All the elements heavier than helium on the periodic table, including the ones in your body, were created in the cores of massive stars.

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Elements heavier than helium were formed either in the cores of stars through the process of nuclear fusion or during supernova explosions, which are the final stages in the life cycle of massive stars. This includes the elements found in the human body, such as carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen.

All the Elements Heavier Than Helium on the Periodic Table