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Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
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The benefits of calcium
The risks of too little calcium
Calcium requirements
Calcium and diet
Who should consider calcium supplements?
Do calcium supplements have risks?
Types of calcium supplements
Choosing calcium supplements
More isn't always better: Too much calcium has risks
The benefits of calcium
Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.
Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. But evidence about such health benefits is not definitive.
