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Oyster shell is extremely rich in
calcium, which is vital for the growth and maintenance of
bones and teeth. Calcium is essential for maintaining
a regular and health heartbeat. Practically every cell
in the body relies on calcium to function properly.
Those include heart, nerves and muscles.
Calcium is involved in the digestive
process, activating digestive enzymes like lipase.
The maintenance of calcium levels
becomes extremely important for dog and cat breeders.
Low calcium levels during labor and nursing and can result
in a life threatening condition known as eclampsia.
This can lead to convulsions and death unless immediate
countermeasures are taken.
Some experts recommend higher levels
of calcium in order to prevent bone loss. The heart
requires calcium to maintain a normal beat. Muscles
need it for contraction and relaxation, and calcium is
essential for blood to clot and for the nervous system to
function properly.
Over time, if enough calcium not is
consumed, the body takes calcium from the bones to keep the
heart and muscles working properly. This process will
gradually weaken the bones until they break more easily. |
