Calcium gets the most publicity for keeping our bones strong and healthy, but it does a lot of other things to support health. “It keeps your heart beating, your muscles working, your nerves firing. It can offer protection against cancer and high blood pressure. It has so many benefits beyond bone health,” says Julia Zumpano, RD, LD a Cleveland Clinic dietitian.
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