Data From a Head-to-Head Crossover Study Evaluating FOSRENOL(R) and Sevelamer Published Today Oct 7, 2009
Direct Comparison of the Two non-Calcium Phosphate Binders Gives new Insights Into Relative Efficacy (Canada Newswire)
More pets areliving longer Oct 1, 2009
Instead of high-protein puppy food and calcium and phosphorus supplements for bone growth, they advise new owners to start puppies on foods made for growing big dogs or adult dogs, both of which contain lower amounts of protein and mineral supplements than traditional puppy diets. Keeping pups slightly thin and giving them a full two to three years to reach their mature size puts less stress on the skeleton and organs such as the heart. (MSNBC -- Health)
• Reader questions value of osteopenia medications Sep 3, 2009
Some individuals have osteopenia (loss of bone calcium and phosphorus) without a loss of bone density because of disease, specific treatments or other conditions. Osteopenia itself refers to levels lower than the normal range, but not low enough to be classified as osteoporosis. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
DOCTOR IS IN: Long summer days bring sunshine and skin challenges Aug 11, 2009
Vitamin D, which our bodies can produce after relatively brief exposure to the sun, helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in our bodies. So, look to vitamin D supplements as the preferred way of getting enough vitamin D not increased sun exposure. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Canola a Viable Alternative to Soybeans in Dairy Rations (23) Jul 7, 2009
It also has high levels of phosphorus. On the other hand, canola meal is limited by its relatively low levels of lysine and energy. (Agri-View, WI)
Energy Efficient Treatment Process Helps Municipalities Meet New Class 1A Wastewater Standards in China Jun 22, 2009
The energy-efficient wastewater process not only meets stringent effluent requirements of China's new Class 1A standards for nitrogen and phosphorus removal, but is engineered to save space and energy. The Design Institutes' acceptance was based on recent results of a large-scale, pilot plant in the city of Tianjin. (JCN Network, Japan)
Spring pastures can be deadly May 29, 2009
In northern Montana phosphorus is also a critical mineral, the one most significant, and the one most undersupplemented, said Gustafson. In addition to calcium and Mg, phosphorus must be approroproately supplemented along with other essential microminerals and macrominerals to prevent tetany and other nutritional diseaes and unthriftiness. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Drugs/Vitamins May 20, 2009
For example, according to Vagnini, common aluminum antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta can cause a depletion of vitamin A, vitamin D, folic acid, calcium, chromium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Statin drugs, like Lipitor, Mevacor, Zocor and Pravachol, are meant to treat elevated levels of cholesterol. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Vitamin D 'is mental health aid' May 17, 2009
Vitamin D is important in maintaining bone health, in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, and in helping the immune system. The body makes vitamin D when it is exposed to the sun, or it can be obtained from foods such as oily fish, and those fortified with vitamin D, such as milk, cereals, and soya drinks. (BBC News -- Health)
QDMA: Mineral supplementation, necessity or never mind? May 10, 2009
Studies have shown that calcium and phosphorus are by far the two most common minerals in deer antlers, comprising nearly 30-35 percent of the mature antler by weight ... While the answer to this question is unknown, it is probably because minerals like calcium and phosphorus, by themselves, are bitter ... The first is the calcium to phosphorus ratio. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
New Gene Linked To Low Levels Of Magnesium Mar 29, 2009
(May 10, 2004) Most people think of calcium and phosphorus as the most important dietary components for bone health. But magnesium also plays an important role. (Science Daily)
Mushrooms to be used as drugs for Cancer, HIV and respiratory diseases Mar 26, 2009
It contains vitamins Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus and other Folic Acid that will help boost the immune system. The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology Ms Sherry Ayitey disclosed this at the opening of the second African Conference on Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms (ACEMM) on Wednesday in Accra. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Tips for buying the best fish Mar 18, 2009
Saltwater fish also contain minerals, including iron, iodine, phosphorus, and selenium. Fish is low in cholesterol (50 to 90 milligrams per 100 grams). (CNN -- Health)
Vitamin D delivers multiple benefits Feb 25, 2009
The doctor of internal medicine found that 80 percent of his patients lacked the crucial vitamin that maintains normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus in the body. It s nothing new, but if we can do something about it, we will decrease the incidence of disease significantly, said Fowler, who regularly screens for vitamin D during exams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Arab-American women need supplement to boost dangerously low vitamin D levels Feb 16, 2009
Vitamin D is needed to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. It also helps in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. (EurekAlert!)
Researchers take second look at phosphorus requirements for cattle Feb 8, 2009
Primarily found in forages, phosphorus is one of the most costly minerals to supplement, said Dr. John Paterson, extension beef specialist at Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont ... Current phosphorus requirements are based on research conducted in the late 1950s when it was discovered the mineral was needed for reproduction. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Nutrient intakes related to osteoporotic fractures in men and women - The Brazilian Osteoporosis Study (BRAZOS) Feb 8, 2009
Women with fractures presented significantly higher calcium, phosphorus and magnesium intakes ... It was demonstrated that for every 100 mg/ phosphorus increase the risk of fractures by 9% (OR 1 ... Conclusion: The results demonstrated inadequacies in bone related nutrients in our population as well that an increase in phosphorus intake is related to bone fractures. (Nutrition Journal)
Shedding light on vitamin D deficiency crisis Feb 7, 2009
Deficiency in vitamin D, a fat-soluble supplement needed to maintain normal levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, does appear to be a growing problem. Some medical experts even claim we are suffering through a vitamin D deficiency "crisis." As urban societies grow and we scramble to protect ourselves from the cancer-causing rays of the sun the primary source of the nutrient too few of us have optimal levels of vitamin D in our bodies, some doctors say. (MSNBC -- Health)
