Calcium

1. Description: Calcium is a mineral that is found in your body and is important for bone and heart health.

2. Benefits: Calcium can maintain strong bones and teeth, as well as prevent bone loss and minimize fractures. It can also help with keeping your heart beating regularly, as it is needed for electrical conduction in the firing synapses of your heart. It is also needed for iron absorption. Calcium can also aid in your nervous system, especially in impulse transmission. Finally, it can help with weight management.

3. Fun Fact: Calcium can help reduce chronic back pain, as well as menstrual cramps.