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Men and Osteoporosis
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The Faces of Osteoporosis
Perry Ann, Age 40
Osteoporosis—a disease for older people. Or so I thought. I’ve done thousands of weight-bearin... read more
BONESENSE on Calcium Supplements and Heart Attacks
Tuesday, 03 August 2010 09:32
Calcium Supplements and Heart Attacks
What is the problem?
We all know that calcium is good for the bones and that it can reduce the risk of fracture by 26%. – but can too much calcium be harmful? In 2008, a clinical trial studied the risk of heart disease in older women who were given calcium supplements. The results showed an increased risk of heart attacks in the women who were taking 1,000 mg. of calcium citrate – a highly absorbable form of calcium. read more