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Calcium: A Weapon Against Osteoarthritis
If you’re on estrogen therapy, you may want to consider adding calcium supplements to your diet. Researchers say that they may provide an extra degree of protection against osteoporosis for postmenopausal women.
Scientists at New York's Columbia University and the Helen Hayes Hospital described their review of studies concerning estrogen regimens. The review indicated that women who also took calcium supplements had higher bone mass readings than those taking estrogen alone.
Bone mass readings were highest in the forearms and upper thighs of the women taking the calcium supplements -- in dosages ranging from 563 to 1,200 milligrams daily.
Scientists at New York's Columbia University and the Helen Hayes Hospital described their review of studies concerning estrogen regimens. The review indicated that women who also took calcium supplements had higher bone mass readings than those taking estrogen alone.
Bone mass readings were highest in the forearms and upper thighs of the women taking the calcium supplements -- in dosages ranging from 563 to 1,200 milligrams daily.
