Strengthen Bones and Teeth by Eating Corn
Eating Corn for Bone
Corn has a lot of good nutrients for the body. Minerals in maize have benefits to strengthen bones and teeth by eating corn. Because bone and tooth mineral and calcium must be obtained from corn. This is because corn has a second source of essential nutrients that can make strongteeth and bones of magnesium and phosphorus.
Bones are not only active during the growth period, but throughout life. Bone will releasecalcium into the blood every time it takes for vital functions. This requires adequateintake of calcium and other essential nutrients including two minerals are in the corn. A variety of vitamins, minerals and healthy fiber contained in the corn. But there are twotypes of minerals in corn that are useful to make strong bones and teeth, namelymagnesium and phosphorus, as quoted from the LIVESTRONG, Monday (11/07/2011).
Magnesium
Magnesium has an important function for the whole body, such as helping cells produce energy, to produce DNA, RNA and protein antioxidants, helps muscle contractions andnerve impulses that carry potassium and calcium across cell membranes. About 60 percent of magnesium in the body is located in the bone, which contributes tothe density of magnesium and helps to rebuild bone growth. If someone is deficient in magnesium, then the amount of calcium is low and the effect on bone condition.
Phosphorus
Researchers from the University of Maryland Medical Center said that the phosphorus in the form of phosphate can build and strengthen teeth and bones by increasing mineralmass. This mineral also contributes to cell membrane structure, chemical reactions in the body,helps the kidneys filter waste and maintain the acid-base balance in the body.
