Your bones are a calcium bank
Your bones act as a vital calcium reservoir, storing 99% of the body's supply and releasing it to power everything from muscle contractions to nerve signals.
Bones are much more than just support structures; they store an incredible 99% of your body's calcium! This mineral, primarily as hydroxyapatite, gives bones their strength, protecting organs and allowing you to move. Without it, bones would be fragile, like in osteoporosis.
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