Research
Micronutrients & recovery
In older women, the use of supplemental calcium is associated with a decreased risk of total mortality, independent of dose.
If you are an older woman, taking calcium supplements might be linked to a lower risk of death. This study found that women who took calcium had a slightly lower chance of dying during the follow-up period. However, the benefit was small, and you should discuss with your doctor whether calcium is right for your bone health.
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In contrast to the findings of many studies, calcium is associated with decreased risk.
Why this rating
Large longitudinal cohort study with extensive adjustment for confounders, though observational design prevents definitive causal proof.
Source
Dietary Supplements and Mortality Rate in Older Women
Jaakko Mursu · Archives of Internal Medicine · 2011
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