National Osteoporotic Foundation and American Society for Preventive Cardiology published new guidelines for Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation.
Highlights:
Clinical Guidelines for Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation from the National Osteoporosis Foundation and American Society for Preventive Cardiology was published in Annals of Internal Medicine.//
A research team from the Tufts University School of Medicine, reviewed trials and carried out various studies to find out the benefits and harmful effects of calcium supplements on cardiovascular outcomes.- A research team from Tufts University reviewed benefits and harmful effects of calcium supplements on cardiovascular diseases.
- New evidence based guidelines for Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation was laid by the National Osteoporosis Foundation and American Society for Preventive Cardiology.
- The guidelines stated that supplementing calcium either with or without Vitamin D was considered to have a safe cardiovascular outcome.
Calcium and Vitamin Supplements
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
Calcium and vitamin supplements are taken to provide the body with the ''required'' nutrients. Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Vitamins are very important nutrients for the body.
‘New guidelines state that recommended amounts of calcium supplements with or without vitamin D can be considered safe for cardiovascular outcome.’
The new guidelines state that supplementation of calcium with or without Vitamin D can be considered safe for the heart. Vitamin D can be taken either through diet or supplements and the safe limit must not exceed more than 2000 -2500mg/d. Osteoporosis - related fractures can be prevented by supplying calcium supplements for patients who do not consume enough calcium in the diet.
The findings of the research study from Tufts University will help in framing the clinical guideline from National Osteoporosis Foundation and American Society for Preventive Cardiology.
Around 31 studies were included in the review. Out of the four trials which were reviewed, there were no significant difference for heart diseases or mortality between groups who received calcium supplements alone or along with vitamin D when compared to placebo. It is impossible to achieve excessive calcium intake through diet, safety or supplementation since none of the 27 cohort studies were totally linked to diet, supplemental calcium intake to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Based on the specific review trials, Calcium intake from food or supplements at recommended levels will be considered safe for healthy adults.
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One must aim to consume at least three servings of dairy products a day. For those who are lactose intolerant, benefits of calcium can be obtained by the non dairy calcium rich foods.
One must aim to consume at least three servings of dairy products a day. For those who are lactose intolerant, benefits of calcium can be obtained by the non dairy calcium rich foods.
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Calcium is one of the important minerals required by the body. Though it is commonly functions to strengthen bones and teeth, small amounts of calcium are also required for other important functions in the body like muscle contraction, heart functioning and hormone secretion. Test your knowledge on calcium by taking this quiz.
Calcium is one of the important minerals required by the body. Though it is commonly functions to strengthen bones and teeth, small amounts of calcium are also required for other important functions in the body like muscle contraction, heart functioning and hormone secretion. Test your knowledge on calcium by taking this quiz.
