ant elements in the human body is Calcium, our bone tissue has about 98% of it, which is about 1000-1200 grams, while muscles and soft tissues have only 2%.
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What does the body need calcium for?
It helps in the formation of bones and enamel of teeth; it regulates neuromuscular conduction; it is responsible for the immune system, skin, hair and nails, and assists in reproduction.
Therefore, its absorption in the body is vitally important, as eating foods containing large amounts of calcium does not always maintain high levels of calcium in the body!
Calcium absorption is also affected by vitamin D. If its level is low, calcium is not absorbed, which can lead to a number of serious diseases: osteopenia, osteoporosis and hyperparathyroidism.