Category: Skeletal system

Estimates suggest that the skeleton receives approximately 5.5% to 11% of the body's total cardiac output at rest, demonstrating a substantial and consistent blood flow. This rich vascular network is the primary way that bone gets its nutrients, delivering vital minerals and oxygen to maintain its living tissues and support ongoing remodeling.

According to one recent study, higher vitamin C intake is associated with a lower prevalence of osteoporosis in Korean adults over 50 with low physical activity. This potent antioxidant, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a vital but often overlooked role in the maintenance and repair of the entire skeletal system.

Over 99% of the body's calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, making it the most abundant and arguably the most important mineral in skeletal development,. A lifelong deficiency can contribute to low bone density and a higher risk of osteoporosis.