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Calcium and Vitamin D supplementation reduces fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
Postmenopausal women should consider taking both Calcium and Vitamin D supplements together to help reduce the risk of fractures, as neither alone is sufficient.
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In combination, calcium and vitamin D have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density and fracture risk in postmenopausal women.
Why this rating
Based on multiple studies showing benefit.
Source
National Institutes of Health State-of-the-Science Conference Statement: Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements and Chronic Disease Prevention
Nih State-of-the-Science Panel · Annals of Internal Medicine · 2006
DOI 10.7326/0003-4819-145-5-200609050-00136
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