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> Calcium Magnesium Zinc Uses and Benefits
> 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 needed to support the body's 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 functions in the
> human body. The element and essential nutrients are 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.
