Calcium from Finger Millet—A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Calcium Retention, Bone Resorption, and In Vitro Bioavailability

Calcium deficiency during child growth leads to osteoporosis in later stages of life. Finger millet is one the calcium dense foods, with three times level than milk, and only cereal that contains high content which consistent across different varieties (364 ± 58 mg/100 g). Thus, finger has potential for addressing naturally. This study aimed determine retention impact on bone turnover through a systematic review meta-analysis. Three human studies were eligible review. Of these, two meta-analysis assess children 9 12 years. One markers was not used as at least are required conduct Due lack complete data four vitro bioavailability from unprocessed range types processed millet. The result shows there significant (p < 0.05) 23.4 2.9% finger-millet-based diet could help accretion if consumed. marker resorption reduced by 28% 47% among peri post-menopausal women respectively after feeding nutria mixed grain ball. However, no change formation marker. Depending type processing, either increased or decreased. showed 28.6% when boiled, whereas processing show certain can double 61.4%. Irrespective millets contribute extremely bioavailable be useful healthy dealing complications related deficiency.