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Calcium deficiency can lead to many diseases especially rickets. Calcium is responsible for good bone and teeth structure. Osteomalacia is a disease of abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of calcium and phosphorous. Lack of free ionized calcium in the blood may cause tetany. In addition, calcium also plays an important part in other functions such as nerve conduction, muscle contraction, enzyme activity and blood clotting.

According to a nutritionist, benefits of calcium include: prevent the onset of osteoporosis, support the activities of enzymes, hormones, nerves and blood.

The botanical name of sweet lime is Citrus lemettioides, it's a citrus fruit which has good nutritional value. Sweet lime also has some medicinal properties and in India it is used for its cooling effect in cases of fever and jaundice.Like all citrus fruits sweet lime is rich Vitamin C. Also it's a good source of potassium. Sweet lime is free of fat and sodium. It also contains fiber, magnesium, calcium and zinc.