Assessing the potential adverse consequences of supplemental calcium on cardiovascular outcomes: should we change our approach to bone health?

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
Carlos H Rojas-FernandezSally Ebsary

Abstract

To assess cardiovascular risks associated with supplemental calcium use to assist clinicians with evidence-based recommendations for patients who have, or who are at risk for, osteoporosis or osteopenia. Literature was accessed through December 2011 using MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts using the terms calcium compounds and cardiovascular disease. In addition, reference citations from the publications identified were reviewed. All English-language articles were evaluated. Randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and meta-analyses were included. While supplemental calcium and vitamin D have been demonstrated to improve bone mineral density and decrease the risk of fractures, there have been recent reports that calcium supplements may increase the risk for cardiovascular events. Nine clinical trials and/or meta-analyses were reviewed; 3 documented increases in cardiovascular risk associated with calcium supplements, and 6 did not. No studies were designed to assess cardiovascular outcomes as primary end points. Balancing the evidence from these analyses with the results of randomized controlled trials assessing the effect of calcium on fracture prevention suggests that the benefit...Continue Reading

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