Calcium intake and absorption: Are you getting enough?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. About 1% of the body's calcium is used for metabolic functions, such as vascular contraction and dilation, muscle function, blood clotting,  heart rhythm, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and hormone secretion. The remaining 99% is found in structural support for your bones and teeth. When calcium blood levels are low, a hormone signals that calcium be released from bones into the bloodstream. Recommended calcium intake Many people don't…
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