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Effect of calcium supplements on cardiovascular events and other health outcomes

Year:
2011
Duration:
48 months
Approved budget:
$400,000.00
Researchers:
Associate Professor Mark Bolland
Health issue:
Cardiovascular/cerebrovascular
Proposal type:
Sir Charles Hercus Fellowship
Lay summary
Calcium supplements modestly increase cardiovascular risk. We will investigate whether the increased risk persists after calcium is stopped, whether co-administered Vitamin D alters that risk, how calcium increases cardiovascular risk, whether the increased risk occurs with a different preparation of calcium, and determine the overall risk/benefit of calcium on health.