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Evidence shows mixed or conflicting results for Calcium on Cardiovascular health.
3 studies (2 claims)
Insufficient evidence
Typical effective dose 1000 (1000–1000) mgacross 1 dosed study
Study Claims
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Type | Population | Dosage | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| calcium supplementation | Decreases - potential detrimental effect | cardiovascular health (i.e. myocardial infarction) | Human | — | 800 to 1000 mg/d total calcium intake (including supplements if dietary intake is insufficient). | Calcium supplementation, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.cited 21× |
| calcium supplementation | Increases - promoted as potentially useful for | cardiovascular health | Human | general community | Not specified | Calcium supplementation: lessons from the general population for chronic kidney disease and back.cited 7× |
| supplemental calcium intake | No effect - review examines the relationship | skeletal and cardiovascular health | Human | the aging individual | Not specified | Supplemental calcium intake in the aging individual: implications on skeletal and cardiovascular health.cited 11× |