Send Patients With Questions About Calcium Supplements to the Pharmacist

January 2017

You'll hear more debate about whether calcium supplements are safe.

New evidence suggests calcium supplements are linked to dementia in some patients...but it's not enough to prove they cause dementia.

Plus previous concerns about calcium supplements and heart risks may be waning. A recent analysis suggests calcium intake that doesn't exceed the recommended upper limit is not associated with a higher CV risk.

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Send Patients With Questions About Calcium Supplements to the Pharmacist

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