Part 1(due by 31th)This time we address two related topics.Calcium and Magnesium are two major...

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Part 1(due by 31th)This time we address two related topics.Calcium and Magnesium are two major minerals that have overlapping and independent roles in the body. Calcium supplements have been widely recommended,especially to adults at risk for osteoporosis.Magnesium is sometimes overlooked in the diet, even though it is an important cofactor for hundreds of metabolic reactions.In lecture 8(see the attachment) we focus briefly on potential problemswith excessive calcium supplementation. We also cover the issue of magnesium deficiency. You will be discussing bothminerals in this discussion - but for your main post, choose one of the two to concentrate on, though you may include information about its synergistic relationship with the other jif appropriate.You can include any or all of the following: food sources vs. supplements, the reason that calcium supplements are often soldcombined withmagnesium,risks/benefits of supplementation, challenges with obtaining adequate intake from food, factors that contribute to deficiency. Look at your own diets - do you feel you are at risk of deficiency for either mineral, if you care to share? What about excess or imbalance?Include, if appropriate,synergistic relationships with other nutrients that you learned about in Lecture 6 (Fat Soluble Vitamins).
Part II: reply to the following posts(in short) due by 2nd.I'll post it once you finished part 1.

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At the very outset I would like to thank you for writing such an informative post. I agree with your points regarding the importance of the two minerals, namely calcium and magnesium in the daily diets, along with the risks posed by the deficiency in these minerals. However, I would like to point out that it is much better to incorporate the minerals through foods rather than opting for supplements.

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