What do bones and muscles need?

Minerals

* Bones: Calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, fluoride

* Muscles: Calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium

Vitamins

* Bones: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Vitamin K

* Muscles: Vitamin D, Vitamin C, B vitamins

Proteins

* Bones: Collagen

* Muscles: Myosin, actin, troponin, tropomyosin

Water

* Bones: 20% water

* Muscles: 75% water

Other nutrients

* Bones: Boron, copper, manganese, zinc

* Muscles: Creatine, carnitine, taurine

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