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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“Your bones are constantly remodeling, which means they are repeatedly breaking down old bone and rebuilding new,” says Callins. Adequate calcium helps support this process, giving bones the resources ...

Fatigue can be a symptom of many vitamin deficiencies including iron, vitamin D and vitamin B. A vitamin A deficiency can result in poor or worsening night vision. Pale skin and hair loss can result ...