Health
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.
May 4, 2012
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News tagged with dietary calcium
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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 ...
May 2, 2011
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Medications
Home remedies: Herbal supplements may not mix with heart medicines
Herbal supplements are natural, so they must be safe, right? Not necessarily.
Mar 5, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Calcium supplements tied to kidney stone risk in study
(HealthDay)—People with a history of kidney stones may have a higher risk of recurrence if they use calcium supplements, a new study finds.
Oct 13, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
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 in the ...
Jun 6, 2012
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Pediatrics
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 ...
May 5, 2013
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Vegans, vegetarians and pescetarians may be at higher risk of bone fractures
Compared with people who ate meat, vegans with lower calcium and protein intakes on average, had a 43% higher risk of fractures anywhere in the body (total fractures), as well as higher risks of site-specific fractures of ...
Nov 23, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Umbrella review reveals links between diet, colorectal cancer
(HealthDay)—Higher intakes of dietary fiber, dietary calcium, and yogurt and lower intakes of red meat and alcohol are associated with a lower risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a review published online Feb. ...
Mar 2, 2021
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Health
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.
Oct 18, 2012
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Cardiology
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, ...
Feb 12, 2013
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