European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

A REVIEW ON “ROLE OF CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS IN CHILDREN” AS PER AYURVEDA

Dr. Amruta M. Deokar*, Dr. Mandar Jadhav and Dr. Pallavi Bhirud

ABSTRACT

Calcium is one of the important elements of human body, which involves in many physiological activities. The dietary material served as a source of calcium in body. Human beings generally consume sufficient calcium but lack of absorption of calcium is major issue associated with calcium deficiency. Many countries suffering from the health issues related with low dietary calcium intake and Asian countries mainly witnessed the same issues. The calcium supplements play vital role to combat this problem and several forms of calcium compounds are used as supplements. Ayurveda uses drugs as calcium supplements obtained from the plant, animal and mineral origin. The use of calcium supplement is much needed in children since deficiency may causes several health abnormalities in early growing age. In this regards Ayurveda texts mentioned different types of drugs as source of calcium to full fill the need of element in children. Considering these all aspects present article summarizes the role of calcium supplement in children as per Ayurveda.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Calcium, Supplement, Absorption.