According to a study published in the August 17th 2016 online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease. A release from the academy explains that… Continue reading Calcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Women with Certain Health Conditions
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For Some Older Women, Calcium Supplements Up Risk of Kidney Stones
Calcium and vitamin D are commonly recommended for older women, but the usual supplements may send calcium excretion and blood levels too high for some women, according to a study published online June 18th 2014 in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society. Excess blood and urine calcium levels may lead to kidney stones or other problems. The study will be published in the November 2014 print edition of Menopause.