Bone Health

Bone up with calcium

Calcium is an essential nutrient that influences every cell in the body. From your skeleton to your teeth, the body depends on calcium to carry out its many functions. Not only does calcium preserve bone density with the help of vitamin D and magnesium, it also allows nerves to send messages, assists in contracting muscles, including those of the heart.

Osteoporosis

The word osteoporosis means porous bones. It is a disease characterized by a thinning and weakening of the bones.
Osteoporosis affects many more women than men and is a particularly distressing problem for older people.