Source: Circulation
Summary:
Calcification of arteries is a risk factor for heart attacks and stroke but relationship between calcium consumption and cardiovascular events is unknown
Over 36,000 postmenopausal women were given 500 mg calcium carbonate with 200 IU vitamin D twice daily or placebo in 7 year study
Calcium/D supplement had no effect on risk of heart attack or stroke
Comment: Note this study didn’t examine effect of calcium/vitamin D supplement on osteoporosis or other conditions
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