<p><b>Richmond Township</b> is a <a href=/pages/w/132303173474206>civil township</a> of <a href=/pages/w/112665105412526>Macomb County, Michigan</a>, United States. At the <a href=/pages/w/113048572054318>2000 census</a>, the township population was 3,416.
Dietary sodium is a major determinant of urinary calcium loss (1) . High-sodium intake results in increased loss of calcium in the urine, possibly due to competition between sodium and calcium for reabsorption in the kidneys or by an effect of sodium on parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion.
Factors which Affect Calcium Absorption. 1  Amount of Calcium Consumed - The more calcium you consume, the less you absorb. Though consuming more calcium will increase your total level.2. 2  Age - Children absorb about 60% of the calcium from foods, while adults absorb only 20%. Calcium absorption decreases with age and people over 50 should eat more calcium. 2; Pregnancy - Pregnant women absorb more calcium. 2; Vitamin D Intake - Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. It can be found in foods or created by exposing skin to sunshine. 2