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Calcium supplements

Calcium supplements are products containing forms such as calcium carbonate or calcium citrate that help increase calcium intake when needed.

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Calcium and vitamin D intake for pregnancy health

Calcium and vitamin D intake for pregnancy health

Why calcium and vitamin D matter in pregnancy Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for bone structure, muscle contraction, nerve conduction, blood clotting, and intracellular signaling. During pregnancy, calcium transfer to the fetus increases, particularly in the third trimester when fetal skeletal mineralization is most active. Maternal physiology adapts […]