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Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc are three of the most important
minerals the body needs to gain and maintain good health. Calcium
and Magnesium help maintain healthy bones while Zinc is essential
for cell division and growth. Zinc is an essential element need to
support the bodies immune system.
Calcium is the most
abundant mineral in the human body. Average healthy males have about
two and a half to three pounds of calcium while females have about
two pounds. Approximately 98 % of calcium is found in the bones and
teeth. While the most important function of calcium involves the
maintenance of skeletal health, the small percentage of calcium
outside the bones is used to maintain a large combination of vital
body functions.
Magnesium is involved in more than 300 enzyme
fuctions in the human body. The element and essential nutriet is
required for the transmission of nerve impulses, temperature
regulation, detoxification, energy production and the formation of
healthy bones and teeth. It is also vital for cardiovascular
health.
Zinc is needed by the body for the functioning of
over 300 different enzymes as well, and consequently, it plays a
vital role in a large variety of biological processes. Much
attention has been placed on this mineral for its role in the immune
system. In humans, the highest concentrations of zinc are found in
the liver, pancreas, kidneys, bone, and
muscles.
Dosage
The Dietary
Supplement Information Bureau recommends a daily dosage of
approximately 1200 mg of Calcium, 400 mg of Magnesium and 25 mg of
Zinc.
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