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Introduction: Calcium is denoted by the symbol Ca. It is one of the major elements found in human body. An adult man weighing 60 kg has nearly 1 kg of Calcium in the body. Almost 99% of body's Calcium is found in the hard tissues of the body such as bones and teeth. Vitamin D plays vital role for the absorption of Calcium. Sources: Calcium rich foods Rich sources : Milk and leafy vegetables like amaranth, fenugreek, drumstick etc. Good sources : Ragi, small fishes. Function: Calcium plays essential role in the formation of bones and teeth. Calcium is also known own to be a good clotting agent. Calcium helps enhancing the permeability of capillary walls. Calcium is essential for contraction of heart and muscle. Excitability of nerve and heart muscles are regulated by Calcium. Calcium acts as an activator for the enzymes present in the gastric juice. Calcium is required for proper foetal growth and accelerates all healing process. Maintenance of overall health is one of the m...

Importance of Sodium: Sodium is represented by the symbol Na. This is a mineral which is usually taken more or less in its pure form and also in addition to the amounts present in foods. All other minerals except Sodium Chloride are present in sufficient amounts in a balanced diet. Sodium is easily absorbed in the small intestine. Sodium is lost during exercise or in hot environment through sweat. Sodium Chloride also known as table salt and we take it in our diet in the form of salt.2.4 grams of Sodium is found in 6 grams of Sodium Chloride. Sources: Sodium rich foods Vegetables 🥒🍆: green leafy vegetables, dried fruits🍑🍓, roots like beet root, carrot 🥕, radish.  Animal:  milk 🥛, egg white🥚 , fish 🐠, meat 🥓🍖. Function:  Sodium plus ion is present abadundantly in the extra cellular fluid of human body. Sodium plus ion acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium ion in the extra cellular fluid to regulate the osmotic pressure and maintain proper water bala...

Importance of Zinc: Zinc is known to be an essential trace element that body itself cannot produce. It is a fact that a normal adult person's body contains 2-3 grams of Zinc. Zinc has been found to be present in the hormone insulin. Zinc also plays a vital role in the formation of DNA and RNA. Zinc aids in the curing of burns and wounds.Plants also use Zinc as a vital nutrient for their growth and development.Zinc is also known for its anti-viral characteristics. Sources: Zinc rich foods Animal sources-  Seafood, meat, eggs, milk Plant source - Whole cereals, Pumpkin seeds, cashewnuts, Spinach, legumes. Functions of Zinc: Zinc plays vital role in cell division and growth of human body. During pregnancy Zinc prevents congenital abnormalities and also help in reduction of incidence of premature delivery. In males, Zinc helps in maintaining fertility. Immunity boosting is also another major function of Zinc. Zinc functions as wound and cut healer. Reducing acne and rushes is a...

Importance of Vitamin C: Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbate is a water soluble vitamin which is proved to act as an anti oxidant, anti inflammatory and immunity enhancer in human body. The role of Vitamin C is linked to reduction of severity of COVID -19 due to its immunity boosting nature and consequently reducing the Cytokine Storm if occurs. Vitamin C rich foods Novel Corona Virus: SARS CoV 2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2) is an acronym adopted by International Community on Taxonomy of Viruses on 11.02.2020. The name is given as such because it is a genetic cousin of MERS CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus) which was outbroken in 2002. In December 2019  an idiosyncratic Pneumonia was reported to the WHO, China Country Office. The causative viruses were never appeared before so they are considered as novel Corona Virus. These viruses were first appeared in Wuhan city, in the Hubei province of China. It is a zoonotic disease as it begins in...