News tagged with dietary calcium


Magnesium may be as important to kids' bone health as calcium

Parents are advised to make sure their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods to build strong bones. Soon, they also may be urged to make sure their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods high in magnesium—another ...

Pediatrics created May 05, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 3

Risk of cardiovascular death doubled in women with high calcium intake

High intakes of calcium (corresponding to diet and supplements) in women are associated with a higher risk of death from all causes, but cardiovascular disease in particular, compared with women with lower calcium intake, ...

Cardiology created Feb 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

High supplemental calcium intake may increase risk of cardiovascular disease death in men

A high intake of supplemental calcium appears to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) death in men but not in women in a study of more 388,000 participants between the ages of 50 and 71 years, ...

Cardiology created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Community-based nutrition education shown to be successful in increasing calcium intake

Today at the International Osteoporosis Foundation's Asia-Pacific Osteoporosis Meeting, researchers from the National Institute of Nutrition in Hanoi presented a new research study that showed the benefits of educational ...

Health created Dec 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Low calcium diet linked to higher risk of hormone condition in women

A low calcium diet is associated with a higher risk of developing a common hormone condition in women, known as primary hyperparathyroidism, suggests a study published on BMJ website today.

Health created Oct 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Poorer bone health seen in black children with fractures

(HealthDay)—African-American children with forearm fractures are more likely to have vitamin D deficiency and lower bone mineral density than their peers without fractures, according to a study published ...

Pediatrics created Aug 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CRN assesses current state of scientific research for nutritional supplements

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry's leading trade association, today released its comprehensive report, The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements (4th Edition). The updated book, which ...

Health created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Risk of calcium oxalate stones not affected by oxalate intake

(HealthDay) -- Eating large amounts of oxalate does not significantly affect the risk of developing calcium oxalate stones if the recommended amount of dietary calcium is also eaten, according to a study published ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jun 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Expert advises against high doses of supplements

(Medical Xpress) -- That vitamin D and calcium you're taking could be causing more harm than good, a new article in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute says.

Health created May 04, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

IOF and ECTS issue guidance on management of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis

Oral glucocorticoids are commonly prescribed for a wide variety of disorders, most commonly for rheumatoid arthritis, obstructive pulmonary disease and inflammatory bowel diseases. However, the use of these medications can ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Certain dietary supplements associated with increased risk of death in older women

Consuming dietary supplements, including multivitamins, folic acid, iron and copper, among others, appears to be associated with an increased risk of death in older women, according to a report in the October 10 issue of ...

Health created Oct 10, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Before you start bone-building meds, try dietary calcium and supplements: study

Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? Not so fast! A University of Illinois study finds that an effective first course ...

Health created May 02, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1