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You Should Know About Calcium is the most abundant mineral in
the body, making up nearly 2% of total body weight. More than
99% of the calcium in your body is found in your bones, but the
other 1% is perhaps just as important for good health. Many
enzymes depend on calcium in order to work properly, as do your
nerves, heart, and blood-clotting mechanisms. To build bone, you
need to have enough calcium in your diet. But in spite of
calcium-fortified orange juice and the best efforts of the dairy
industry, most Americans are calcium deficient. Calcium
supplements are a simple way to make sure you are getting enough
of this important mineral. One of the most important uses of
calcium is to help prevent and treat osteoporosis, the
progressive loss of bone mass to which women are especially
vulnerable. Calcium works best when combined with vitamin D.
Other meaningful evidence suggests that calcium