Heart Disease - What Calcium Means for Your Heart

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Heart Disease - What Calcium Means for Your Heart

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Why are we advised to take calcium supplements?   Men and women are advised to take calcium because it has been shown to reduce blood pressure a small am...

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Tags: Heart Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Disease and Condition, Mineral, Calcium, Supplement, Men's Health, Women's Health

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