Calcium supplements cause harm even within recommended dose limits
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 87/100
Clinical trials and meta-analyses indicate that calcium supplements can increase the risk of cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease, even when taken within standard recommended dose limits.
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Calcium Supplements and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials
2021 · cited by 72
This meta-analysis of clinical trials found that calcium supplement intakes within the 1000 mg per day range significantly increased the risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease in healthy postmenopausal women.
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The Evidence and Controversy Between Dietary Calcium Intake and Calcium Supplementation and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Cohort Studies and Randomized Controlled Trials
2019 · cited by 61
This systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials demonstrated that calcium supplements significantly increase the risk of coronary heart disease and myocardial infarction even when utilized within standard supplemental ranges.