Although the most definitive role for calcium in postmenopausal women is in bone health , calcium has also been associated with beneficial effects in several non - skeletal disorders , such as hypertension , colorectal cancer , and obesity 虽然钙质最显著的功效是维持骨骼健康,但钙质亦有利于减低其他非骨骼性的疾病,例如高血压、大肠或直肠癌及肥胖。