Strontium Sr

Atomic Number: 38
Atomic Weight: 87.62

Human Physiology:

• Protects against bone loss
• Encourages new bone growth

Prevalence:

• 15th most abundant in earth's crust

Source:

• Most plant foods
• Dairy products
• Brazil nuts
• Salt water fish

Deficiency:

• None documented

Excess:

• rickets, abdominal spasms, nausea, diarrhea, skin irritations, blood clots, fainting, memory problems seizure