2 September 2015 Does vitamin D and calcium supplementation improve gum disease? New research suggests vitamin D and calcium supplementation can be used as an adjunct for periodontal therapy.Continue reading →
3 June 2015 Recent study reports no effect of vitamin D and calcium on menopausal symptoms A recent study found that vitamin D and calcium supplements did not improve menopausal symptoms.Continue reading →
28 February 2013 Calcium absorption: How does vitamin D and dieting factor in? By taking 5,000 IU vitamin D every day, do you absorb enough calcium from your diet without having to rely on supplements?Continue reading →
18 January 2013 Calcium, magnesium levels linked to lung cancer risk? Researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine recently studied calcium and magnesium intakes and incidence of lung cancer in 71,000 Chinese women.Continue reading →
30 December 2012 The many nutrients for bone health Dr Cannell discusses some research, some nutrients and some of his own habits to ensure optimal bone health, outside of just focusing on calcium and vitamin D.Continue reading →
7 December 2012 Low dose vitamin D, calcium disappoint in dementia study A recent study found that low doses of vitamin D and calcium taken together offered little protection against dementia for older women.Continue reading →
27 November 2012 Is calcium supplementation a good idea? Two recent studies raised the possibility that calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Let’s take a look at the results.Continue reading →
22 October 2012 No risk of calcium overload with high vitamin D dosage Research presented at the American Academy of Family Physicians reports there were no toxic calcium levels seen in patients taking high-doses of vitamin D.Continue reading →
17 October 2012 Calcium, vitamin D reduce spine fractures In a long-term follow up of the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found that calcium plus vitamin D was associated with a decreased risk of vertebral fractures.Continue reading →
3 July 2012 Study: New insight into vitamin D, calcium relationship Research presented last week at the Annual Endocrine Society meeting shows that vitamin D supplementation is safe for patients with high serum calcium levels.Continue reading →
