The Bone—Vasculature Axis: Calcium Supplementation and the Role of Vitamin K

Calcium supplements are broadly prescribed to treat osteoporosis either as monotherapy or together with vitamin D to enhance calcium absorption. It is still unclear whether calcium supplementation significantly contributes to the reduction of bone fragility and fracture risk. Data suggest that suppl...

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Main Authors: Grzegorz B. Wasilewski, Marc G. Vervloet, Leon J. Schurgers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-02-01
Series:Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fcvm.2019.00006/full