In this episode, we are doing a mineral deep dive on calcium, a mineral that is mostly known for its impact on bone health, but has a huge impact on our thyroid, ability to balance our blood sugar, and how our nervous system functions as well. As always with these mineral deep dives, I will cover what calcium does in the body and what happens when we have high or low levels. I will also be covering lab testing for calcium via blood and hair mineral testing along with providing sample days of how to get enough calcium from food for my patreon members. You can join to get access to all bonus podcasts and resources at patreon.com/hormonehealingrd. Quick reminder, this podcast is for informational purposes only. Please talk with your healthcare provider before making any nutrition or lifestyle changes. Links/Resources:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hormonehealingrd Feminine Periodical (monthly newsletter): https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/d0317056cd  Thyroid Training: https://hormonehealingrd.ck.page/bc89ec6723  Iodine Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/iodine-the-miracle-mineral/id1568547321?i=1000560008653  Master Your Minerals course: https://www.hormonehealingrd.com/master-your-minerals-course Boron deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nothing-boring-about-boron/id1568547321?i=1000581367892 Copper deep dive episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copper-deep-dive/id1568547321?i=1000586081883 Calcium regulation: https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/calcium Vitamin D causing calcification (both high and low): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5986531/#:~:text=While%20a%20large%20number%20of,term%20supplementation%20providing%20protective%20effects.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17218831/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24586387/ Pregnancy and lactation: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1595236/ Bone health:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19828898/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19968914/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17944055/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19488681/ Iron absorption: