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Nutrition Facts

Calcium


 Fresh Grapefruit

Typical nutrition values for ½ medium grapefruit (154g)

4%
 Grapefruit Juice

Typical nutrition values for 8 fl oz (1 cup, 240 mL) grapefruit juice

2%
  • Calcium aids in bone and tooth development, blood pressure regulation and muscle function.
  • According to data from the 1999-2002 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, only 43% of men and 38% of women met the daily Adequate Intake (AI) recommendation for calcium.14
  • In the U.S., 10 million individuals are estimated to already have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis.15
  • High blood pressure is a debilitating condition that can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research supports that a calcium-rich diet, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, may help support healthy blood pressure.5

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