A rich supply of calcium has been linked to a longer lifespan in women, researchers report. The study found that women, but not men, taking calcium supplements or having a diet rich in calcium-dense foods, had a reduced mortality rate from all causes. Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can… [Continue Reading]
Soaking Up Extra Calcium Combats Diastolic Heart Failure
February 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Calcium plays a key role in the heart’s ability to contract and relax. Researchers have found that modifying the levels of calcium in the heart, using an engineered protein, may be able to improve heart function in models of diastolic heart failure. Researchers at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology and… [Continue Reading]
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Increase Aggression of Prostate Cancer
August 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Not only do calcium and vitamin D supplements not prevent bone density loss in men being treated for prostate cancer, but they may actually make the cancer cells more aggressive. In a new study, researchers tested whether the supplements, commonly prescribed to men undergoing chemotherapy, actually work to protect bone health. The answer is no-… [Continue Reading]
Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements Extend Life of Seniors
June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Even beyond strengthening bones and reducing the risk of fractures in seniors, vitamin D and calcium supplements together increase life, a new study reports. The work examined the effect of the two nutrients alone or together, and found that individuals taking both showed a significant decrease in mortality rate. A study recently published in the… [Continue Reading]
Modifying Calcium Signaling Could Help Control Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms
July 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
There is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disease characterized by trembling. New research in an animal model of the disease suggests that trembling could be controlled by blocking the movement of calcium between cells, which plays a role in muscle movement and control. Parkinson disease (PD) affects 1-2% of the population over the… [Continue Reading]
Super Doses of Calcium Do Not Benefit Bone Health
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Calcium deficiency is harmful for bone health, but large amounts of the mineral do not provide any benefits beyond more moderate doses, new analyses show. A reexamination of an older study that examined over 60,000 women over nearly 20 years suggests that moderate amounts of calcium are sufficient to prevent fractures and brittle bones. While… [Continue Reading]
New, More Effective Form of Calcium for Supplements Developed
February 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
New research has produced a form of calcium that is more stable and more easily-absorbed by the body. The new form may represent a more effective way to supplement dietary sources of calcium with fewer side effects. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers have developed a unique technology that stabilizes an otherwise unstable form… [Continue Reading]
Calcium Information
July 21, 2010 By 10 Comments
What is Calcium Recommended Intakes for Calcium Sources of Calcium Calcium Intakes and Status Calcium Deficiency Groups at Risk of Calcium Inadequacy Calcium and Health Health Risks from Excessive Calcium Calcium Interactions with Medications Calcium and Healthy Diets What is Calcium Calcium, the most abundant mineral in the body, is found in some foods, added… [Continue Reading]
Vitafusion Calcium
March 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dietary Supplement Bone Support with Vitamin D-3*Natural colors & flavors Creamy swirled fruitBone Strength with Vitamin D*Indulge yourself with creamy, whipped gummy vitamins packed with calcium + vitamin D-3.*As much Calcium as two 6 oz glasses of milk in each serving *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product… [Continue Reading]