Does calcium supplementation increase cardiovascular risk?

Does calcium supplementation increase risk of myocardial infarction?

Calcium supplementation and risk of cardiovascular disease.

With the outcome to demonstrate the efficacy of calcium to prevent the incidence of fractures many randomized controlled trials have been performed in the past two decades, with conflicting results. A RR of 0.86 for non-vertebral fractures and a RR of 0.91 for hip fractures on eight trials were demonstrated. Calcium supplementation is considered particularly important when baseline calcium inta...

Does altered glucocorticoid homeostasis increase cardiovascular risk?

The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, like the sympathetic nervous system and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone (RAA) system, sustains life in stressful situations by increasing vascular tone and ensuring fuel availability. It also modulates inflammation and tissue repair processes. Untoward cardiovascular effects of chronic sympathetic and RAA activation are well recognized, illustrat...

Does zinc supplementation increase the risk of prostate cancer?

I n the United States, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in this population. It is estimated that 220000 cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year, and this is expected to increase with the expanding geriatric population. The etiology of prostate cancer is multifactorial. Genetic factors are important and contri...

Maternal calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risk factors in twin offspring.

BACKGROUND There is evidence that maternal calcium supplementation may result in lower offspring blood pressure. We hypothesized that maternal calcium supplementation also influences other cardiovascular risk factors. METHODS In the Tasmanian Infant Health Study, supplements reportedly taken in pregnancy were recorded. Twin children of 147 participating mothers were seen at mean age 9 years. ...