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What elements make up the human body?

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Almost 99% of the mass of the human body is made up of 6 elements: oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. Only about 0.85% is composed of another 5 elements: potassium, sulphur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium. All 11 are necessary for life.

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