A 34-year-old member asked:
Why does the body need calcium?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Cayce Jehaimianswered
Pediatric Endocrinology 22 years experience
For a lot of reasons: Calcium plays a vital role in body function. It regulates muscle contraction, nerve conduction and bone health among others.
6.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago

Dr. Alan Alianswered
Psychiatry 33 years experience
Ca+: Bones need it to get stronger.
2.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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