date:May 26, 2013
pplements) were recorded.
There were 1,160 deaths during the 10-year period. For women only, the researchers found a possible benefit of higher total calcium intake. Use of calcium supplements was also associated with reduced mortality. No definitive associations were found among men.
The researchers concluded that calcium supplements, up to 1000 mg/d, and increased dietary intake of calcium may be associated with reduced risk of mortality in women. They found no evidence of mortality benefit