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In the context of nutrition, a mineral is a chemical element. Some "minerals" are essential for life, but most are not. [ 1][ 2][ 3] Minerals are one of the four groups of essential nutrients; the others are vitamins, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids. [ 4] The five major minerals in the human body are calcium, phosphorus ...
Calcium is a chemical element; it has symbol Ca and atomic number 20. As an alkaline earth metal, calcium is a reactive metal that forms a dark oxide-nitride layer when exposed to air. Its physical and chemical properties are most similar to its heavier homologues strontium and barium. It is the fifth most abundant element in Earth's crust, and ...
Yogurt. It’s no secret that dairy products are a great source of calcium: Take plain, low-fat yogurt for example. The average serving size of 8 ounces (or 1 cup) has a whopping 448 mg of calcium.
Vegan nutrition refers to the nutritional and human health aspects of vegan diets. A well-planned vegan diet is suitable to meet all recommendations for nutrients in every stage of human life. [ 1] Vegan diets tend to be higher in dietary fiber, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and phytochemicals; and lower in calories, saturated ...
Choline. Vitamin A (e.g. retinol (see also - provitamin A carotenoids)) Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) Vitamin D. Ergocalciferol. Cholecalciferol. Vitamin E ( tocopherols and tocotrienols) Vitamin K. Vitamin K 1 (phylloquinone)
Calcium propionate – preservative. Calcium salts of fatty acids – emulsifier, stabiliser, anti-caking agent. Calcium silicate – anti-caking agent. Calcium sorbate – preservative. Calcium stearoyl lactylate – emulsifier. Calcium sulfate – flour treatment agent, mineral salt, sequestrant, improving agent, firming agent.
Calcium supplement. Calcium supplements are salts of calcium used in a number of conditions. [ 1] Supplementation is generally only required when there is not enough calcium in the diet. [ 2][ 3] By mouth they are used to treat and prevent low blood calcium, osteoporosis, and rickets. [ 1]
Antinutrient. Phytic acid ( deprotonated phytate anion in the picture) is an antinutrient that interferes with the absorption of minerals from the diet. Antinutrients are natural or synthetic compounds that interfere with the absorption of nutrients. [ 1] Nutrition studies focus on antinutrients commonly found in food sources and beverages.