Estimation of Calcium Contents and its Bioaccessibility in Different Calcium Tablets

Abstract

Calcium is the essential element for normal body growth. Calcium deficiency leads to a decrease in bone density causing osteoporosis. It is observed that many people are unaware of this fact until they meet an accident. It is advisable to have a calcium supplement after age 40. Although calcium tablets are administered, all the calcium may not be bio-accessible. In order to know how much of the calcium actually is absorbed; bio-accessibility studies are important. Taking into consideration the importance of calcium, present work is undertaken estimate the calcium content and its bio-availability in various calcium tablets by using the flame atomic absorption spectrometer. The studies will be helpful in prescribing the dosage to osteoporotic patients.

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Vaibhavi P. Patil, Vikram R. Jadhav

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Vaibhavi P. Patil, Vikram R. Jadhav (2018). Estimation of Calcium Contents and its Bioaccessibility in Different Calcium Tablets. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 0(0), 1-8. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-394555