Effect of calcium supplements on risk of myocardial infarction and cardiovascular events: meta-analysis

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Authors

Mark J Bolland · University of Auckland

A Avenell · University of Auckland

John A. Baron

Andrew Grey · University of Auckland

Graeme MacLennan · University of Auckland

G. D. Gamble · University of Auckland

Ian R. Reid · University of Auckland

Abstract

Calcium supplements (without coadministered vitamin D) are associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction. As calcium supplements are widely used these modest increases in risk of cardiovascular disease might translate into a large burden of disease in the population. A reassessment of the role of calcium supplements in the management of osteoporosis is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Vitamin D Research Studies Bone health and osteoporosis research Folate and B Vitamins Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 341, Issue jul29 1, pp. c3691-c3691

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c3691

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