The Key Ingredients of Life Each and every mineral that exists in the earth also exists in us and in all living things. Quantum physics shares the philosophy that we are really one with all things. Just as the earth must maintain its balance to function optimally, our bodies need balance ...
Function of Minerals The definition ofminerals, in a nutritional science context, is different from the definition of minerals in geology. A mineral nutrient refers to certain chemical elements found in food that play important roles in the proper functioning of the human body. Iron, for example,...
The reasons for long-term follow-up include supervision of hormone therapy and, more recently, monitoring of bone mineral density. Long-term psychological and sexual outcomes have been poorly studied, and largely ignored in clinical management. They may be, however, of overwhelming importance in ...
Calcium is an abundant mineral found in the body, 99% found in bone and teeth and 1% to 2% used to maintain proper metabolic functions. This column examines the forms of calcium found in foods and supplements and discusses some of the research on health as a result of calcium intake....
The Sex-Specific Association of Serum OPG and RANKL with Bone Mineral Density in Older Adults: The Rancho Bernardo Study The role of osteoprotegerin (OPG) and its receptor activator of nuclear factor kappaB legend (RANKL) in the regulation of bone in humans remain unclear. We... A Stern,GA...
Sex impacts the relation between body composition and physical function in older adults OBJECTIVE: To determine the sex-specific relationships between physical activity, aerobic fitness, adiposity (%Fat), mineral-free lean mass (MFLM), and bal... RJ Valentine,MM Misic,KS Rosengren,... - 《Meno...
but you may not realize that the potassium it contains powers many of your vital functions. The third most abundant mineral in your body, potassium promotes muscle and nerve function, water balance and blood pressure control. Most adults do not eat enough of this valuable nutrient, but you can...
Adrenal glands produce mineralocorticoid, corticosteroid and androgen hormones that regulate blood pressure, body mineral levels, sexual development and function. Ease up your studying of urinary organs with our urinary system quizzes & labeled diagrams. Kidneys Explore study unit ...
- 《International Journal of Obesity & Related Metabolic Disorders Journal of the International Association for the Study of Obesity》 被引量: 269发表: 2002年 Fat-free mass, strength, and sarcopenia are related to bone mineral density in older women. This study examined the association between ...
Furthermore, not all of these disorders manifest themselves with overt disturbances of hormone or mineral homeostasis (e.g., postmenopausal osteoporosis). Accordingly, physical examination is especially important. Discovery as well as comprehensive treatment of metabolic bone disease often de...