Calcium Intake in Bone Health: A Focus on Calcium-Rich Mineral Waters.
Nutrients
; 10(12)2018 Dec 05.
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| ID: mdl-30563174
Calcium is an essential element that plays numerous biological functions in the human body, of which one of the most important is skeleton mineralization. Bone is a mineralized connective tissue in which calcium represents the major component, conferring bone strength and structure. Proper dietary calcium intake is important for bone development and metabolism, and its requirement can vary throughout life. The mineral composition of drinking water is becoming relevant in the modulation of calcium homeostasis. In fact, calcium present in mineral drinking waters is an important quantitative source of calcium intake. This, together with its excellent bioavailability, contributes to the maintenance of the bone health. This article aims to examine studies that assessed the bioavailability of the calcium contained in calcium-rich mineral waters and their impact on bone health, including original data collected in a recent study in humans.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Huesos
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Calcio
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Aguas Minerales
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Nutrients
Año:
2018
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia
Pais de publicación:
Suiza