Fed: Swallowing calcium reduces breaks by 24 per cent

AAP General News (Australia)
08-24-2007
Fed: Swallowing calcium reduces breaks by 24 per cent

An Australian study has found taking calcium tablets can reduce an older person's chance
of breaking a bone by up to a quarter.

The study .. conducted by NSW and victorian researchers .. is one of the biggest ever
to work out the benefits of mineral supplements to prevent bone loss or fractures caused
by osteoporosis.

The disease affects one in three women and 20 per cent of men .. and while calcium
and vitamin D are widely considered beneficial .. the research has been conflicting.

AAP RTV tam/sw/bart

KEYWORD: CALCIUM (SYDNEY)

2007 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.