Feb 5th, 2013
Warning! Men who regularly take calcium supplements have a 20 percent greater risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a recent study says. Many adult men and women take calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis. The study, which investigated calcium intake, noted that the risk of dying from heart disease was higher for men but not for […]
May 25th, 2012
Many individuals rely on calcium supplements to prevent bone loss. Unfortunately, a recent study suggests that taking these supplements may increase the risk of heart attack. The research contradicts previous studies that suggest calcium supplements help prevent heart attacks or stroke, said the authors. However, calcium from natural sources may help reduce the risk, they […]