Abstract
Poly-gamma-glutamic acid (PGA) increases calcium (Ca) solubility in vitro and in vivo, and is associated with reduced bone loss in post-menopausal Japanese women. This study is the first to examine the effect of PGA on Ca absorption in humans.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 645-649 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the American College of Nutrition |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2007 |
Keywords
- Calcium
- Calcium Isotopes
- Cross-Over Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Injections, Intravenous
- Intestinal Absorption
- Middle Aged
- Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Postmenopause