![]() ![]() While calcium and vitamin D are important nutrients for bone strength, minerals such as magnesium, copper, manganese, and zinc play a role in supporting collagen formation in the body. Consider that a structure made only of minerals would essentially be brittle and break easily because there is no flexibility, while a structure made only of protein would be soft and bend too easily. This unique combination of minerals and protein (collagen) allows for the dual action of bone strength and flexibility. Bone is made up of ~2/3 minerals and ~1/3 collagen.
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