What are the uses of calcium?

Answer by  turkmeister77 (107)

Calcium is a vital mineral for healthy bones and teeth. It is also necessary for brain and nervous system function, heart function, and reportedly can even improve the quality of ones sleep. Calcium is also believed to provide at least some protection against certain types of cancers, as well as assist women with problems relating to hormones and menstruation.

Answer by  Valentine62 (2131)

Calcium builds strong bones and teeth, but in order for that to happen, milk has to have vitamin D. Vitamin D helps your body to absorb the calcium.

Answer by  acuman (8)

Calcium is used in the body to strengthen bones, absorb B12 and iron, help the blood clot, regulate blood pressure, and help muscles and nerves function properly.

Answer by  Gus28 (683)

Calcium has long been considered the most important mineral in building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. However, research is showing that calcium also has other important benefits. Calcium is now considered as a mineral preventing colon cancer. In more traditional functions, it contracts muscles, aids blood clothing, eases PMS symptoms, activates enzymes, helps secrete hormones, and conducts nerve impulses.

Answer by  jwalk (389)

Calcium is necessary for maintaining the body's skeletal system. Studies indicate it is beneficial in the treatment of colon cancer, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and kidney stones.

Answer by  tcat (769)

Calcium can be had through supplements or food items, milk,dairy products and spinach. It makes bones strong. It helps bones strenghten, heal, and grow. They say there are other positives effects of calcium too.