• Band keratopathy is characterized by the appearance of an opaque white band of variable density across the central cornea, caused by the precipitation of calcium salts, primarily hydroxyapatite, on the underside of the corneal epithelium. (medscape.com)
  • STATH is a salivary protein that stabilizes saliva supersaturated with calcium salts by inhibiting the precipitation of calcium phosphate salts. (thermofisher.com)
  • Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid and is used as a mineral supplement and medication. (wikipedia.org)
  • Calcium is the primary mineral in your bones. (worldwidehealth.com)
  • The inorganic is mainly crystalline mineral salts and calcium, which is present in the form of hydroxylapatite. (kids.net.au)
  • The mixture is 3 parts red mineral salt and 1 part di-calcium phosphate. (tndeer.com)
  • Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. (medindia.net)
  • Less than 2% of: High Oleic Safflower Oil, Salt, and Vitamin & Mineral Blend (Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid [Vit. (zoneperfect.com)
  • The complexity of calcium and phosphate disorders associated with CKD is defined by the Kidney Disease Improvement Global Outcomes (KDIGO) working group as CKD-related mineral and bone disorders (CKD-MBD). (bvsalud.org)
  • Homoeopathic tissue salts, such as calcium phosphate, natrum sulphate and sodium phosphate may also be helpful in supporting a system damaged by parasites. (healthy.net)
  • Consuming significant quantities of trisodium phosphate (E339) was likewise linked to a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease. (medindia.net)
  • X-linked hypophosphatemic rickets and autosomal recessive hypophosphatemic rickets are the result of mutations in PHEX (a phosphate-regulating gene with homologies to endopeptidases on the X chromosome) and dentin matrix protein 1 ( DMP1 ), respectively. (medscape.com)
  • This cleaves phosphate groups and acts as the foci for calcium and phosphate deposition. (kids.net.au)
  • Production of Concentrated Phosphoric Acid Using Phosphate Rock with a High Iron and Aluminium Content. (fertilizer.org)
  • Mineralized plaque is a concretion of bacteria, food residue, saliva, and mucus with calcium and phosphate salts. (msdmanuals.com)
  • To study the effect of tap water `softening' (i.e. calcium extraction) on H&E stains, 5 sets of slides from 30 different paraffin-embedded human pathologic tissue blocks were prepared in the same way except for washing with 5 different types of water. (who.int)
  • It is also used to counteract an overdose of Epsom salts magnesium sulfate, which is often administered to pregnant women in order to prophylactically prevent seizures (as in a patient experiencing preeclampsia). (wikipedia.org)
  • Phosphate salts are possibly unsafe when taken in amounts above the tolerable upper intake level (UL). (medlineplus.gov)
  • Marine aerosols also release small amounts of gaseous hydrogen fluoride and fluoride salts into the air (Friend 1989). (cdc.gov)
  • and calcium metabolism[?] . (kids.net.au)
  • These conditions may result in failure of osteoid calcification (rickets) in children because of a disruption in the pathway of either vitamin D or phosphate metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • In addition, a renal tubular defect that reduces reabsorption may alter phosphate metabolism. (medscape.com)
  • People use phosphate salts for bowel cleansing, low blood levels of phosphate, constipation, high blood levels of calcium, and heartburn. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Sodium phosphate is an FDA-approved over-the-counter (OTC) ingredient for treating constipation. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Regular long-term use can upset the balance of phosphates and other chemicals in the body and should be monitored by a healthcare professional to avoid serious side effects. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Phosphate salts are commonly consumed in the diet. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Calcium tablets are commonly prescribed to boost skeletal health, but a recent clinical trial suggested they might increase the number of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems in healthy older women. (medindia.net)
  • Previous studies have found that upping calcium intake through changes in diet does not increase cardiovascular problems, suggesting that the risks are restricted to supplements. (medindia.net)
  • This study aimed to evaluate the effects of adequate Ca intake with dietary recommendations among hypoparathyroidism patients who persistently use Ca supplementation irregularly on plasma Ca and phosphate levels. (bvsalud.org)
  • Phosphate salts are likely safe when consumed in the diet, or when supplements are used appropriately for a short time. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Ordinary calcium supplements taken by the elderly to strengthen bones may boost the risk of heart attacks, according to a study released Friday. (medindia.net)
  • They found that calcium supplements were associated with about a 30 percent jump in heart attack risk. (medindia.net)
  • While the added risk is modest for any individual, the widespread use of calcium supplements could translate into a significantly larger disease burden across an entire population, the authors warn. (medindia.net)
  • In a commentary, John Cleland of the University of Hull in Britain and colleagues point out that -- regardless of possible impacts on heart attack rates -- calcium supplements are probably not very efficient in reducing fractures in any case. (medindia.net)
  • Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''''required'''' nutrients. (medindia.net)