Pregnancy and lactation do not change calcium requirements ... In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate dietary supplements the way it regulates prescription ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Have there been randomized, controlled studies about taking calcium supplements in people with osteoporosis? Do they really make a meaningful difference? -- M.A. ANSWER: That’s a ...

Calcium is an essential nutrient commonly found in dairy products, canned fish, leafy green vegetables, fortified foods, and other dietary sources. It is also available in dietary supplements. Calcium ...

Calcium is a mineral, and minerals play a key role in functions all around the body. Dr. Pedro R. Rodriguez Guggiari, an internal medicine specialist and Chief of Staff at Banner Del E. Webb Medical ...

A long-term study of more than 1,400 older women found no evidence that calcium supplements increase dementia risk, easing previous concerns about their safety.

Calcium is one of the most abundant and important minerals in the body, playing a crucial role in how we function. Not ...

Janice asks the question: 'Calcium Supplements And Pain Medication?' — -- Question: Hi. I'm Janice. I'm of an age to need calcium supplements, but I'm on Neurontin -- which is made less effective ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My primary care physician wanted me to stop taking calcium (and the vitamin D that accompanies it) due to risks such as kidney stones. However, my endocrinologist, whom I see for ...

According to a study published by Annals of Internal Medicine, vitamin D and calcium supplements might reduce risk of death from cancer but increase the risk of death from heart disease. Here’s ...

What's New A newly approved osteoporosis product, Actonel with Calcium, has convenience as its main selling point. The new product adds six 500-milligram calcium tablets to the once-a-week version of ...

Calcium supports bone health and other bodily functions, but some evidence suggests it can have cholesterol-lowering effects, too.