Calcium: Nature's Bone Builder

by Gene A. Spiller, Bonnie Bruce

The popular "Got milk?" media campaign has heightened awareness of the role calcium plays in building strong bones and teeth, but research shows that this wonder mineral is also key in maintenance of a regular heartbeat, transmission of nerve impulses, regulation of cholesterol levels, growth of muscle tissue, and even prevention of cancer. The authors explain the ways calcium contributes to health and provide reader-friendly advice on achieving adequate calcium levels.

200 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999