Macrominerals play vital roles in a multitude of physiologic systems. A myriad of biochemical
reactions are dependent on or affected by these electrolytes. The current review attempts to …

The association between vitamin D deficiency and especially critical shortage of active
vitamin D (1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D, calcitriol) with the development of secondary …

Rock-derived calcium phosphates such as mono-calcium phosphate (MCP), di-calcium
phosphate (DCP) and tri-calcium phosphate (TCP), that are added in pigs and poultry feeds …

Most patients receiving dialysis rely on dietary restriction and phosphate binders to minimize
the risk of hyperphosphatemia, which is associated with increased mortality. However …

A variety of changes in mineral metabolism aiming to restore acid–base balance occur in
acid loading and metabolic acidosis. Phosphate plays a key role in defense against …

Introduction The aim of the present study is to analyze the data indicating an association
between high salt intake and the gastrointestinal microbiota in the development of salt …

Inhibition of intestinal sodium-dependent phosphate transport protein 2b (NaPi2b),
responsible for intestinal phosphate absorption, is considered to reduce serum phosphate …

Pregnancy and lactation are usual but stressful physiological conditions accompanied by
changes in calcium and phosphate metabolism and their regulatory hormones which may …

Most patients receiving dialysis rely on dietary restriction and phosphate binders to minimize
the risk of hyperphosphatemia, which is associated with increased mortality. However …

Different challenges are being applied in the poultry industry in order to protect animal
health and to increase immunity and production. The supplementation of microbial phytase …