{"product_id":"calcium-1","title":"Calcium (fingerstick)","description":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is Calcium?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCalcium is a mineral that is crucial for the structure and maintenance of bones and teeth. It also plays an important role in blood clotting, transmitting signals in nerve cells, and muscle contraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhy should you test Calcium levels?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA calcium test can be useful for determining whether there is a high or low calcium level in the blood, which can indicate various health issues. Testing calcium may be especially important for people with symptoms of a calcium deficiency or excess, or for those who suffer from conditions that affect calcium absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does it indicate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe calcium level in the blood can be an indicator for a range of conditions, including osteoporosis, thyroid problems, and kidney diseases. It can also point to the effectiveness of calcium supplements or the impact of certain medications on calcium metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a high calcium level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA high calcium level, or hypercalcemia, may indicate hyperparathyroidism (overactive parathyroid glands), or excessive intake of calcium or vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat does a low calcium level mean?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA low calcium level, or hypocalcemia, may indicate a deficiency of vitamin D, kidney failure, or hypoparathyroidism (underactive parathyroid glands). It can also occur with pancreatitis or certain medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BloedCheckup","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47863539335514,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/6816\/2394\/files\/CalciumfromBloedCheckup.webp?v=1755941672","url":"https:\/\/store.bloedcheckup.nl\/products\/calcium-1","provider":"BloedCheckup","version":"1.0","type":"link"}