Parmigiano Reggiano, in the list of cheeses, is on the podium for calcium content, along with Grana Padano and Pecorino Siciliano. In fact, 100 grams of Parmigiano contain approximately 1160 mg of calcium. This is because calcium is very abundant in milk, and we remind you that to produce a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano, an average of 600 liters of milk are used.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body: 99% is found in the skeleton, in the form of carbonate, a small percentage is found in teeth, and even smaller percentages in plasma. Calcium, in fact, is essential for the development and health of teeth and bones, and in the latter, it plays a fundamental structural role. For this reason, the recommended daily allowance of calcium for an adult is 1000 mg. This means that with a 40g serving of Parmigiano Reggiano, which is the recommended daily amount twice a week, our body will already have approximately half of its daily requirement of this mineral so useful to the body.
Why is calcium good for bones?
The human skeleton is composed of bones with a dynamic structure that constantly remodels throughout life. Every day, this remodeling process removes approximately 500 mg of calcium from the bones, which are then reconstituted with a new mineralization process that can only occur if the body has the necessary amount of calcium available. This explains why it is important for growing children to meet their daily calcium requirements, and why one of the causes of osteoporosis is calcium deficiency, and if one suffers from it, it is necessary to resort to foods that can compensate for the lack of calcium in the body.
In addition to being good for bones, the calcium in Parmigiano Reggiano also helps the body with other functions, such as nerve transmission, hormone secretion, vasodilation, and muscle contraction.
The benefits of adequate daily calcium intake are many, and Parmigiano Reggiano can be a tasty ally to ensure you don't miss out on them: another great reason to enjoy it, don't you think? You can buy different ages on our shop!
