Review: calcium supplementation has a small positive effect on bone mineral density but not fractures in postmenopausal women
Year: 2004
Type: article
Abstract: Shea B, Wells G, Cranney A, et al . Calcium supplementation on bone loss in postmenopausal women. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2004;(1):CD004526. Q In postmenopausal women, what is the effect of calcium supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and fractures? Clinical impact ratings GP/FP/Primary care ★★★★★☆☆ IM/Ambulatory care ★★★★★☆☆ Geriatrics ★★★★★★☆ Rheumatology ★★★★★★☆ ### ![Graphic][1] Data sources: Cochrane Controlled Trials Register (2001), Medline (January 1966 to April 2001), EMBASE/Excerpta Medica (January 1966 to April 2001), Current Contents (review of the 6 mo prior to April 2001), bibliographies of relevant articles, experts, and proceedings of international meetings. ### ![Graphic][2] Study selection and assessment: randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that compared calcium supplementation (⩾400 mg/d) with usual calcium intake where both groups received a maintenance dose of vitamin D ⩽400 IU/day and a vitamin D loading dose ⩽300 000 IU; examined women >45 years who were postmenopausal (absence … [1]: /embed/inline-graphic-1.gif [2]: /embed/inline-graphic-2.gif
Source: BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine
DOI: 10.1136/ebm.9.6.170
Author: S. Cummings
Institution: California Pacific Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W2118445807