The most important minerals in the body include calcium, magnesium, potassium and sodium. The main focus is on calcium, as its content in human bones is around 1 kilogram. Calcium is of particular importance for the strength of bones (bone density) and teeth. The bone system is the largest store of calcium in the body; the other minerals are found in much smaller quantities in the body, but they are just as important for health. Without potassium and sodium, for example, our nerves would not function. As a rule, calcium intake is inadequate, especially in children, adolescents and older people.

A long-term low intake of calcium in the daily diet (e.g. due to lactose intolerance or milk protein allergy) often leads to an undersupply in the human body. The body tries to compensate for this, but draws on the bone deposits, which in turn weakens the bone structure. However, there is also an increased requirement during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It is also interesting to note that when cooking carrots, for example, the loss of calcium can be up to - 23%, and with potatoes even up to - 36%. It is recommended to have the potassium status checked regularly, e.g. by means of a hair analysis.

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