Forming Fat Cells In Place Of Bone Cells

New research points to some old advice on the importance of calcium for weight management. Research at North Carolina State University shows that cells that are supposed to become bone cells will instead become fat cells when calcium levels are deficient.

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Very interesting. And it confirms the role of getting plenty of effective calcium into your system for proper metabolism of all kinds, not just for bones.

All the best,

Dr. D

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