Cardiovascular Effects of Calcium Supplements

Calcium supplements reduce bone turnover and slow the rate of bone loss. However, few studies have demonstrated reduced fracture incidence with calcium supplements, and meta-analyses show only a 10% decrease in fractures, which is of borderline statistical and clinical significance. Trials in normal...

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Main Author: Ian R. Reid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/7/2522