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Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation. Myths and Realities with Regard to Cardiovascular Risk.

Current vascular pharmacology
January 1, 2019
Giovanna Muscogiuri et al. (13 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to evaluate the physiological role of calcium and vitamin D in bone and muscle health, as well as assess their supplementation effects on bone health and potential cardiovascular side effects.

Results Summary

The study found that calcium and vitamin D supplementation positively affects bone health in osteoporosis patients but raised concerns about potential cardiovascular side effects. Observational studies showed mixed results regarding bone mineral density and vitamin D/calcium status.

Population

Patients with osteoporosis and general bone health considerations.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (8)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
vitamin D and calcium
neutral
bone diseases
-
-
are considered crucial for the treatment
#1
vitamin D and calcium
neutral
bone homeostasis
-
-
contribute to
#2
vitamin D and calcium
neutral
muscle health
-
-
preserve
#3
vitamin D and calcium
decrease
falls and fractures
-
-
reducing the risk
#4
Low vitamin D concentrations
increase
secondary hyperparathyroidism
-
-
result in
#5
Low vitamin D concentrations
increase
bone loss
-
-
contribute to
#6
supplementation with calcium and vitamin D
increase
bone
patients with osteoporosis
-
positive effect
#7
supplementation with calcium and vitamin D
neutral
cardiovascular (CV) system
-
-
potential side effects
#8
Abstract

Vitamin D and calcium are considered crucial for the treatment of bone diseases. Both vitamin D and calcium contribute to bone homeostasis but also preserve muscle health by reducing the risk of falls and fractures. Low vitamin D concentrations result in secondary hyperparathyroidism and contribute to bone loss, although the development of secondary hyperparathyroidism varies, even in patients with severe vitamin D deficiency. Findings from observational studies have shown controversial results regarding the association between bone mineral density and vitamin D/calcium status, thus sparking a debate regarding optimum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D and calcium for the best possible skeletal health. Although most of the intervention studies reported a positive effect of supplementation with calcium and vitamin D on bone in patients with osteoporosis, this therapeutic approach has been a matter of debate regarding potential side effects on the cardiovascular (CV) system. Thus, the aim of this review is to consider the current evidence on the physiological role of vitamin D and calcium on bone and muscle health. Moreover, we provide an overview on observational and interventional studies that investigate the effect of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on bone health, also taking into account the possible CV side-effects. We also provide molecular insights on the effect of calcium plus vitamin D on the CV system.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AnimalsBiomarkersBone RemodelingCalciumCardiovascular DiseasesCardiovascular SystemDietary SupplementsHumansHyperparathyroidism, SecondaryOsteoporosisOsteoporotic FracturesRisk FactorsTreatment OutcomeVitamin DVitamin D Deficiency
Study Links
Quality Scores
Safety70
Efficacy80/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations21
Citations/Year3.5
Relative Citation Ratio1.53
NIH Percentile65.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.18
Normalized Score0.77
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