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The effect of calcium supplementation in people under 35 years old: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Liu, Yupeng; Le, Siyu; Liu, Yi; Jiang, Huinan; Ruan, Binye; Huang, Yufeng; Ao, Xuemei; Shi, Xudong; Fu, Xiaoyi; Wang, Shuran.
Affiliation
  • Liu Y; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Le S; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Liu Y; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Jiang H; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Ruan B; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Huang Y; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Ao X; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Shi X; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Fu X; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
  • Wang S; Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health and Management, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Elife ; 112022 09 27.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36164828
Osteoporosis and bone fractures are common problems among older people, particularly older women. These conditions cause disability and reduce quality of life. Progressive loss of bone mineral density is usually the culprit. So far, strategies to prevent bone weakening with age have produced disappointing results. For example, taking calcium supplements in later life only slightly reduces the risk of osteoporosis or fracture. New approaches are needed. Bone mass increases gradually early in life and peaks and plateaus around 20-35 years of age. After that period, bone mass slowly declines. Some scientists suspect that increasing calcium intake during this period of peak bone mass may reduce osteoporosis or fracture risk later in life. A meta-analysis by Liu, Le et al. shows that boosting calcium intake in young adulthood strengthens bones. The researchers analyzed data from 43 randomized controlled trials that enrolled 7,382 participants. About half the studies looked at the effects of taking calcium supplements and the other half analyzed the effects of a high calcium diet. Boosting calcium intake in people younger than age 35 improved bone mineral density throughout the body. It also increased bone mineral density at the femoral neck, where most hip fractures occur. Calcium supplementation produced larger effects in individuals between the ages of 20 and 35 than in people younger than 20. Both high calcium diets and calcium supplements with doses less than 1000 mg/d boosted bone strength. Higher dose calcium supplements did not provide any extra benefits. The analysis suggests people should pay more attention to bone health during early adulthood. Large randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm the long-term benefits of boosting calcium intake during early adulthood. But if the results are validated, taking calcium supplements, or eating more calcium-rich foods between the ages of 20 and 35 may help individuals build healthier bones and prevent fractures and osteoporosis later in life.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Calcium / Dietary Supplements Type of study: Clinical_trials / Prognostic_studies / Systematic_reviews Aspects: Patient_preference Limits: Adult / Humans Language: En Journal: Elife Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: China Country of publication: United kingdom

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Calcium / Dietary Supplements Type of study: Clinical_trials / Prognostic_studies / Systematic_reviews Aspects: Patient_preference Limits: Adult / Humans Language: En Journal: Elife Year: 2022 Document type: Article Affiliation country: China Country of publication: United kingdom