Measuring intestinal calcium absorption may help to identify individuals who are prone to develop kidney stones, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the ...

Absorption and excretion of calcium were faster in certain patients with a history of kidney stones. Washington, DC (June 9, 2016) -- Measuring intestinal calcium absorption may help to identify ...

Objective: To obtain information on the causes of age-related bone loss in men and the concomitant decline in calcium absorption. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Adelaide, South Australia, ...

OSTEOPOROSIS (senile and postmenopausal) is a common disorder of the elderly, with an estimated morbidity of at least 20 per cent of persons over the age of fifty years. 1–3 Despite this high ...

A mechanism which enables infants to absorb large amounts of calcium has been identified in mice by a group of researchers at the University of Alberta. The findings are published in the journal ...

Savvy consumers and health professionals know that fibre is an essential nutrient associated with important health benefits, yet barriers such as overall poor tolerance to higher-fibre diets may be ...

The ingestion of protein-rich diets has been associated with modifications of urinary calcium and acid excretions suspected to reflect a state of slight acidosis inducing an environment favorable for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Postmenopausal women who received a daily prebiotic supplement years after gastric bypass saw no change in ...

Medically reviewed by Maggie Moon, MS, RD Calcium may compete with other nutrients for absorption in the body, such as iron, ...

Calcium plays a pivotal role in maintaining strong bones and teeth, supporting muscle function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting. It's essential for overall skeletal health throughout life ...