• Question: how does calcium help your bones to grow ?

    Asked by k1i2z3 to Damien, Rachael, Simon, Suzi, Tim on 16 Jun 2011.
    • Photo: Rachael Ward

      Rachael Ward answered on 15 Jun 2011:

      Hi @k1i2z3

      Calcium plays an important role in almost all of the tissues in your body!

      However, more than 99 percent of the body’s calcium is contained in the bones and teeth. Bone is made up of collagen and calcium and is always growing or “remodelling”. Collagen is a protein that provides a soft framework, and calcium phosphate is a mineral that adds strength and hardens the bones framework. This combination of collagen and calcium makes bone strong and flexible enough to withstand stress so if you dont have enough calcium then your bones wont be able to grow so well or be as strong.

      I hope this answers your question

    • Photo: Suzi Gage

      Suzi Gage answered on 16 Jun 2011:

      Hi @k1i2z3
      Don’t think I can really add much to this, but someone else asked ‘how do bones grow’ and I’ve answered that, so have a look at that question if you’d like more info!

      Thanks for the question 🙂

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