Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and risk of fractures: an updated meta-analysis from the National Osteoporosis Foundation

Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and risk of fractures: an updated meta-analysis from the National Osteoporosis Foundation

Summary: The aim was to meta-analyze randomized controlled trials of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and fracture prevention. Meta-analysis showed a significant 15 % reduced risk of total fractures (summary relative risk estimate [SRRE], 0.85; 95 % confidence interval [CI], 0.73–0.98) and a 3...

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Main Authors: Weaver, C., Alexander, D., Boushey, Carol, Dawson-Hughes, B., Lappe, J., LeBoff, M., Liu, S., Looker, A., Wallace, T., Wang, D.
Format: Journal Article
Published: Springer 2016
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/50876

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http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/50876

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