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Phosphate, calcium, and magnesium are essential minerals that play important roles in various bodily functions, including bone health, nerve function, and muscle contractions. The body maintains a delicate balance or "homeostasis" of these minerals through a complex interplay of hormones, enzymes, and other regulatory mechanisms.
Phosphate plays a role in bone and teeth formation, and in the synthesis of DNA and RNA. Calcium is also essential for the formation of bones and teeth, muscle contractions, and nerve function. Magnesium is important for the formation of bones and teeth, and for muscle contractions and nerve function. Imbalances in these minerals can lead to various health problems such as osteoporosis, kidney stones, and muscle weakness or cramps.
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