Joints, Bones & Muscles
Calcium
Ca — Element #20
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, with 99% stored in bones and teeth as hydroxyapatite. It is essential for skeletal structure, muscle contraction, nerve signal transmission, and...
Helps with
- Supports Bone Mineralization And Maintenance Of Bone Density Across All Life Stages
- Required For Normal Muscle Contraction, Including Cardiac Muscle Function
- Plays A Critical Role In Nerve Impulse Transmission And Neuromuscular Signaling
- Necessary For The Blood Coagulation Cascade (Cofactor For Clotting Factors)
Note Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL): 2,500 mg/day for adults 19–50; 2,000 mg/day for adults 51+ Note Excessive intake linked to hypercalcemia, kidney stones, and possibly increased cardiovascular risk from supplements