Calcium
Calcium exists in greater quantities than any other mineral in the human body. 99% of bodily calcium is located in the bones and teeth, where it provides structural stability and strength. Additionally, calcium plays a role in various cellular processes, including energy production, blood clotting, signal transmission between nerve cells and the excitation of muscles and nerves.
According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA):
Calcium
- contributes to normal muscle function
- plays a role in the division and specialisation of cells
- is needed for the maintenance of bones
- is needed for the maintenance of teeth
- contributes to reducing the decline of bone density in postmenopausal women (osteoporosis)
- is needed for normal growth and bone development in children