Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation reduces the rate of bone loss at the hip and spine in adults aged 50 and older.
Supplementing with calcium and vitamin D helps slow down the natural loss of bone density in your hips and spine, which is a key factor in preventing fractures.
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In trials reporting BMD as an outcome, treatment correlated with a reduced rate of bone loss averaging 0.54% (0.35%–0.73%; P ≥ 0.0001) at the hip and 1.19% (0.76%–1.61%) at the spine.
Why this rating
Based on the same robust meta-analysis.
Source
Use of Calcium or Calcium in Combination With Vitamin D Supplementation to Prevent Fractures and Bone Loss in People Aged 50 Years and Older: A Meta-analysis
Benjamin Tang et al. · Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey · 2008
Meta-analysis · 29 studiesCited 191×
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