Effects of dietary calcium compared with calcium supplements on estrogen metabolism and bone mineral density1,2,3,4

• Published in: The American journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 85; no. 5; p. 1428
• Main Authors: Napoli, Nicola, Thompson, Jennifer, Civitelli, Roberto, Armamento-Villareal, Reina C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bethesda American Society for Clinical Nutrition, Inc 01.05.2007
• Subjects: Bone density; Calcium; Comparative analysis; Diet; Effects; Estrogens; Metabolism

High calcium intake has been associated with both high bone mineral density (BMD) and high urinary estrogen metabolites. However, the role of dietary calcium and calcium supplements on estrogen metabolism and BMD remains unknown. The objective was to investigate the importance of the source of calci...