Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/567101]Researchers: Ms Tania Romano (Principal investigator)
Brief description We aim to identify a variable calcium diet that optimises bone mass, density and strength as well as blood pressure in a rat model of intrauterine growth restriction. We propose that a moderate calcium diet followed by a high calcium diet is beneficial for bone and heart health. This is based on the physiological effect of reduced calcium intake stimulating intestinal calcium absorption. This represents a novel research approach to improving calcium intake, bone as well as heart health.
Funding Amount $AUD 35,670.59
Funding Scheme NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships
Notes Dora Lush Biomedical Postgraduate Scholarship
- nhmrc : 567101
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/567101
