How calcium from calcium carbonate and milk benefit peptic ulcer patients.
Calcium from calcium containing antacids and milk enhance the integrity of gastrointestinal mucosa and mucus, as it is the natural linker agent of these structures, which strengthens their defense function.
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Cornell University Medical College, New York, USA.
D000818:Animals; D000863:Antacids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000737:chemistry*; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008892:Milk / Q000737:chemistry*; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy*
D000863:Antacids; D002119:Calcium Carbonate; D002118:Calcium