Why was this article written? While we now know that bone loss progresses with age (especially in women following menopause) that link has not always been well understood. This article summarizes the knowledge base of the time, the relationship between age and bone mass, and attempts to aid in the understanding of calcium need in…
Why was this article written? While there is now a well-established link between bone building and calcium supplementation, at the time this article was written the connection was less sure. This article summarizes the relationship between supplementing with calcium and its incorporation into skeletal bone. Albanese AA, et al. Calcium Nutrition and Skeletal and Alveolar…
Why was this study done? Supplementing with calcium is an effective tool for bone maintenance, but it has long been postulated that high calcium intake may negatively affect other minerals (especially magnesium). This study was designed to investigate the effects of a high calcium supplementation (1500 mg/day for 10 days) on magnesium excretion. What did…
Why was this study done? Bone Loss is a major concern, especially for women. This study was designed to test three different approaches to maintaining bone mass in post-menopausal women. The first was 1400 mg of supplemental calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D, the second was 1400 mg calcium and 400 IU, plus other…
Why was this study done? The loss of calcium from bones and the resultant osteoporosis represents a major health problem for the elderly. Understanding the many factors that might reduce or reverse bone loss is of primary importance for long term health maintenance. This study was designed to compare three different interventions: supplemental vitamin D…