New study shows calcium significantly improves children's bone health

harminka — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:30:31 -0500

A recent study published in the journal Bone found that higher intakes of calcium, such as those recommended by the USDA, may significantly improve bone health in children.

Dietary calcium better than supplements at protecting bone health

harminka — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:32:44 -0500

Women who get most of their daily calcium from food have healthier bones than women whose calcium comes mainly from supplemental tablets, say researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Surprisingly, this is true even though the supplement takers have higher average calcium intake.