Calcium bioavailability of nanonized pearl powder for adults
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Journal of Food Science, 73(9), H246-H251
Journal
Journal of Food Science
Pages
H246-H251
Date Issued
2008
Date
2008
Author(s)
Chen, H.-S.
Chang, J.-H.
Wu, J. S.-B.
Abstract
The present study was aimed to evaluate the calcium bioavailability of pearl powder for humans. Both the nanonized pearl powder (NPP) and the micronized pearl powder (MPP) prepared by a dry grinder were tested. A group of healthy adults free from hyperthyroidism, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia were recruited as the subjects for oral administration with the pearl powder. The bioavailability was evaluated by the serum total calcium increment, the serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) reduction, and the urine calcium/creatinine ratio increment in 6 h after administration. The results show better absorption and retention of calcium from NPP, as reflected with the shorter time elapsed before the maximum concentration of calcium appeared in the serum, higher iPTH reduction, more calcium absorption, and higher maximum calcium concentration (Cmax) in serum after ingestion, than that from MPP. We conclude that pearl powder is a beneficial source of calcium for adults and that nanonization improves its calcium bioavailability. ? 2008 Institute of Food Technologists?.
Subjects
Bioavailability; Calcium; Human; Nano; Pearl
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calcium; lipid; protein; adult; animal; article; bioavailability; calcium intake; Chinese medicine; diet supplementation; fracture; human; metabolism; osteoporosis; particle size; Pinctada; powder; Adult; Animals; Biological Availability; Calcium; Calcium, Dietary; Dietary Supplements; Fractures, Bone; Humans; Lipids; Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Osteoporosis; Particle Size; Pinctada; Powders; Proteins
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journal article
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