Hidden calcium deficiency test
Calcium is not only for bones: cramps, numbness, brittle nails, dental problems and palpitations can be signs of a shortfall. Answer 19 questions about symptoms, diet and risk factors — the test will estimate the likelihood of a hidden calcium deficiency and suggest what to do next. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis: a blood test confirms a deficiency.
From symptoms and habits — to a risk level
The test draws on typical signs of a calcium shortfall, dietary patterns and proven risk factors (age, hormonal status, diseases and medications that affect calcium and bone density). Each answer is converted into points, and the total is matched against thresholds to give a risk level and a set of recommendations.
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01personWho you areAge, sex and risk groups (menopause, pregnancy, diet).
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02sentiment_dissatisfiedSymptomsCramps, numbness, teeth, nails, bones, memory — how often they occur.
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03nutritionDiet and historyCalcium sources, supplements, exercise, diseases and medications.
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04skeletonRisk levelPoints, a colour-coded risk scale and personal recommendations.
Take the test
Answer based on how you have felt over the past few weeks and your usual lifestyle. There are no right or wrong answers — the more honest you are, the more accurate the result.
The result is calculated instantly, right in your browser.
Why the body needs calcium
About 99% of calcium is stored in bones and teeth, but the remaining 1% is vital: it enables nerve conduction, muscle contraction (including the heart) and blood clotting. When blood calcium runs low, the body draws it from the bones — which is why chronic deficiency quietly leads to osteopenia and osteoporosis.
Where to get calcium
Dairy products
Leafy greens
Fish with bones
Nuts and seeds
Fortified foods
Tofu and legumesWhen to see a doctor
Seek prompt medical advice for severe cramps and spasms, persistent numbness and tingling, heart rhythm disturbances, frequent fractures from minor trauma or an established diagnosis of osteoporosis. A doctor will order blood tests (calcium, vitamin D, PTH) and, if needed, a DEXA densitometry scan.
