RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Optimizing calcium and vitamin D intake through diet and supplements
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 543
OP 550
DO 10.3949/ccjm.85a.17106
VO 85
IS 7
A1 Holly P. Kilim
A1 Harold Rosen
YR 2018
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/85/7/543.abstract
AB 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.