Calcium Metabolism and Correcting Calcium Deficiencies
Calcium Metabolism and Correcting Calcium Deficiencies
复制标题
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecl.2012.04.019
复制
发表时间:
2012-09-01
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Emkey, Gregory R.
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
Emkey, Ronald D.;Emkey, Gregory R.
Calcium is the most abundant cation in the human body, of which approximately 99% occurs in bone, contributing to its rigidity and strength. Bone also functions as a reservoir of Ca for its role in multiple physiologic and biochemical processes. This article aims to provide a thorough understanding of the absorptive mechanisms and factors affecting these processes to enable one to better appreciate an individual's Ca needs, and to provide a rationale for correcting Ca deficiencies. An overview of Ca requirements and suggested dosing regimens is presented, with discussion of various Ca preparations and potential toxicities of Ca treatment.