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Calcium plays an important role in strengthening bones and teeth. Thus it is especially important for children whose bones are growing and the elderly who may experience a loss of bone density due to loss of calcium.

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Why is calcium is important?

It helps your bone stronger and so you can have more FUN!!!!!!!


Does calcium help you lose weight?

A we know that calcium is important for bone development and protecting against the bone disease osteoporosis. More calcium inside a cell means more fat. So we can say Overdose of calcium make fat in our body.


What mineral is required for the formation of bones?

Calcium is the primary mineral required for the formation of bones. It is essential for maintaining bone health and strength. Magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin D also play important roles in bone formation.


Why is calcium so important?

Your question needs context. Why is calcium so important to what?


Why does calcium build strong bones?

Calcium is deposited in the bone structure, as Calcium phosphate, and this builds the bone density. The more dense the bones of a person, the stronger they will be and the less fragile and prone to osteoporosis the person will be in later life. Bone density is built up in women until the age of about 30, and so until then they should be consuming more Calcium than the middle-aged and elderly, who still need Calcium, don't get me wrong.


If the calcium salts of bone are removed will the bone be highly flexible?

No, if the calcium salts of bone are removed, the bone will not be highly flexible. Calcium salts contribute to the bone's hardness and strength, so without them, the bone would be weak and more prone to fractures, rather than flexible.


Why is calcium so important for your body. At what age does your body begin to lose bone density?

Calcium is the most abundant, essential dietary mineral and most important bone-building block in our human body. It is mainly found in the skeleton, which stores 99% of the calcium and provides structural support to the body. About 20% of the world's population suffers from calcium deficiency, which in turn can lead to osteoporosis. Even in childhood and adolescence during the growth phase, a calcium-rich diet is important for bone formation. Therefore, at every stage of life, healthy nutrition, as well as physical activity that helps promote bone density, are two crucial factors of a healthy lifestyle. Calcium is found primarily in dairy products, green leafy vegetables, and numerous fruits, and often nuts.


Why younger people need more calcium than older people?

Children are in a state where they grow constantly. For their bones to stay strong and grow normally, they need to get high amounts of calcium. Older people also need calcium, but since they are not really growing anymore, they have no need to get as much calcium as young people.


What happens if you dont eat calcium?

If you have no calcium in your diet a variety of thing happen: 1. Your bone get weaker so you are more likely to break them 2.Your teeth may fall out as jaw bone and the teeth weaken 3.If you are a chiled you may get Rickets "Rickets is an abnormal bone formation in children resulting from inadequate calcium in their bones"


Is it possible to strengthen a bone after it has been cooked?

for me i think it is impossible because when you cook the bone some fibers & calcium are lost so this make the bone weaker and breakable...


What three minerals make up bone?

The three main minerals that make up bone are calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. These minerals are essential for bone strength and structure. Additionally, bone also contains smaller amounts of other minerals such as potassium and sodium.


What protein forms bone?

Calcium. +++ Yes, calcium is in bone material but it is a chemical element (actually a highly reactive metal). It is not a protein. I don't know the actual compound, protein or not so invite anyone who does, to complete the answer.