The universality of calcium as an intracellular messenger depends on its enormous versatility. Cells have a calcium signalling toolkit with many components that can be mixed and matched to create ...

Primary hyperparathyroidism is when one or more of the parathyroid glands makes too much PTH. This can lead to bone tissue loss, high blood levels of calcium, and kidney stones. This condition is more ...

HSS is the #1 orthopedic hospital in the world and a national leader in rheumatology. This content was created by our physicians and experts. Advice about food, supplements and calorie requirement ...

The mitochondrial calcium uniporter channel (MCUC) mediates mitochondrial calcium entry, regulating energy metabolism and cell death. Although several MCUC components have been identified, the ...

Lotus seeds contain calcium, magnesium, iron, and beneficial antioxidants that may support heart health and prevent chronic disease. Makhana is a type of seed derived from the Euryale ferox plant.

Background— Individuals with vascular or valvular calcification are at increased risk for coronary events, but the relationship between calcium consumption and cardiovascular events is uncertain. We ...

As you age, your nutritional needs change. Before menopause, you should have about 1,000 mg of calcium daily. After menopause, you should have up it to 1,200 mg of calcium per day. Vitamin D is also ...

We use faucets a lot. You may have noticed a crusty buildup develop the more you use your kitchen sink or shower head. This is typical in areas that have hard water and is caused by the minerals ...

The answer is simple - calcium. Yet many of us don’t get enough of it through diet alone, and this is where calcium supplements step in as real game-changers. Whether you are a growing girl ...

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