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Can you have calcium in your bones?

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Anonymous

15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Short answer:

Yes, bones must have calcium.

Longer Answer:

Bones are made up of a naturally occurring mineral called Hydroxylapatite, which has the chemical formula Ca5(PO4)3(OH). Therefore all bone has calcium (symbol: Ca). How much additional calcium is the important part to look at when looking for strong bones and enough calcium stores for other functions such as calcium's role in muscle contractions.

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15y ago

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