FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE BLOG
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Calcium and vitamin D supplements do not increase bone density in premenopausal women
A Cochrane Review of seven randomized studies shows that calcium and vitamin D do not improve BMD (bone mineral density) in healthy premenopausal women and is unlikely to prevent fractures.
Fracture healing requires intact nitric oxide production
Useful research just published in the journal Bone shows that reduced nitric oxide production impairs fracture healing.
Increasing calcium intake does not prevent fractures
"Collectively, these results suggest that clinicians, advocacy organisations, and health policymakers should not recommend increasing calcium intake for fracture prevention, either with calcium supplements or through dietary sources."
Oral bisphosphonates increase osteomyelitis of the jaw
Oral bisphosphonates increase osteomyelitis of the jaw
The highest amounts of calcium intake increase the risk of fracture
The highest amounts of calcium intake increase the risk of fracture
Proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid increase risk of fracture and infection
Proton pump inhibitors to suppress stomach acid increase risk of fracture and infection