ABSTRACT
Calcium, a key component of bone, is obtained through diet or supplements, or both, and vitamin D is necessary for normal calcium absorption. Controversy exists as to the efficacy and even the safety of calcium. Our opinion, backed by studies and guidelines, is that adequate amounts of calcium are a must for patients concerned about bone health, and cardiovascular safety is not a concern.
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- Harold Rosen, MD⇑
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Harold Rosen, MD, Department of Endocrinology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215; hrosen{at}bidmc.harvard.edu
ABSTRACT
Calcium, a key component of bone, is obtained through diet or supplements, or both, and vitamin D is necessary for normal calcium absorption. Controversy exists as to the efficacy and even the safety of calcium. Our opinion, backed by studies and guidelines, is that adequate amounts of calcium are a must for patients concerned about bone health, and cardiovascular safety is not a concern.
- Copyright © 2018 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. All Rights Reserved.
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