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== Calcium supplement == .../ˈkalsɪəm ˈsʌplɪmənt/) is a type of [[dietary supplement]] that contains [[calcium]], an essential mineral for the human body.

|Term=Calcium gluconate ...oh-nayt) The mineral calcium combines with a form of the sugar glucose. It is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis (a decrease in bone mass and density

|Term=Calcium Carbonate ...ase in bone mass and density) and to treat heartburn and upset stomach. It is also being studied to prevent bone problems in cancer patients. 

...during, and after [[pregnancy]] to ensure proper nutrition and the health of the baby. ...he health of the pregnant woman. These include [[folic acid]], [[iron]], [[calcium]], [[vitamin D]], and [[omega-3 fatty acids]].

...medicine]] to refer to a condition or substance. The etymology of the term is derived from the Old English word "hwīting", meaning "white" or "bright". ...used in the treatment of [[calcium deficiency]] and related conditions. It is also used as a filler in some pharmaceuticals.

'''Sardines''' (/sɑːrˈdiːnz/), also known as '''pilchards''', are a group of small, oily fish within the herring family, Clupeidae. They are commonly fo ...during the early 15th century and is derived from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, around which sardines were once abundant.

...of [[Vitamin D]] that is produced in the skin in response to sunlight. It is also obtained from certain foods and supplements to ensure adequate levels ...ng to bear or carry. This refers to the vitamin's role in the transport of calcium in the body.

'''Mineral deficiency''' is a term that refers to the condition where a [[organism|organism's]] body la The term "mineral deficiency" is derived from the Latin "mineralis" meaning "something mined" and the Latin

...iation: /ˈvaɪtəmɪn 'keɪ 'tu:/), also known as '''menaquinone''', is a type of [[Vitamin K]] that plays a crucial role in blood clotting and bone and hear ...o help blood clot. The "2" in Vitamin K2 distinguishes it from other forms of Vitamin K, such as [[Vitamin K1]] and [[Vitamin K3]].

...ong bones and teeth. It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in plants and yeast.  |Type=Cancer terms

...als. As a slow-release fertilizer, bone meal is primarily used as a source of phosphorus and protein. The term "bone meal" is derived from the fact that the product is made up of ground animal bones, often from slaughterhouses. The word "bone" comes from

...as '''multimineral''', is a dietary supplement that includes a combination of [[vitamin|vitamins]] and [[mineral|minerals]], and sometimes other ingredie ...in the mid-20th century to describe a product that contains a combination of vitamins.

|Type=Cancer terms ...ment. Also called ergocalciferol {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

...hancing the effectiveness of a particular substance or treatment. The term is derived from the Latin word 'fortis', meaning strong, and 'facere', meaning ...facere', meaning 'to make'. In a medical context, it refers to the process of enhancing or strengthening a substance or treatment to improve its effectiv

...ed as food and used for their medicinal properties. They are a rich source of [[vitamins]], [[minerals]], and [[antioxidants]]. ...The term "seaweed" comes from the Old English "sǣwȳd", which is a compound of "sǣ" (sea) and "wȳd" (weed).

...ypionate]]. It is used in the treatment of conditions caused by low levels of testosterone in the body. ...'masculine'. This is in reference to the drug's function as a testosterone supplement, testosterone being the primary male sex hormone.