Calcium supplements versus myocardial infarction: What you need to know 31/07/2010 15:53:00
Recently, researchers at of the University of Auckland in New Zealand released a study that shows that osteoporosis patients who take calcium supplements to combat the disease have a higher risk of myocardial infarction, or what is commonly known as a heart attack. The study showed that men and women who took calcium supplements were 30 percent more likely to suffer myocardial infarction. Ian Reid, MD and colleagues analyzed data from more than a dozen prior studies, including clinical trials and epidemiological research. Both types of studies led to the same result: taking calcium supplements raises risk of myocardial infarction by 30 percent. A total of 11,921 participants were followed for an average four years. None of them took vitamin D along with calcium supplements. The current study confirmed previous studies have also shown: excessive intake of calcium can be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Myocardial infarction occurs when blood flow to an area of the heart muscle is completely blocked, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. The blockage results from coronary artery disease - a condition in which plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. The plaque consists of fat, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the blood. Many food consumers are aware of the controversial idea that cholesterol is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. They are less likely to know the fact that cholesterol without calcium doesn't harden. ... http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Nutrition/Minerals/calcium_supplements_versus_myocardial_infarction_3107101054.html _______________________________________________ Medianews mailing list [email protected] http://lists.etskywarn.net/mailman/listinfo/medianews
