New evidence was discovered recently by the experts and researchers on the infectivity of calcium intake.
BMJ journal published these reports last September 29, which refers to the effects of calcium intake to the amount of bone tissue in a certain volume or bone or so called bone density, and the possibility of bone cracking or fracture in adults above 50.
Researchers analyzed on their first report, the results of 59 randomized controlled trials of calcium that involves more than 12,000.00 people. They found that the increase of calcium intake in whether through diet or taking supplements indeed increased people's bone density. However, they concluded that the increase could not reduce the risk of fracture.
On their second reports on their studies conducted on 40 people's diets and the risk of fracture has no link. The risk fracture increase is not affected by consuming more calcium. Conversely, scientists observed a slight decreased in people's fracture risk through calcium supplements, the researchers still cautioned that this evidence was weak and inconsistent.
Conversely, another study was conducted suggesting that consuming extra calcium may not help and improve health. In the year 2013, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force presented that there's no evidence that the risk of fracture might reduce by taking mineral along with Vitamin D in healthy, postmenopausal women. The report even added that taking much calcium can have great effects such as kidney stones.
Other reports in 2011, from the Institute of Medicine have released a statement that most of the Americans received enough calcium in their diets. However, twenty-five years ago, a study was published that calcium supplements were not justified to prevent fractures with available evidence.
With these supports and evidence, this is surely the time to reconsider these controversial recommendations.
