Podcast 119: Calcium supplements and risk

Most clinicians, when asked, say they will routinely recommend calcium supplements for their postmenopausal patients. A meta-analysis from BMJ shows that this well-intentioned advice seems to lead to a moderate increase in cardiovascular risk in these women. We talk with Prof. Ian Reid, whose re-analysis of Women’s Health Initiative data confirms earlier work he’d done.  Listen in. Interview-related links: BMJ paper BMJ editorial Earlier meta-analysis from Reid’s group The post Podcast 119: Calcium supplements and risk first appeared on Clinical Conversations.