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Definition for calcium
Calcium (pronounced /?kælsi?m/ ) is the chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It has an atomic mass of 40.078 amu. Calcium is a soft grey alkaline earth metal , and is the fifth most abundant element by mass in the Earth 's crust .
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Calcium (pronounced /?kælsi?m/ ) is the chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. It has an atomic mass of 40.078 amu. Calcium is a soft grey alkaline earth metal , and is the fifth most abundant element by mass in the Earth 's crust . Calcium is also the fifth most abundant dissolved ion in seawater by both molarity and mass, after sodium , chloride , magnesium , and sulfate . [ 1 ]
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post hormonal contraceptive amenorrhea
absent menstrual periods following hormonal birth control
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colon polyps
growths in large bowel
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calcium and colon polyps
vitamin D dependent rickets type 2
inherited form of rickets
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liver cirrhosis
scarred liver
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calcium and liver cirrhosis
pemphigus vulgaris
autoimmune disease causing skin blisters
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calcium and pemphigus vulgaris
mitochondrial disorders
diseases resulting from diordered function of mitochondria in cells
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calcium and mitochondrial disorders
nodular regenerative hyperplasia of liver
rare disease with micronodules in liver
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Radiological technique to image the chest
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Serum Albumin
type of protein in human plasma
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vitamin d
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amiloride
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Calcium - Wikipedia
Hyperlinked article on the element with notable characteristics, applications, compounds, and isotopes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium
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Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Calcium
More than 99% of total body calcium is stored in the bones and teeth where it ... Calcium is needed for muscle contraction, blood vessel contraction and expansion, ...
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/calcium.asp
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MedlinePlus: Calcium
Calcium ... Calcium(American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons) ... What Are Good Sources of Calcium?(National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/calcium.html
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Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign
Calcium, Calcium information, Calcium sources, Calcium-rich ... 3 cups of low-fat or fat-free milk every day, plus other calcium-rich foods. ... calcium intake ...
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/
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Calcium Rich Foods
... foods are high in calcium can help you make sure that you are encouraging your ... Keep in mind that calcium's percent Daily Value (% DV), which is a guide to how ...
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/calcium/a/06_calcium_food.htm
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Discovery Health :: Calcium: The "Miracle" Mineral
Calcium does more for women than build strong bones. ... Calcium and Weight Loss: When Dr. Robert Heaney, a calcium expert at Creighton University in Omaha, ...
http://health.discovery.com/centers/womens/calcium/calcium.html
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NIH - Calcium
Official website of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) ... Calcium Supplements: What to Look For [ PDF Version ] ... NCCAM Consumer Advisory on Coral Calcium ...
http://health.nih.gov/result.asp?disease_id=1101&category_id=29
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Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Calcium
The inadequate intake of dairy foods may explain why some Americans are deficient in calcium since dairy foods are the major source of calcium in the diet.
http://www.webmd.com/diet/calcium-food-sources?ecd=wnl_hbn_060908
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Calcium (Ca) in Blood - Yahoo! Health
Vitamin D and these hormones help control the amount of calcium in the body. ... Foods rich in calcium include dairy products (milk, cheese), eggs, fish, green ...
http://health.yahoo.com/blood-diagnosis/calcium-ca-in-blood/...
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Calcium - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... have calcium channels on their surface. These are openings where calcium can enter ... Once in the cell calcium activates many proteins to do specific things. ...
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium
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Calcium Supplements - What You Should Look For In Calcium Supplements?
Many people ask which calcium supplements they should take. The best calcium supplements ... Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/supplement/a/calcium.htm
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Calcium metabolism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Approximately 500 mmol of calcium is exchanged between bone and the ECF over a ... Ionized calcium does not vary with the albumin level, and therefore it is useful ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_metabolism
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Calcium in diet
Calcium is the most plentiful mineral found in the human body. ... Calcium helps with blood clotting, nerve signaling, muscle contraction and ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002412.htm
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Calcium
Calcium also can help build strong teeth. ... Calcium can also help protect teeth against tooth decay. ... Visit the How much calcium do kids need? ...
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/calcium.cfm
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NHLBI Women's Health Initiative, Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation Trial
Press Release: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements ... Calcium plus Vitamin D Supplementation. and the Risk of Fractures, NEJM, ... Calcium plus Vitamin D3 ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/whi/cal_vd.htm
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Calcium Intake Tools
(A cup of milk or fortified orange juice has about 300 mg of calcium) ... Orange juice, fortified with calcium, 6 oz. 200-260 (varies) 2-3 ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Nutrit...
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Coral calcium information on MedicineNet.com
Is coral calcium any better than other forms of calcium, or is it better left at the bottom of the ocean? ... Coral calcium is a hot nutritional product, with ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=52158
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Calcium Supplements
If your kids aren't getting enough calcium in their diet though, you may need to give them a calcium supplement each day. Learn which calcium supplements and ...
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/calcium/a/06_calcium_supp.htm?p=1
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Is Calcium the New Magic Bullet?
New research suggests that upping your calcium intake can help you lose fat ... When your body is deprived of calcium, it conserves it, prompting you to produce ...
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/is-calcium-the-new-magic-bullet
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Calcium in diet
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for the growth, maintenance, and ... Calcium helps form and maintain healthy teeth and bones. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/nutrition/Calcium-in-diet.htm
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Calcium carbonate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calcium carbonate is the active ingredient in agricultural lime, and is usually ... Water is added to give calcium hydroxide, and carbon dioxide is passed through ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_carbonate
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Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign
... only way for tweens and teens to get the calcium they need every day. ... that the best way to get calcium is by eating calcium-rich foods. ... Calcium-fortified ...
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/prob/other_foods.cfm
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Chocolate: Does it impair calcium absorption? - MayoClinic.com
... a naturally occurring compound in cocoa beans ? which can inhibit calcium absorption. ... Calcium binds to oxalate in your intestines, limiting its ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calcium/AN01294
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Serum calcium
Drugs that can increase calcium levels include: ... A separate test measures calcium that is freely flowing in your blood and not ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003477.htm
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Osteoporosis Prevention: The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D
Two nutrients in particular ? calcium and vitamin D ? are needed for strong bones. ... Inadequate calcium significantly contributes to the development of ...
http://arthritis.about.com/od/nutrition/a/calciumvitaminD.htm
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Calcium (Ca) in Blood
A test for calcium in the blood measures the calcium level in the body that is not stored in the bones. ... control the amount of calcium you absorb from food ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/calcium-ca-in-blood
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Calcium in biology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calcium (Ca2+) plays a vital role in the anatomy, physiology and biochemistry of ... Circulating calcium is either in the free, ionized form or bound to blood ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_in_biology
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Calcium Supplements:
Even after you are fully grown, adequate calcium. intake is important because the body loses calcium every ... shelves) and calcium supplements can fill the gap by ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Nutrition/calcium_supp.pdf
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Information About Calcium Supplements on MedicineNet.com
Read about calcium supplements and how to choose the right ... Calcium is a mineral found ... Otherwise, the body takes calcium out of the bones to perform ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=21253
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Actonel with Calcium (Risedronate Sodium with Calcium Carbonate) Drug ...
Learn about the prescription medication Actonel with Calcium (Risedronate Sodium with Calcium Carbonate), drug uses and information, side effects, drug interactions, ...
http://www.rxlist.com/actonel-with-calcium-drug.htm
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Calcium Requirements for Kids
Review how much calcium your kids should be getting for optimal ... Calcium Supplements ... Calcium Rich Foods ...
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/calcium/Calcium_Requirements_for_Kids.htm
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Calcium supplements: Which type of calcium is best? - MayoClinic.com
Read the supplement label to find out the calcium content in milligrams per serving. ... Don't bother with chelated calcium tablets. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calcium-supplements/AN00964
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Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign--For Health Care Providers
Calcium, Calcium information, Calcium sources, Calcium-rich foods, Milk, Milk ... Meeting calcium needs. Addressing problems with milk and milk products ...
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/providers/index.cfm
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Calcium Conundrum
She is 54 years old, she is one of the world's top experts on calcium, and she rarely takes a calcium supplement. "I don't have to," says Connie Weaver. "I drink ...
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/calcium-conundrum?page=4
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Getting Enough Calcium - Calcium From Foods
Calcium is vital to healthy bones, nerves and muscles. ... Calcium is crucial for proper function of your muscles, nervous system and for ...
http://nutrition.about.com/od/vitaminssupplements/qt/gettingenoughca.htm
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Coral calcium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Calcium from coral sources need to be refined to remove pollutants of the source ... Much attention has been given to calcium carbonate's ability to change the pH ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coral_calcium
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Ask the Experts: Calcium Supplement Information on MedicineNet.com
Learn which type of calcium supplement is best for you, and find out how much ... I've heard that not all calcium supplements are the same. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=78967
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Milk Matters Calcium Education Campaign--For Teachers
... role in helping middle school and high school students understand why they need calcium now. ... The Great Calcium Challenge (PDF - .6 MB) Take-Home Materials ...
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/teachers/
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Calcium propionate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Effect of calcium salts on growth, polygalacturonase activity, and colonization ... Food Intolerance Network activism page concerning calcium propionate ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_propionate
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Calcium: Drink Yourself Skinny
Dairy products boost metabolism and aid weight loss. ... Calcium's leading role is legendary. ... The more calcium there is in a fat cell, the more fat the ...
http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/calcium-weight-loss
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Calcium Fights Osteoporosis
Information about dietary sources of calcium to help prevent osteoporosis. ... Osteoporosis Prevention: The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D. Osteoporosis ...
http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/osteoporosis/a/calciumdiet.htm
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Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at Every Age
Building Strong Bones: Calcium Information for Health Care Providers (NICHD) ... Inadequate calcium significantly contributes to the development of osteoporosis. ...
http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Bone/Bone_Health/Nutrition/default.asp
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What type of calcium supplement should I buy?
Which type of calcium supplement is best for bone health and bone healing. ... Calcium exists as a compound, that's why it is found in these forms. ...
http://orthopedics.about.com/od/osteoporosistreatment/f/calciumtype.htm
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Calcium For Life - Not Just For Kids - What Kind of Calcium - Special ...
Discover when calcium supplements are particularly important. ... Calcium is not just for kids! We all know that babies and children need calcium for strong, ...
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/calcium1.htm
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Elemental calcium - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elemental calcium is a term used in dietary supplement ingredient lists ... (Vitamin E) ? Naphthoquinone (Vitamin K) ? Calcium ? Choline ? Chlorine ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elemental_calcium
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Vitamins and Calcium Supplements - General Guidelines on MedicineNet
Learn what vitamins are and why they are important. ... What are the adverse consequences of inadequate calcium intake and low vitamin D? ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/vitamins_and_calcium_supplements/article.htm
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Is Coral Calcium a Better Form of Calcium?
Is coral calcium better than regular calcium, or is ... form of calcium derived from coral ... and his company marketed coral calcium as a cure for diseases ...
http://altmedicine.about.com/od/calciumcoralcalcium/a/coral_calcium.htm
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Calcium Supplements - Watch WebMD Video
An estimated 18 million Americans are at risk for osteoporosis. Taking the right calcium supplements now can help fight bone loss later.
http://www.webmd.com/video/right-calcium-supplements
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eMedicine - Hypocalcemia : Article by Christopher B Beach
Calcium regulation is critical for normal cell function, neural transmission, ... Indirectly, through vitamin D, it causes intestinal calcium absorption. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic271.htm
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Toddler Milk and Calcium Requirements
My 14 month old has a milk intolerance. ... get enough calcium into his diet. There are alternatives to milk, though, and other ways to give your child calcium. ...
http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/weeklyquestion/a/020602_ask.htm
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