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Calcium
Most abundant mineral in the body; builds bones and teeth; required for muscle and nerve function
England ๐ฌ๐ง 1808 Vitamins & Minerals
Key Facts
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Discovered by Humphry Davy in 1808; bones store 99% of body's calcium as hydroxyapatite
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Sources: dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese), ragi (best plant source in India), sesame seeds, leafy greens
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Deficiency: rickets (children), osteoporosis (adults); peak bone mass built by age 30 โ calcium critical in youth
๐ Did you know? 99% of the body's calcium is in bones and teeth โ bones are living tissue, constantly being broken down and rebuilt
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Category
Vitamins & Minerals
Origin
๐ฌ๐ง England
Year / Era
1808
About
Most abundant mineral in the body