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28/05/2012
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It is only recommended for strong bones and prevent fractures in old age
The consumption of calcium supplements may increase the risk of heart attack, according to German researchers.
The calcium pills is recommended to strengthen bones and prevent fractures in old age. However, the study published in the journal Heart, add the 'must be consumed with caution'.
Some experts recommend a balanced diet with adequate doses of calcium as an alternative to the supplement.
Researchers at the German Centre for Research on Cancer, Heidelberg, followed 23,980 people for over a decade.
They compared the number of heart attacks in people taking calcium supplements with others who have not taken anything and the first group concluded that the risk of an attack was 86% higher.
Reviews
The doctor Carrie Ruxton, the Supplements Information Service Health, UK, believes it would be 'irresponsible' to recommend that women stop consuming calcium.
'Osteoporosis is a serious problem for women and it would be irresponsible to recommend the end of calcium supplement intake based on a single search inconsistent, when the link between calcium, vitamin D and bone health is confirmed by the European Food Safety' , Ruxton said.
According to the British Heart Foundation (BHF, its acronym in English) patients who received a recommendation to take calcium should continue treatment and talk to their doctors if they are worried.
'Research indicates that people who take calcium supplements may be more prone to heart attack, but that does not necessarily mean that these supplements cause heart attacks, "says Natasha Stewart, a nurse specializing in cardiology at the BHF.
"More studies are needed to elucidate the relationship between intake of calcium supplements and heart problems. We must determine whether the potential risks of giving supplements outweigh the benefits for women who suffer from conditions such as osteoporosis. '
Balanced Diet
According to Ian Reid and Mark Bolland, researchers at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, there is increasing evidence that the administration of supplements is not safe nor particularly effective. 'People should be advised to get the daily dose of calcium with a balanced diet', believe Reid and Bolland.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Health UK said the study will be analyzed with caution after the complete article is published: "Most people do not need to take a calcium supplement. A healthy, balanced diet provides all nutrients, including calcium they need. Good sources of calcium include dairy products and leafy green vegetables. '
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