How to Use calcium in a Sentence

calcium

noun
  • Her doctor said she should eat more foods that are high in calcium, such as milk and cheese.
  • Hard cheese tends to have more calcium than soft and fresh cheese.
    — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
  • This will get rid of soap scum, limescale, calcium, and rust.
    — Chris Hachey, BGR, 8 June 2021
  • Help your bones stay strong with calcium.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Lead looks a lot like calcium to many of the systems in our body.
    — Aaron Specht, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2024
  • They are often made up of calcium from the urine.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Dark leafy greens such as collards and kale are high in calcium.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 20 May 2024
  • The plants cannot use the soil’s calcium unless the soil is moist.
    — Margaret Lauterbach, idahostatesman, 16 June 2018
  • What kind of calcium score would leave a father in tears?
    — Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
  • One of the key roles of calcium is helping to build strong bones and teeth.
    — Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 9 July 2024
  • Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones and teeth.
    — Zia Sherrell, Health, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Maybe a calcium gummy or tablet would work for you.
    — Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • By spring, the calcium in the lime should be available to your plants.
    — oregonlive, 14 Aug. 2022
  • Use fresh or frozen fruit, and add low-fat milk for calcium and protein.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Many legumes are good sources of calcium, as well as rich in fiber and protein.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 16 June 2026
  • Love darts are tiny spikes, made of the same calcium crystals as snail shells.
    — Kate Golembiewski, CNN, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Most of the calcium in your body is in your bones and teeth, keeping them strong.
    — Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Dairy yogurt is a good source of calcium.
    — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Made from ground-up rock, limestone, or dolomite, lime is high in calcium.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2021
  • Most kidney stones are made of calcium.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
  • In fact, milk is one of the best sources of calcium, which your body needs to support bone health.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022
  • Just three ounces delivers a tad more calcium than a glass of milk.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Dairy is part of a healthy diet, and a tasty way to get protein and calcium.
    — Alison Myers, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Pairing them with a small amount of low-fat cheese adds protein and calcium.
    — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The calcium and trace nutrients in wood ash can help give these plants a boost.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • The calcium and trace nutrients in wood ash can help give these plants a boost.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Add lime to the soil in the fall to increase the calcium level for next year’s crop.
    — oregonlive, 29 June 2020
  • Remember that eggshells are a good source of calcium for plant growth.
    — Stan Davidson, Sun-Sentinel.com, 4 June 2018
  • In regard to your health at this time, make sure there is enough calcium in your diet.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 June 2020
  • This makes the milk taste sweeter, but does not affect the calcium.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 1 Dec. 2021

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