The Facts:
* A massive study of over 10,000 men and women was undertaken to look at whether regular calcium intake by women had any effect on their long term weight gain.
* The study compared women using a calcium supplement with those who relied on their normal dietary intake.
* Over a 10-year period women using a calcium supplement had significantly less weight gain.
Shaun’s comment: Most people know that many women need more calcium during midlife and beyond to prevent osteoporosis. This huge study shows a couple of interesting things. First, between the ages 45 and 54, women became an average of 6.9kg heavier. Second, weight gain was significantly reduced in women who took a supplement of over 500 mg/day of calcium. Reducing weight gain and risks of osteoporosis are two good reasons why women should consider a calcium supplement, from before menopause.
Study Reference:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2006.04.024
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