Calcium

60% Of People Are Missing These Four Key Nutrients In Their Diets

Discover the four essential nutrients that 60% of people are lacking in their diets. Learn about the importance of vitamin D, magnesium, calcium, and potassium, and find out how to ensure you're getting enough of these crucial nutrients.

Sep 06, 2024, 14:47 PM IST

6 Food Sources Of Calcium For Women's Good Health

Here are some food sources of calcium which are good for women's health.

Aug 01, 2024, 18:39 PM IST

Calcium Rich Foods For Vegetarians

Aug 13, 2023, 10:42 AM IST

All you need to know about vitamin supplements

Vitamin supplements can be called safe-to-consume only if they are taken as supplementary in addition to a healthy diet consisting of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, legumes, animal sources of food and fortified foods. They should never substitute proper meals.

Sep 16, 2021, 14:56 PM IST

Can lack of nutrients cause behavioural changes?

Lack of nutrition can lead to various diseases. Deficiency of any nutrients may cause physical, mental, and behavioural effects.

Jun 16, 2021, 15:11 PM IST

Dietary supplements may do more harm than good: Study

 The intake of some vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements may not benefit the heart and, in some cases, may even prove to be injurious.

Jul 18, 2019, 17:56 PM IST

Excess calcium in brain may lead to Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease is one of a number of neurodegenerative diseases caused when naturally occurring proteins fold into the wrong shape and stick together with other proteins, eventually forming thin filament-like structures called amyloid fibrils.  

Feb 19, 2018, 18:04 PM IST

Calcium, vitamin D supplements may not reduce fracture risk, claims study

Previous studies have come to mixed conclusions about an association between supplements and fracture risk, researchers said.

Jan 01, 2018, 17:53 PM IST

Calcium, vitamin D supplements not harmful for older people

They were participants in 33 randomised clinical trials comparing supplement use -- calcium, vitamin D or both -- with placebo or no treatment and new fractures.
 

Dec 28, 2017, 11:03 AM IST

Calcium could reduce risk of osteoporosis after menopause

Calcium is vital for strong healthy bones and worldwide scientific societies have issued guidance about the daily requirements from childhood to old age. 

Oct 13, 2017, 15:43 PM IST

Increase your intake of iron, calcium: 5 tips for healthy nails

Increase your intake of iron, calcium and massage your nails with olive oil to keep your nails healthy, say experts.

Aug 16, 2017, 22:34 PM IST

Scientists identify link between calcium, cholesterol

The findings showed that targeting calcium in the cell could lead to a new way to control cholesterol metabolism that increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke. 

Jul 28, 2017, 00:58 AM IST