Health
New supplement superior to calcium and vitamin D for bone health
A new study by a Florida State University researcher reveals that a new dietary supplement is superior to calcium and vitamin D when it comes to bone health.
Nov 5, 2014
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News tagged with calcium supplementation
Pediatrics
AAP: Good nutrition, exercise optimize pediatric bone health
(HealthDay)—Pediatricians play an important role in fostering optimal bone health in children and adolescents, according to research published online Sept. 29 in Pediatrics.
Sep 30, 2014
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Diabetes
Raising low vitamin D levels lowers risk of prediabetes progressing to diabetes
Vitamin D and calcium supplementation along with diet and exercise may prevent type 2 diabetes in prediabetic individuals who have insufficient vitamin D in their bodies, a study from India suggests. The results were presented ...
Jun 23, 2014
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Calcium supplements don't raise women's heart risks, study says
(HealthDay)—In the wake of concerns that calcium supplements increase the risk for heart attack or stroke, a large, new U.S. study offers women and their doctors some reassurance.
May 30, 2014
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Calcium supplements not associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease in women
Calcium supplements are widely taken by women for bone health. Previous studies have suggested that calcium supplements may increase risk of cardiovascular disease, but the data has been inconsistent. A new study by researchers ...
May 9, 2014
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Calcium supplementation does not increase coronary heart disease concludes new study
Researchers presenting at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases showed the results of a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of calcium supplements. The results do not support ...
Apr 5, 2014
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Making sense of conflicting advice on calcium intake
In recent years, studies have reported inconsistent findings regarding whether calcium supplements used to prevent fractures increase the risk of heart attack.
Oct 17, 2013
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Vitamin D alone does little to protect bone health in postmenopausal women
While calcium supplements noticeably improved bone health in postmenopausal women, vitamin D supplements did not reduce bone turnover, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal ...
Sep 24, 2013
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Diabetes
Metformin may increase risk of cognitive impairment
(HealthDay)—Metformin may increase the risk of cognitive impairment in patients with diabetes; however, calcium supplementation may attenuate this risk, according to research published online Sept. 5 in Diabetes Care.
Sep 21, 2013
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Calcium supplements may not prevent bone loss in women with breast cancer
Women undergoing treatment for breast cancer are widely prescribed calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and manage osteoporosis, an unwanted side effect of breast cancer therapies. However, new research from Wake ...
Aug 27, 2013
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