2007-02-08 06:52:37 · 3 answers · asked by pix 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Calcium is a well-known nutrient that plays an important role in a variety of essential functions, including bone and teeth formation, as well as the healing of broken bones. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) is 800 to 1200 mg. Foods high in calcium milk, broccoli, turnip greens and cheese to name a few. Supplements are derived from a variety of sources, including dolomite, oyster shells, and bone meal. It is also produced in different chemical forms with calcium citrate and calcium carbonate noted to be highly absorbable. Calcium is often combined with magnesium and Vitamin D to mention a few.
2007-02-08 07:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by niesy l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought that calcium just strengthen the bone, but I'm not sure
2007-02-08 14:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin C is essential for maintenance of connective tissues and wound healing.
Calcium is essential in muscle contraction, oocyte activation, bones and tooth structure, blood clotting, nerve impulse transmission, regulating heartbeat, and fluid balance within cells.
2007-02-08 15:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋