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Calcium and vitamin D.

Kevin D Cashman1

  • 1Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.

Novartis Foundation Symposium
|October 5, 2007
PubMed
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Many populations have insufficient calcium and vitamin D intake, crucial for skeletal health and other functions. Supplementation may help improve levels, but efficacy and safety require careful consideration.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Calcium and vitamin D are vital for skeletal integrity and overall health.
  • Many Western populations do not meet recommended calcium intake levels.
  • Limited dietary sources and reduced sunlight exposure (winter) compromise vitamin D status.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the significance of calcium and vitamin D.
  • To examine the challenges in achieving adequate population intakes.
  • To discuss the role, efficacy, and safety of calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of calcium and vitamin D roles.
  • Analysis of population intake data and deficiencies.
  • Evaluation of supplementation strategies, efficacy, and safety.

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Main Results:

  • Suboptimal calcium and vitamin D levels are prevalent in certain populations.
  • Dietary intake is often insufficient, especially during winter.
  • Supplementation is a potential strategy to address deficiencies.

Conclusions:

  • Adequate calcium and vitamin D are essential for health.
  • Addressing population-level deficiencies requires attention to dietary intake and supplementation.
  • Further research on supplement efficacy and safety is warranted.