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Ph.D - Food Science and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Pune
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Incorporating healthy foods in the diet is not enough. One should understand factors affecting the absorption of nutrients from the food. Some factors are responsible for increased absorption of particular nutrient whereas some decreases its absorption. Calcium is the hardest mineral to get absorbed in the body. 30-80 % of the dietary calcium is not getting absorbed in the adult body.

Factors increasing absorption of calcium:
1 vitamin d: vitamin d works in the digestive tract to ab...more
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Lack of calcium causes osteoporosis. True or False? Take this quiz to find out.
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Ph.D - Food Science and Nutrition

Dietitian/Nutritionist•Pune
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A dairy free diet has many implications. While it is considered as a healthy option by many, it also means that you are cutting off on supply of calcium and even some amount of protein. Calcium, as we all know, is the life-giving force for your bones and joints.

So how can you get your dose of calcium without dairy products? Here's a quick list!

Beans: Get your fill of calcium with the protein and calcium-rich chickpea. Other brown, black and white beans also have plenty of nat...more
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Chandigarh
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A dairy free diet has many implications. While it is considered a healthy option by many, it also means that you are cutting off a supply of calcium and even some amount of protein. Calcium, as we all know, is the life-giving force for your bones and joints.

So how can you get your dose of calcium without dairy products? Here's a quick list!



Beans: Get your fill of calcium with the protein and calcium-rich chickpea. Other brown, black and white beans also have plenty ...more
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Ayurveda•Jaipur
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Osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become porous and easily shatter, can rob us of independence as we age.

Getting enough calcium and vitamin D can prevent osteoporosis and help us remain active and independent.

Myths about calcium, a mineral found in many foods, and vitamin D, absorbed from food and sunshine, are common. Below, two Cleveland Clinic experts from our Endocrine Calcium Clinic offer the facts:

Myth #1: Only elderly women develop osteoporosis.
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Hello.

Let me tell you about hairfall. In layman's language, hairfall can be divided into 2 types - temporary hairfall and permanent (which is called as 'Hairloss' rather). In temporary hairfall, hair grows back again from the same hair root, but in case of permanent hairloss, may be because of formation of DHT (Di- Hydro -Testosterone) around hair root it gets choked up, subsequently affects the blood supply to the hair and thus hair root is lost forever. (There are different pattern a...more
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Hi,
Basically both the medicines contain calcium and Vit D. But Supracal contains minerals like magnesium and zinc along with calcium and Vit D. If your requirement is only calcium, then the generic medicine can be taken.
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Homeopathy Doctor•Greater Noida
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This is a very common issue now a day’s first you need to take some treatment for few days then you choose natural sources …
we have very useful treatment in electro homeopathy.
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Dietitian/Nutritionist•Vadodara
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U can take holland and Barrett, Unived or Solgar zinc plus calcium. Evening primrose oil will help to balance your hormones and especially if you get hot flushes.
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