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