Calcium use in the management of osteoporosis: continuing questions and controversies.
Current osteoporosis reports
December 1, 2014
Cory Wilczynski et al. (2 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Extracted Claims (5)
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
calcium supplementation | decrease | fracture risk | - | - | benefits | #1 |
calcium supplementation | neutral | bone density | - | - | effects | #2 |
calcium supplementation | neutral | bone turnover markers | - | - | effects | #3 |
calcium supplementation | no change | cardiovascular events | - | - | conflicting data | #4 |
calcium supplementation | increase | nephrolithiasis | - | - | increased risk | #5 |
Abstract
Calcium is a vital element in the health and maintenance of growing and mature bone. The amount of calcium recommended for ingestion varies by age, and these requirements can be met by dietary sources or calcium supplementation. This article reviews the role of calcium in the body and the benefits and risks to calcium supplementation. The effects of calcium on fracture risk reduction, bone density, and bone turnover markers as well as the conflicting data on cardiovascular events and increased risk of nephrolithiasis associated with supplementation are discussed.
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Bone and BonesCalciumCardiovascular DiseasesDietary SupplementsDisease ManagementFractures, BoneHumansNephrolithiasisOsteoporosisRisk Factors
Study Links
PubMed ID25228457
Citation Metrics
Total Citations11
Citations/Year1.0
Relative Citation Ratio0.52
NIH Percentile28.4%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
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