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<journal-meta>
<journal-id journal-id-type='publisher'>IJRAP</journal-id>
<journal-title>International Journal of Research in Ayurveda and Pharmacy</journal-title>
<issn pub-type='ppub'>2277-4343</issn>
 <publisher>
<publisher-name>Moksha Publishing House </publisher-name>
</publisher>
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<article-id pub-id-type='other'>10.7897/2277-4343.154115</article-id>
<title-group>
<article-title>IN VITRO PROLIFERATIVE EFFICACY OF AN INNOVATIVE NATURAL CALCIUM FORMULATION IN BONE AND MUSCLE CELLS
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<contrib-group>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name>Baidyanath Mishra *</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Dharmendra Kumar</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Ruchi Srivastava</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Varun Kumar Singh</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Gajender</name>
</contrib>
<contrib contrib-type='author'>
<name> Apratim Sai Rajesh and Yathapu Srinivasa Reddy </name>
</contrib>
</contrib-group>
<pub-date>
<month>11</month>
<year>-0001</year>
</pub-date>
<fpage>47</fpage>
<lpage>49</lpage>
<abstract><title>Abstract</title>
Calcium is an essential macronutrient with a critical role in structural, functional and metabolic processes, particularly bone and muscle systems. Although dietary intake typically meets calcium needs, uneven food habits, anti-nutrients and various pathophysiological conditions can lead to deficiencies. Addressing this gap, Dabur India Limited developed an Innovative Natural Calcium Formulation (INCF) featuring natural organic calcium, plant-derived vitamin D3 and lemon juice. Two dosage forms providing 250 mg and 500 mg of calcium were developed and tested for efficacy using in vitro proliferation of Chondrocyte (C20A4 - Bone) and Muscle (L6 rat skeletal) cells at noncytotoxic concentrations. Results showed chondrocyte proliferation of 9.9% - 24.4% and skeletal muscle proliferation of 10.94% - 28.46% compared to untreated control. These findings indicate the potential of INCF as an effective calcium supplement.
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<title>Keywords</title>
<kwd>Calcium Deficiency</kwd>
<kwd> Calcium Supplement</kwd>
<kwd> Bone and Muscle Development.</kwd>
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