As the white-mustached celebs of the iconic ad campaign taught us, calcium—milk’s rock-star nutrient—is critical to building bones and keeping us healthy. But if you don’t get enough, your whole body ...

Calcium deficiency occurs when the body does not have enough calcium to support vital functions such as nerve signalling, muscle contraction, and bone strength. While traditionally associated with ...

Whenever we hear the word calcium, most of us associate it with strong bones and healthy teeth. Having strong bones and healthy teeth is translated as an indication of having enough calcium in your ...

Calcium is an essential mineral — your body doesn’t produce it, so you have to get through your diet. It’s involved in proper growth, development, nervous system and circulatory function, and bone ...

Growth is highly dependent on the absorption of nutrients. Inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake may compromise bone mineralization and growth. There is a great deal of concern regarding calcium and ...

DEAR DR ROACH: I am a 60-year-old female. I was diagnosed with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) in 2020. At the time, I had a bone density scan that showed osteopenia of the left femoral neck with a ...

Calcium is a nutrient that can benefit a person’s teeth and bones. A calcium deficiency may have adverse effects on a person’s dental health, such as causing tooth decay and tooth loss. This article ...

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 ...

Calcium is a nutrient that all living organisms, including humans, need. Dietary sources of calcium include dairy products, green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and fortified products. Calcium is the ...

Identifying the areas of our diets that could use a little extra attention is a tricky business. Take calcium deficiency, for example: Though calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and a ...