With calcium, more may not be better
Getting enough calcium for bone health is essential, but getting more than that does not appear to confer any additional benefit, Swedish researchers have found. Dietary intake of less than 700 milligrams (mg) of calcium a day was associated with a higher risk of both fractures and osteoporosis, while higher intakes did not further reduce the risk.
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