Evidence Mounts For Calcium CVD Association, But Tailored RCTs Needed
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
A JAMA Internal Medicine study that finds high doses of calcium supplementation are associated with an increased risk of heart disease in men does not bode well for the nutrient’s reputation. Stakeholders agree additional randomized clinical trials are needed to “close the book” on the growing debate, which an industry representative says is no reason to stop taking supplements.