A factorial experiment in a randomized complete block design was conducted with 192 pigs to evaluate the effects of two levels of d i e t a r y ca l c ium:phospho rus (.90/.70 or .65/.50%, respectively) in an 18% protein diet for growing swine (19 to 52 kg). Animals were then continued to market weight being fed one of two levels of calcium:phosphorus ( .65/.50 or .50/.40%, respectively) each a...

For a long time, mineral requirements of goats have been extrapolated from those of cattle and sheep. To date advances in goat nutritional research allow more specific mineral recommendations. Endogenous losses of calcium and phosphorus might be more related to dry matter intake than to the bodyweight. True absorption coefficient of P is probably higher for goats (70–75%) than for other ruminan...

The effect of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) processing methods on the nutritive utilization of calcium and phosphorus and on phytic acid, a seed component that affects mineral utilization, was studied. Chemical and biological methods were used for nutritional determinations in growing rats. The digestive utilization of calcium from raw chickpea was adequate for growing rats; however, processing...

Aerobic granular sludge is a promising process for nutrient removal in wastewater treatment. In this work, for the first time, biologically induced precipitation of phosphorus as hydroxyl-apatite (Ca(5)(PO(4))(3)(OH)) in the core of granules is demonstrated by direct spectral and optical analysis: Raman spectroscopy, Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) coupled with Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM),...

The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the erosive capacity of fermented milk beverages, as well as some of their properties that affect the demineralization of dental enamel (pH, buffering capacity, fluoride, calcium and phosphorus contents). Three different batches of 6 commercial brands of fermented milk beverages were analyzed. pH evaluation was accomplished using a potentiometer. T...

BACKGROUND As kidney function declines, there is a progressive deterioration in mineral homeostasis with disruption of normal serum and tissue concentration of phosphorus and calcium, and changes in circulating levels of hormones-parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcitriol (1,25(OH)2 D), and Fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23). OBJECTIVE This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of marker...

Article history: Received 7 July 2014 Received in revised form 17 September 2014 Accepted 3 December 2014 Available online 15 December 2014 Phytic acid is the major storage form of phosphorus in cereals. It binds with nutritionally important metals and affects mineral bioavailability. The present study analyzed phytic acid, inorganic phosphorus (IP) content, seed weight, and grain yield in 98 s...

Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), a frequent complication of chronic kidney disease, develops in response to an imbalance in the serum levels of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D as a result of altered metabolism. Raised serum levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcium-phosphorus product have a major effect on morbidity and mortality in dialysis patients. The new Kidney Disease Outcome...

Phosphorylation of the nucleosides adenosine and uridine by the simple mixing and mild heating of aqueous solutions of the organic compounds with synthetic analogs of the meteoritic mineral schreibersite, (Fe,Ni)3P under slightly basic conditions (pH ~9) is reported. These results suggest a potential role for meteoritic phosphorus in the origin and development of early life.

In this work, a comparison of the blood biochemical and mineral profile of anestrus buffaloes with those of regular cyclic animals was made. There was significant reduction (P<0.01) in the total cholesterol and phosphorus levels in anestrus state. However, blood glucose, HDLcholesterol, triglycerides, calcium, copper, cobalt, manganese and zinc levels did not differ between anetrus and regular ...