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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 a...more
Factors increasing absorption of calcium:
1. Vitamin d: vitamin d works in the digestive tract to a...more
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More than 50% of your food consumption should be in natural form. You should consume all varieties of natural food like - green leaves, raw veggies, fruits, legume sprouts, nuts & seeds. Include some portion of all these categories in your food everyday. This will take care of macro & micro nutrients.
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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
Factors increasing absorption of calcium:
1 vitamin d: vitamin d works in the digestive tract to ab...more
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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 of natural calc...more
* Beans: Get your fill of calcium with the protein and calcium-rich chickpea. Other brown, black and white beans also have plenty of natural calc...more
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Dear lybrate-user, yes it can be given. However it should be administered by a registered nurse or a home nurse under supervision. You can consult me for more doubts regarding this online by clicking on my photo and booking an appointment however, if you found my answer helpful, please leave a positive feedback as it helps me with my practice. Thank you.
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The key to good bone health are calcium and vitamin D, both of which are stored in the bones. Along with strengthening of bones, calcium has been recently shown to play a major role in weight loss as well. Calcium is one of the essential minerals that are required for several important life processes. The deficiency of calcium can cause complications such as brittle and fragile bones that are more susceptible to fractures and diseases. Hence it is essential to consume a certain amount of food th...more
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Hello, Lybrate user,
This is a vegue presentation, please.
Clear which part of heart is blocked & its percentage, please,
Coronary arteries, vulvuler, blockage. As per my opinion you should regulate your dietary habits to maintain calcium, potasium & sodium level.
Tk moderate amount of water to retain the required level of sodium chloride.
Your diet be anti cholesterol to make your heart free to act to empower your life.
Avoid, junk food, alcohol,caffiene, nicotine.pizza ...more
This is a vegue presentation, please.
Clear which part of heart is blocked & its percentage, please,
Coronary arteries, vulvuler, blockage. As per my opinion you should regulate your dietary habits to maintain calcium, potasium & sodium level.
Tk moderate amount of water to retain the required level of sodium chloride.
Your diet be anti cholesterol to make your heart free to act to empower your life.
Avoid, junk food, alcohol,caffiene, nicotine.pizza ...more
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