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CalciumHow Calcium is Used in the Body99% of calcium in the body is stored in the bones and teeth and accounts for 1.5% of total weight. Example: If an individual weighs 200 pounds, about 3 pounds is attributed to calcium. Calcium is one of the three electrolytes (calcium, sodium, potassium) found in the body which work in harmony to balance our system. When one gets out of step, health disturbances erupt - some of which can be life-threatening. Calcium assists the body with the following functions: teeth and bone health, bone density, bone strength, blood clotting, nerve conduction, muscle contraction, enzyme related activity.
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