“The Importance of Calcium in Aging: Beyond Bone Health”

With age, calcium metabolism in the body is disrupted, which ultimately leads to a decrease in bone density and, as a result, to an increased risk of osteoporosis and frequent fractures. But this microelement is important not only for bones. As obstetrician-gynecologist Ekaterina Volkova recalled, calcium is also involved in the blood coagulation system, muscle function, including the heart, and also in the conduction of a nerve impulse.