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 blood clotting,
- normal energy metabolism,
- normal muscle function,
- normal signal transmission between nerve cells,
- normal function of digestive enzymes,
- cell division and specialisation
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.