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"Precisely... Next to calcium, phosphorus is the most abundant mineral in the body. Both work closely together to build strong bones," she said instructing the class, "and about 85% of phosphorus in the body can be found in bones and teeth, but it is also present in cells and tissues throughout the body." She said and smiled at the boy. The Head Boy was very smart... maybe he would be more open to potioneering if she'd gotten him younger... Oh Well.
"Let's move on... Salt." She said raising the salt. "This should be easy... why salt?"
Sapphinelle got all of her notes down in her neat handwriting, and thought about salt. Salt, salt, salt. How did salt affect the body in positive ways that had to do with bones?
Oh, got it! She remembered this when she visited the hospital carved into a salt mountain, and how the saline environment positively affected bones.
"Rock salts are rich in minerals needed for bone strength. Himalayan crystal salt is known to strengthen bones and help ease arthritis." she answered, hoping that she was right. She hated being shot down.