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2. Hydroxyapatite - Wikipedia

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   Up to 50% by volume and 70% by weight of human bone is a modified form of hydroxyapatite, known as bone mineral. [7] Carbonated calcium-deficient hydroxyapatite is the main mineral of which dental enamel and dentin are composed. Hydroxyapatite crystals are also found in pathological calcifications such as those found in breast tumors, [8] as ...

3. Calcium supplement - Wikipedia

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   Microcrystalline hydroxyapatite and ossein-hydroxyapatite are forms of calcium phosphate used as a dietary supplement. [36] Bone meal as a calcium supplementation has largely been discontinued due to concerns of contamination with heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium identified in the 1980s.

4. Bone health - Wikipedia

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   Bone Mineral Density (BMD) tends to peak at a young age. When children are younger, they start building up their BMD through their nutrition and through exercise. BMD peaks at around 12.5 years old for girls and around 14 years old for boys. [23] It could be caused by a deficiency in calcium or Vitamin D. Calcium is the main nutrient for bone ...

5. 5 Helpful Calcium Supplements for Bone Health You Can Order ...

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   Here, registered dietitians recommend the best calcium supplements for bone health and offer expert advice on who needs a calcium supplement and why. 5 Helpful Calcium Supplements for Bone Health ...

6. Artificial bone - Wikipedia

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   The two major components of bone are hydroxyapatite [Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2], and collagen fibers. Hydroxyapatite, which is one of the most stable forms of calcium phosphate, makes up about 60 to 65 percent of the bone. [5] The rest of the bone is composed of materials including chondroitin sulfate, keratan sulfate and lipid. [5]

7. Discovery and development of bisphosphonates - Wikipedia

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   [7] [8] The bisphosphonates have an intrinsic affinity for the calcium ions (hydroxyapatite) of the bone mineral just as the endogenous pyrophosphates. The difference lies in the non-hydrolysable carbon-phosphorus bond of the bisphosphonates which prevents their metabolism and at the same time ensure an effective absorption from the ...