Aftab Ahmed, Muhammad Awais Saleem, Farhan Saeed, Muhammad Afzaal, Ali Imran, Sidra Akram, Muzzamal Hussain, Aqsa Khan, Entessar Al Jbawi
Calcium is imperative in maintaining a quality life, particularly during later ages. Its deficiency results in a wide range of metabolic disorders such as dental changes, cataracts, alterations in brain function, and osteoporosis. These deficiencies are more pronounced in females due to increased calcium turnover throughout their life cycle, especially during pregnancy and lactation. Vitamin D perform a central role in the metabolism of calcium. Recent scientific interventions have linked calcium with an array of metabolic disorders in females including hypertension, obesity, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), multiple sclerosis, and breast cancer...
September 2023: Food Science & Nutrition