Micronutrient evidence brief
Calcium is an essential mineral for bone, muscle, and nerve function. Supplements are usually relevant when dietary calcium is low or bone-health risk is higher.
Supports bone health when intake is low or risk is high, but it is not a strength, hypertrophy, or acute performance supplement.
Mineral-performance review: calcium is bone-health relevant, not a reliable direct performance supplement.
Use diet-first intake review and pair with vitamin D status where relevant; avoid excessive supplemental calcium.
Casual calcium use is not appropriate for every lifter; audience targeting and baseline intake matter.
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