Americans may not be getting enough calcium in their diets, according to a new study published in the May 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. This study is unique among those focusing on calcium intake in the US population because both dietary and supplemental sources were evaluated across adult age groups and compared to accompanying patterns in energy intake.BTW, calcium has almost no role to play in "forestalling" osteoporosis. For more information see here.
"Calcium plays a fundamental role in promoting bone health and forestalling osteoporosis.
But it might do this:
“I think all people taking calcium supplements should reassess whether these are doing them any good,’’ says study coauthor Dr. Ian Reid, a professor of medicine and epidemiology at the University of Auckland in New Zealand via e-mail. “Our paper shows that for every three fractures that are prevented by calcium, six heart attacks or strokes are caused. Thus, the balance of risks and benefits is negative.’’Still think they have any idea what a "healthy" supplement is?
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