Should you be taking calcium supplements?
About this episode
The episode discusses the role of calcium supplements in relation to bone health and cardiovascular risks, particularly for aging women.
Our calcium needs can increase as we age, especially for women going through menopause. Most Australians aren’t getting enough calcium from their diet, so are supplements a good option Norman and Tegan discuss the conflicting evidence on calcium – in particular, could it be good for your bones, but bad for your heart? References: Calcium supplements have 'very little place' in modern medicine - the Health Report Nutrient Reference Values - Calcium Effect of age on calcium absorption in postmenopausal women Biochemical Variables in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women: Reconciling the Calcium and Estrogen Hypotheses Calcium Content of Common Foods - Healthy Bones Australia Choosing a calcium supplement: What you should know about taking calcium to boost your nutrients Calcium Supplements and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials Association Between Calcium Supplementation and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Association Between Calcium Supplementation and Recurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Cardiovascular Disease: A Population‐Based Cohort Study Calcium Intake From Diet and Supplements and…
People in this episode
Hosts: Norman, Tegan
Topics covered
- calcium supplements
- bone health
- cardiovascular health
- menopause
- dietary needs
Keywords
- calcium
- supplements
- menopause
- heart health
- diet
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Healthy Bones Australia, ABC Australia
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