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Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added to others, available as a dietary supplement, and present in some medicines (such as antacids). Calcium is required for muscle contraction, blood vessel expansion and contraction, secretion of hormones and enzymes, and transmitting impulses throughout the nervous system. The body strives to maintain constant concentrations of calcium in blood, muscle, and intercellular fluids, though less than <1% of total body calcium is needed to support these functions.

The remaining 99% of the body's calcium supply is stored in the bones and teeth where it supports their structure. Bone itself undergoes continuous remodeling, with constant resorption and deposition of calcium into new bone. The balance between bone resorption and deposition changes with age. Bone formation exceeds resorption in growing children, whereas in early and middle adulthood both processes are relatively equal. In aging adults, particularly among postmenopausal women, bone breakdown exceeds formation, resulting in bone loss that increases the risk of osteoporosis over time.
New treatment target found for CDKL5 deficiency disorder

New treatment target found for CDKL5 deficiency disorder

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Combination treatments reduce blood pressure in patients taking ibrutinib

Combination treatments reduce blood pressure in patients taking ibrutinib

New approach to treating neuropathic pain offers the possibility of non-opioid pain relief for millions

New approach to treating neuropathic pain offers the possibility of non-opioid pain relief for millions

Study reveals impact of lantibiotic preservatives on gut microbiome

Study reveals impact of lantibiotic preservatives on gut microbiome

Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis

Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

Is there an association between vitamin D, immunocompetence, and aging?

New drug kills tumor cells by triggering a deadly calcium storm

New drug kills tumor cells by triggering a deadly calcium storm

Mapping the neural pathways of thirst and salt satiety

Mapping the neural pathways of thirst and salt satiety

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

Sclerostin may protect against heart disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

Groundbreaking technology shows immense potential for treating ischemic retinopathy

Groundbreaking technology shows immense potential for treating ischemic retinopathy

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Nutrigenomics paves the way for customized diets in lactose intolerance care

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Wearable blood pressure monitoring for assessing remote blood pressure regulation

Wearable blood pressure monitoring for assessing remote blood pressure regulation

Discovering distinct gut-brain pathways for sugars and fats

Discovering distinct gut-brain pathways for sugars and fats

From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows

From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows

Study provides new insights into aging process of the human mind

Study provides new insights into aging process of the human mind

ALS progression linked to mitochondria-associated membrane-ER disconnection

ALS progression linked to mitochondria-associated membrane-ER disconnection

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment

CGRP antagonists and dietary changes show promise for migraine treatment