Stronger bones are just the beginning. Most of us know that calcium builds strong bones. But did you know that it’s also responsible for many vital body functions? Calcium has also been shown to:

		Helps maintain normal muscle tone and function
		Plays a vital role in maintaining a normal heartbeat
		Essential to the process of muscle contraction
		Plays a role in transmitting nerve signals
		Helps blood clot
		Plays a role in the normal functioning of certain vital hormones
		Activates enzymes that are basic to the normal functioning of all the body cells
		Reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer
		May cut the risk of pregnancy-induced hypertension for expectant mothers by as much as 50 percent
		Has a beneficial effect on tooth retention
		Plays a role in activating fat cells

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