the essential building materials involved in maintaining this structure.
When dietary calcium intake is consistently inadequate, the body still needs calcium for essential functions such as:
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Muscle contraction
Normal nerve signaling
Heart function
Blood clotting
Maintenance of bones and teeth
Because calcium in the blood must remain within a relatively narrow range, the body can draw on calcium stored in the skeleton when necessary.
Over long periods, insufficient calcium—especially when combined with other risk factors—can contribute to reduced bone strength.
That is why calcium intake deserves attention, particularly during
