Calcium
A mineral essential for the organism.
Calcium contributes to:
- to normal blood clotting
- to a normal energy metabolism
- to normal muscle function
- to normal signal transmission between nerve cells
- for the normal function of digestive enzymes
Aside from that:
- Calcium has a function in cell division and specialization
- Calcium is needed to maintain normal bones and teeth
- Calcium contributes to reducing bone mineral loss in postmenopausal women. Low bone mineral density is a risk factor for osteoporosis-related fractures.
- Calcium is needed for healthy growth and development of bones in children