Calcium is vital to the blood clotting process. If an injury damages a blood vessel, blood starts to flow from the cut. Stopping the blood flow is one of the first steps a medic takes when treating a victim, and likewise, the body has its own mechanism for stopping excessive bleeding — blood clotting. Through its contribution to the body’s blood clotting capabilities, calcium can make all the difference to recovery from a dangerous wound.

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