USP DI Vol. Calcium supplements are taken by individuals who are unable to get enough calcium in their regular diet or who have a need for more calcium. The body needs calcium to make strong bones. Calcium is also needed for the heart, muscles, and nervous system to work properly. Related Documents 16.
Osteoporosis is a very common bone disease that affects older women and men.
It causes a reduction in bone density that allows the bone to fracture under minimal stress. Related Documents 17. Every 20 seconds, osteoporosis causes a fracture. Each year, the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 million fractures. That s 4,110 fractures every day and one every 20 seconds.