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Featured: Calcium pills increase risk for precancerous polyps

Researchers expected to find that calcium supplements would prevent the formation of precancerous colorectal polyps. To their surprise, they found the opposite.

Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 16

Hard bones, soft arteries: rather than vice versa

Calcium supplements for osteoporosis have not been very successful and could increase risk of heart disease. A food-based, integrative nutritional approach could benefit both bone and heart health.

Posted on Sun, 13 Jan 13

Do calcium supplements increase cardiovascular risk?

An expert investigative group has critically examined recent concerns of cardiovascular disease risk with use of calcium supplements. The investigation concluded that calcium supplements are safe.

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 11

Calcium: aids weight loss, but confuses scientists

An important study has found that increasing calcium intake can have a significant positive effect on weight loss and body fat reduction. However, like many studies of nutrients the investigators studied calcium as if it were a drug (its not) and inappropriately dismissed the importance of these findings.