Калций, фосфор и други фактори за костно здраве
Calcium, Phosphorous and Other Factors in the Bone Health

Summary/Abstract: In the present study is discussed the physiological role of some biogeneous elements and radicals determining the structure of the bones, studied in the high school course of Chemistry and Environmental Protection. The concept of oxidative stress, caused by free radicals, either produced in the body or introduced to it, is discussed in this paper, adding to the idea of natural antioxidants. Factors increasing the oxidative stress, accelerating the osteoporosis and changing the concentration of calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper and zinc are described. The involving of this topic in the syllabus will raise the medical knowledge of students. It will help the formation of healthy habits in the coming generation. This information will help younger people to live a healthy lifestyle, and to prevent osteoporosis in the elderly. This task corresponds with the state health policy. It will also motivated students to study chemistry.

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