Well, if you cannot do the experiment, it's okay.. We have our results here!

Result: the bone still remained soft & flexible

Surprised? Well, let us explain why.

The chicken bone is no longer "active" (because it is dead). As a result, the chicken bone cannot absorb calcium anymore.

This is likewise with our bone. Before 35, our bones are growing and constantly need calcium to be firm and rigid. However, after the age of 35, our bones can no longer take in calcium.

This is, however, not an excuse to stop taking in calcium. Why? When we do not take in calcium, our calcium level in the blood goes down. To maintain the calcium levels, our body has no choice but to take calcium from our bones. However, after 35, our bones can no longer take in calcium to replace the lost calcium. As a result, we can suffer from diseases like osteoporosis.

Hence, in order to make sure our body is not 'forced' into taking calcium from our bones, we must take in enough calcium everyday. To find out how much calcium you need daily, please refer to this table.

Don't forget Vitamin D as well! Without Vitamin D, our body cannot absorb calcium. How much Vitamin D do you need? Check it out!

You have come to the end of our tour (If you have been following the blue buttons below). We hope you have enjoyed it. ;)

Why not put on a chef's robe and whip up a few calcium-rich dishes? We have some recipes here!

Decalcification - Objectives and Materials needed | Procedure | Results and Explanation

Calcification - Objectives, Materials needed and Procedure | Results and Explanation