“Calcium citrate is not just an ordinary food preservative or flavoring, it is more to that. It helps you achieve the calcium that is needed by your body so you will have strong bones and a healthy well being.” (From Supplements Guide)

Well known for its role in healthy bones and teeth, calcium is also vitally important when it comes to properly functioning muscles and nerves. Although calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, accounting for about two percent of total weight, about 99 percent of this calcium is stored in the bones and teeth. The remaining one percent circulates in the blood and is found in muscles, nerves and other soft tissues:

“In addition to the benefits to teeth and bones, calcium plays a role in helping the blood to clot when it needs to, helping the nerves and muscles to perform their tasks, and the maintenance of cell membranes. It is also important to the prevention of debilitating bone diseases, such as osteoporosis.” (From Bare Mineral)

In fact, your muscles require the presence of calcium in order for the muscle to contract and then relax. Calcium is equally important for supporting the heart and circulatory system:

With the hundreds of calcium supplements on the market, it can be difficult to determine which supplement is the right one for your optimal health. Since only about 20 to 30 percent of dietary calcium is actually absorbed from the intestinal tract into the bloodstream, a large majority of the population should be consuming a calcium supplement. The citrate form of calcium has been shown to increase overall absorption and effectiveness of the nutrient. Calcium citrate is an excellent calcium supplement choice.

If you are ready to take care of your bone, muscle, and nerve health, purchase a calcium citrate supplement from your local health store or click here to purchase from Physician’s Preference.

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