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Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added to others, available as a dietary supplement, and present in some medicines (such as antacids). Calcium is required for vascular contraction and vasodilation, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling and hormonal secretion, though less than 1% of total body calcium is needed to support these critical metabolic functions. This resource provides facts about calcium.
- Subject:
- Health
- Healthful Living
- Material Type:
- Lesson
- Reading
- Provider:
- The Office of Dietary Supplements
- Author:
- The Office of Dietary Supplements
- Date Added:
- 02/26/2019