BMJ September 2015 PMID 26420387

Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review.

Mark J Bolland, William Leung, Vicky Tai, Sonja Bastin, Greg D Gamble, Andrew Grey, Ian R Reid

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What people are saying

Several comments reflect a critical stance on popular assumptions, such as questioning whether more calcium means healthier bones, exemplified by phrases like 'No clinical trial evidence that increasing calcium intake prevents fractures.' The tone shifts from skepticism to scientific referencing, with some statements emphasizing the evidence's limitations, which influences the overall understanding of the publication's findings.

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Most discussions highlight the lack of a strong link between calcium intake and fracture prevention, with some posts explicitly stating that increased calcium does not significantly reduce fracture risk, showing moderate disagreement with traditional beli

InterestHigh interest

The wide-ranging discussions, including references to scientific studies and debates on dietary habits, indicate high curiosity and concern regarding the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts vary from simple endorsements of evidence-based facts to more in-depth commentary about research studies, reflecting basic but not deeply analytical engagement.

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While the conversations raise awareness about the scientific evidence, many posts suggest little practical change or impact on dietary recommendations, implying moderate perceived influence.

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Hirokazu
@hirokazupapi · X

Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させることはできないと結論付けている。https://t.co/oWnoGFe0vo

Mar 19, 2022 · 47 likes · 7 shares · 48,129 followers View post →
Lara Briden
@LaraBriden · X

Which could be why there's very little evidence that calcium supplements do much (if anything) to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture. https://t.co/ZvhyjxEhkK

Aug 22, 2020 · 11 likes · 7,496 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing calcium intake from dietary sources prevents fractures. Evidence that calcium supplements prevent fractures is weak and inconsistent. https://t.co/BdsTS1lYNk

Oct 9, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 10,807 followers View post →
Ada McVean
@AdaMcVean · X

@bmj_latest From a different 2015 BMJ systemic review https://t.co/OIKRokd78Z https://t.co/Nv9Di57x5j

Aug 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 13,086 followers View post →
Susa
@SusanneAydinlik · X

@ApothekerDer Calcium D6 hat wenigstens keine Nebenwirkungen. Die Evidenzbasis der knochenschützenden Wirkung von Calcium ist meines Wissens mehr als dünn, und dann gibt's ja auch ältere Frauen, die eh schon erhöhte Kalziumspiegel im Blut haben. https://t.co/gR4LwacPKa

Mar 20, 2025 · 2 likes · 455 followers View post →
Johnny Penso
@JohnnyPenso · X

@benjdel @OneEarth2050 @nob12deficiency @lowcarbcanberra @KenDBerryMD As I said, get out of the vegan bubble. In the "Similar Articles" below your study the first 3 references disagree with that conclusion. This study is a meta-analysis of all the available research & the one you should be looking at. https://t.co/kySIn8x2A2

Oct 27, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,090 followers View post →

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Susa
@SusanneAydinlik · X

@ApothekerDer Calcium D6 hat wenigstens keine Nebenwirkungen. Die Evidenzbasis der knochenschützenden Wirkung von Calcium ist meines Wissens mehr als dünn, und dann gibt's ja auch ältere Frauen, die eh schon erhöhte Kalziumspiegel im Blut haben. https://t.co/gR4LwacPKa

Mar 20, 2025 · 2 likes · 455 followers View post →
Dra. Maribel Lizarzábal | Health Coach
@soydramaribel · X

Ammara Yasmeen (2020). Formulation and biochemical evaluation of designer diet enriched with botanicals for bone health. PubMed. Mark J. Bolland (2015). Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review. PubMed.

Jul 1, 2024 · 16,503 followers View post →
Prabhat Mishra
@_SupportAnimals · X

@CarnivoreIs @hvfreerangefarm @JustinTemplerSr @Voteblue4boogs @FarmsGarland @diamondback_xx But what about increasing the calcium beyond a threshold? Will it prevent Fractures? Simple answer - No. Research paper - https://t.co/7po2u5yEPC https://t.co/zm1UqtYOzF

Apr 10, 2024 · 206 followers View post →
Dra. Maribel Lizarzábal | Health Coach
@soydramaribel · X

Este vídeo está basado en evidencia científica.

May 12, 2023 · 16,503 followers View post →
Radio Cobalamin
@nob12deficiency · X

RT @JohnnyPenso: @benjdel @OneEarth2050 @nob12deficiency @lowcarbcanberra @KenDBerryMD As I said, get out of the vegan bubble. In the "Simi…

Oct 27, 2022 · 1 share · 2,561 followers View post →
Johnny Penso
@JohnnyPenso · X

@benjdel @OneEarth2050 @nob12deficiency @lowcarbcanberra @KenDBerryMD As I said, get out of the vegan bubble. In the "Similar Articles" below your study the first 3 references disagree with that conclusion. This study is a meta-analysis of all the available research & the one you should be looking at. https://t.co/kySIn8x2A2

Oct 27, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,090 followers View post →
Ada McVean
@AdaMcVean · X

@bmj_latest From a different 2015 BMJ systemic review https://t.co/OIKRokd78Z https://t.co/Nv9Di57x5j

Aug 22, 2022 · 2 likes · 13,086 followers View post →
Sentient Steve
@SteveJosiahRose · X

@joellerami Friendly reminder that dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing calcium intake from dietary sources prevents fractures. Source: https://t.co/V2uwDvPMqF

Apr 9, 2022 · 261 followers View post →
さかゑ
@sakae10277345 · X

RT @thirokazu_uc: Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させるこ…

Mar 20, 2022 · 7 shares · 447 followers View post →
hana
@shiki_kamijo · X

RT @thirokazu_uc: Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させるこ…

Mar 20, 2022 · 7 shares · 111 followers View post →
Tabatha
@araran100 · X

RT @thirokazu_uc: Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させるこ…

Mar 19, 2022 · 7 shares · 17,535 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @thirokazu_uc: Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させるこ…

Mar 19, 2022 · 7 shares · 6,709 followers View post →
髙山淳
@jun_callsmile · X

RT @thirokazu_uc: Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させるこ…

Mar 19, 2022 · 7 shares · 14,833 followers View post →
enomonn
@enomonn1 · X

RT @thirokazu_uc: Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させるこ…

Mar 19, 2022 · 7 shares · 927 followers View post →
Hirokazu
@hirokazupapi · X

Bollandの2015年の論文「Calcium Intake and Risk of Fracture:Systematic Review」では、食事やサプリメントからカルシウムの摂取量を増やしても、骨折のリスクを臨床的に有意に減少させることはできないと結論付けている。https://t.co/oWnoGFe0vo

Mar 19, 2022 · 47 likes · 7 shares · 48,129 followers View post →
Reason
@ReasonMakes · X

@OnepuunchRS @PoggersDuck @ddofinternet Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review https://t.co/fuKTNwBt2N

Jul 14, 2021 · 738 followers View post →
Eduardo Rico
@EduardoRicoER · X

RT @DiscoStew66: Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing ca…

Oct 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 103 followers View post →
BMS Matrix
@BmsMatrix · X

RT @DiscoStew66: Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing ca…

Oct 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 1,204 followers View post →
Sally Hobbs
@sallynaturopath · X

RT @DiscoStew66: Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing ca…

Oct 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 458 followers View post →
Joseph Emmanuel
@CancerRideOct · X

RT @DiscoStew66: Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing ca…

Oct 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 906 followers View post →
Volcus
@Volcus · X

RT @DiscoStew66: Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing ca…

Oct 10, 2020 · 5 shares · 20 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture, and there is no clinical trial evidence that increasing calcium intake from dietary sources prevents fractures. Evidence that calcium supplements prevent fractures is weak and inconsistent. https://t.co/BdsTS1lYNk

Oct 9, 2020 · 9 likes · 5 shares · 10,807 followers View post →
Lara Briden
@LaraBriden · X

Which could be why there's very little evidence that calcium supplements do much (if anything) to reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture. https://t.co/ZvhyjxEhkK

Aug 22, 2020 · 11 likes · 7,496 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @DimeComoSea: ¿Más leche significa más huesos sanos? Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review. https://t.co/ACu6Szwobk

Oct 18, 2019 · 1 share · 6,709 followers View post →
DimeComoSea
@DimeComoSea · X

¿Más leche significa más huesos sanos? Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review. https://t.co/ACu6Szwobk

Oct 18, 2019 · 1 share · 3,151 followers View post →
Joseli Alves
@JoseliAlves11 · X

Mark J Bolland m. fl. «Calcium intake and risk of fracture: systematic review», The BMJ, 2015. Sammendrag.

Apr 23, 2019 · 6 followers View post →