Do calcium supplements prevent postmenopausal osteoporotic fractures?

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Title:	Do calcium supplements prevent postmenopausal osteoporotic fractures?
Author:	Campbell, Bruce G.; Ketchell, Debra S.
Keywords:	fracture risk bone loss bone density vitamin D
Date:	2003-03
Publisher:	Family Physicians Inquiries Network
Citation:	Journal of Family Practice, 52(3) 2003: 234+.
Abstract:	Calcium supplementation (1000-1200 mg daily) decreases menopause-related bone loss and reduces the rate of vertebral and non- vertebral fractures. Calcium is more efficacious in conjunction with vitamin D (700-800 IU daily), particularly in elderly patients, who have a high rate of vitamin D deficiency (strength of recommendation: A, based on randomized controlled trials).
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10355/2914