Minerals help in Bone and
Teeth Health
Your skeleton provides
motility, protection and support for the body. It also stores minerals and
other nutrients. Though they appear hard and unyielding, your bones are
actually constantly being reabsorbed and reformed by your body. Several
minerals make up the lattice architecture of your bones. Calcium is the most
abundant mineral in your body and is found in your bones and blood. Along with
the minerals phosphorus and magnesium, calcium gives your bones strength and
density. This mineral also builds and maintains strong, healthy teeth. BBC
Health reports that a calcium deficiency due to poor nutrition or illness can
lead to osteoporosis, a condition in which the bones become brittle and less
dense, increasing the risk of fractures. Kids Health notes that foods that are
rich in calcium include milk and other dairy products, green, leafy vegetables
and canned fish with bones.
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