Recent reports struck fear into the hearts of women (literally) when it was purported that calcium supplements raised a woman's risk of heart disease.
However, a review of data from the Nurses' Health Study involving over 74,000 women showed no increased risk of heart disease in women taking over one (1) gram of calcium supplements daily.
This study showed that women who took calcium had higher levels of physical activity, smoked less, and had lower trans-fat compared with those who did not take calcium supplements.
Calcium supplements, with a healthy lifestyle, are safe and effective for preserving bone and cardiovascular health.
Join Dr. Mike to learn more about this recent research and why it is important for you to supplement with calcium.
Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:45
Women: Keep Taking Your Calcium Supplements
Despite past reports, a study fails to show an increased risk of heart disease in women taking calcium supplements.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 5
- Audio File: healthy_talk/1424ht4e.mp3
- Organization: Life Extension
- Guest Website: Healthy Talk MD
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: No
- Internal Notes: NO GUEST
- Host: Michael Smith, MD
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