both men and women with high calcium intakes have lower risk of cancer. Women with higher intake of calcium appear to have a lower risk of cancer overall, and both men and women with high calcium intakes have lower risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers of the digestive system. The research is [...]
20 Feb, 2009
Posted by: Naturally In: Fitness
Young female athletes could have yet another reason to get plenty of vitamin D. The importance of vitamin D for calcium absorption and host of other health needs is well documented, now, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, researcher finds that teenage girls with higher vitamin [...]
A new study in the Lancet medical journal finds that calcium will help reduce fractures in people over 50.
The landmark study by University of Western Sydney researchers found that people over 50 who take calcium and Vitamin D supplements suffer about 25% fewer fractures. The study calculated a regular daily dose of 1200mg of [...]