What are the minerals in skeletal bones?

Answer 1

Calcium (the main component), copper (traces), iron, Magnesium, Manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, strontium, and Zinc are the main elements found in bones.

These form minerals such as hydroxyapatite - a calcium phosphate mineral (Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2).

Answer 2

Minerals that can be found in the human body include:

Boron (B) - This non-metallic element is found naturally in beans, fruits and leafy green vegetables. Trace amounts are required for help in protection against osteoporosis.

Calcium (Ca) - This metallic element, an elemental building-block of life, is the basic component of bones and teeth. It is found naturally in dairy products, fish, leafy green vegetables and soybeans. Chronic deficiency can cause brittle bones, rickets, tooth decay and excessive bleeding.

Carbon (C) -This non-metallic element is the most basic of all the building blocks of life. It is found abundantly in meats, fats, oils, vegetables, and any living tissues.

Chromium (Cr) - This metallic element is found naturally in brewer's yeast, dairy products, fish, fruit, meat, poultry and whole grains. Trace amounts are required. Believed by many, to help normalize blood sugar levels.

Cobalt (Co) - This metallic element is found naturally in green leafy vegetables, meats and milk. Trace amounts are required.

Copper (Cu) - This metallic element is found naturally in beans, cereals, fruits, liver, meats, nuts, seeds, shellfish and vegetables. Trace amounts are required. Copper supplements are needed to balance zinc supplements. Chronic deficiency can cause anemia, weakness, impaired respiration and impaired growth.

Fluorine (F) (as fluoride) - This non-metallic element is found naturally in apples, eggs, fish and liver, Public drinking water has had trace amounts of fluoride added to help prevent tooth decay (It hardens tooth enamel). Trace amounts are required. Chronic excess can cause stomach ulcers, stress bone fractures and swollen joints.

Hydrogen (H) - This metallic element, an elemental building-block of life, is found naturally in all living tissues. It is present in water, proteins and the amino acids the body uses for many functions, including genetic identity and reproduction.

Iodine (I) (as iodide) - This non-metallic element can be toxic in excessive amounts. It is found naturally in fish, kelp and shellfish. Iodine is now added to table salt. Trace amounts are required for thyroid health.

Iron (Fe) - This metallic element is found naturally in eggs, meat, poultry and shellfish. Mild chronic iron deficiency causes a susceptibility to infections, fatigue, headache and muscle weakness. A severe blood-iron deficiency is termed anemia. Trace amounts are required.

Magnesium (Mg) - This metallic element is found naturally in dairy products, fish, fruits, meat, nuts and shellfish. Small amounts are required for bone health and help in protecting against osteoporosis. Chronic deficiency can cause mental depression and weakness.

Manganese (Mn) - This metallic element is found naturally in beans, fruits, leafy green vegetables, nuts and whole grains. Trace amounts are required.

Molybdenum (Mo) - This metallic element is found naturally in beans, leafy green vegetables, liver and whole grains. Trace amounts are required.

Nickel (Ni) - This metallic element is found naturally in beans, fish, vegetables and whole grains. Trace amounts are required.

Nitrogen (N) - This non-metallic element, an elemental building-block of life, is found naturally in all living tissues. It is required for proteins and the amino acids the body uses for many functions, including genetic identity and reproduction.

Oxygen (O) (as oxides) - This non-metallic element, an elemental building-block of life, is found naturally in all living tissues. It is present in water, and the amino acids the body uses for many functions, including genetic identity and reproduction.

Phosphorus (P) (as phosphate) - This non-metallic element is found naturally in beans, dairy products, fish, meats and nuts. Moderate amounts are required for growth, bone health. and other functions. Chronic deficiency can cause weak appetite, rickets, weakness and retarded growth.

Potassium (K) - This metallic element is found naturally in beans, fish, fruits, milk, nuts, and vegetables. Moderate amounts are required for muscular health, sufficient electrolyte levels, and other functions. Chronic deficiency can cause dizziness, muscle weakness, thirst and mental confusion.

Selenium (Se) - This non-metallic element is found naturally in brewer's yeast, fish, meat, and shellfish. Trace amounts are required for bone and cardiovascular health. Believed by many to help in protecting against cancer, coronary artery disease, strokes, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Silicon (Si) - This non-metallic element is found naturally in meat and whole grains. Trace amounts are required.

Sulfur (S) - This non-metallic element, an elemental building-block of life, is found naturally in beans, cheese, eggs, fish, meats, nuts and poultry. Small amounts are required for healthy skin and other functions. Chronic deficiency can cause dermatitis and other disorders.

Vanadium (V) - This metallic element is found naturally in dairy products, fish, meats and whole grains. Black pepper and dill seeds are especially good sources. Trace amounts are required. Chronic excess can cause anemia.

Zinc (Zn) - This metallic element is found naturally in brewer's yeast, fish, meat and poultry. Trace amounts are required. Believed by many to help, in protecting against infection, and in prostate and vision health.

Answer 3

The main minerals in skeletal bones are calcium and phosphorus, which provide strength and structure to the bones. Other minerals present in smaller amounts include magnesium, sodium, potassium, and fluoride, which also play important roles in bone health and maintenance.

Answer 4

Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Manganese

Answer 5

calcium