The risks and benefits of calcium supplements
Written By Michael Greger M.D. FACLM on March 27th, 2018 There has been an assumption for decades that as a natural element, calcium supplements must intrinsically be safe. But, as I explore in my video Are Calcium Supplements Effective? (below), calcium supplementation is neither natural nor risk-free. The same could be said, however, for all medications, yet doctors continue to write billions of drug prescriptions every year hoping the benefits outweigh the risks. RELATED STORY: Why most calcium supplement recommendations are DEAD WRONG So, what about the benefits of calcium supplements versus the risks they pose for heart attacks and strokes? Having a heart attack or stroke can...
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