calcium. Spinach and Swiss chard:
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