Osteoporosis is a complex, multi-factorial condition characterized by reduced bone mass
and impaired micro-architectural structure, leading to an increased susceptibility to fractures …

Exposure assessment is one of the key parts of the risk assessment process. Only intake of
toxicologically significant amounts can lead to adverse health effects even for a relatively …

Studies on human subjects have shown that calcium (Ca) can inhibit iron (Fe) absorption,
regardless of whether it is given as Ca salts or in dairy products. This has caused concern as …

To determine the effectiveness of dietary fiber present in coconut flour as a functional food,
the following studies were conducted:(a) Dietary Fiber Composition and Fermentability of …

The experimental and epidemiological evidence demonstrating that Ca inhibits Fe
absorption was reviewed, with the objectives of estimating the potential impact of variations …

The short-term effect of calcium supplements (1200 mg Ca/d) on daily nonheme-iron
absorption was measured in 14 healthy adult volunteers by using stable isotope extrinsic …

Poor mineral nutrition reported in elderly people is attributed in large part to low dietary
intake. Evaluation of the adequacy of mineral nutriture is limited for several minerals …

Iron deficiency and anemia affect a substantial portion of the world's population, provoking
severe health problems to the people suffering these conditions, as well as important …

Osteoporotic fractures have many sources. Low bone mass is one such, and inadequate
calcium intake, in turn, is one of the causes of low bone mass. Calcium intake may be …

Background: Calcium is the only reported dietary inhibitor of both heme-and nonheme-iron
absorption. It has been proposed that the 2 forms of iron enter a common pool in the …