Figure 4 From Gastric Acid, Calcium Absorption, And Their Effect On Bone Well Being
Calcium deficiency can reduce bone strength and lead to osteoporosis, which is characterized by fragile bones and an elevated risk of falling . Calcium deficiency can also result in rickets in children and other bone disorders in adults, while these disorders are far more usually brought on by vitamin D deficiency. In young children with rickets, the growth cartilage does not mineralize normally, which can lead to irreversible modifications in…Read More