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BMJ September 2015 PMID 26420598

Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Vicky Tai, William Leung, Andrew Grey, Ian R Reid, Mark J Bolland

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a balanced consideration of the article, with posts mentioning the 2015 review and questioning dairy's role in bone health, using factual language and skepticism, which indicates high interest and moderate engagement, but limited direct impact on changing public perceptions or healthcare guidelines.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the modest benefits of calcium for bone mineral density, aligning with the article's findings that increases are small and not significantly reducing fracture risk.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest by debating dietary sources, nutritional implications, and health risks associated with calcium, indicating active engagement with the subject.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several comments reference specific research studies, like the 2015 systematic review, and question the quality of evidence, showing thoughtful analysis rather than superficial engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

While the discussions highlight nutritional debates and conflicting evidence, the overall influence on medical practices or public health recommendations appears limited, hence a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether increasing calcium intake from food or supplements improves bone mineral density (BMD) in people over 50, finding small increases at certain sites but no significant impact on fracture risk.
  • Calcium from dietary sources slightly increased BMD at the hip and spine after one and two years, while calcium supplements improved BMD across multiple skeletal sites, but the overall effects were modest and similar between the two sources.
  • The study concluded that although both methods modestly raise BMD, these increases are unlikely to significantly reduce the risk of fractures in older adults.]
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Ada McVean
@AdaMcVean · X

From a 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis in the @bmj_latest https://t.co/rNSLdEjndj https://t.co/AGyQcuClDU

Aug 22, 2022 · 3 likes · 13,103 followers View post →
Physicians Association for Nutrition
@PAN_Int · X

Today's bite-sized episode of Nutrition Nuggets is about #calcium. Find out what happens when you don't get enough in your #diet and which #plantbased sources are best. Let us know if you try the tasty calcium-rich #recipe at the end of the video. https://t.co/K1kZRfWsPo

Feb 8, 2021 · 3 likes · 700 followers View post →
Physicians Association for Nutrition
@PAN_Int · X

How healthy is #milk for human consumption?

Mar 26, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 700 followers View post →
Ryckie Wade
@ryckiewade · X

@bendean1979 Thanks but what evidence are you referring to? Dairy != BMD (DOI 10.1136/bmj.h4183) Dairy != fracture risk (DOI 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30265-1) Mammalian milk hormones ⬆️ prostate CA risk (DOI 10.1007/s10552-017-0883-1) 68% of humans are lactose intolerant (not baby cows)

Sep 5, 2020 · 1 like · 508 followers View post →
Dr. Jule Kunkel
@JuleKunkel · X

Is Milk Healthy? | Physicians Association for Nutrition https://t.co/dW8GnQS1oz #dairy #nutrition #healthpromotion #healthylifestyle #health

Apr 18, 2021 · 177 followers View post →
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@33e____ · X

@boogie_gou 출처 1) Tai V, Leung W, Grey A, Reid I R, Bolland M J. Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis BMJ 2015; 351 :h4183 doi:10.1136/bmj.h4183

May 13, 2025 · 104 followers View post →

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@33e____ · X

@boogie_gou 출처 1) Tai V, Leung W, Grey A, Reid I R, Bolland M J. Calcium intake and bone mineral density: systematic review and meta-analysis BMJ 2015; 351 :h4183 doi:10.1136/bmj.h4183

May 13, 2025 · 104 followers View post →
harold jitschak and engelien bueno de mesquita
@bdmesq · X

https://t.co/yGKmR5mkR1

Mar 16, 2024 · 56 followers View post →
Ada McVean
@AdaMcVean · X

From a 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis in the @bmj_latest https://t.co/rNSLdEjndj https://t.co/AGyQcuClDU

Aug 22, 2022 · 3 likes · 13,103 followers View post →
Dr. Jule Kunkel
@JuleKunkel · X

Is Milk Healthy? | Physicians Association for Nutrition https://t.co/dW8GnQS1oz #dairy #nutrition #healthpromotion #healthylifestyle #health

Apr 18, 2021 · 177 followers View post →
WHOLEFOOD
@WHOLEFOOD7 · X

RT @PAN_Int: How healthy is #milk for human consumption?

Mar 26, 2021 · 1 share · 9 followers View post →
Physicians Association for Nutrition
@PAN_Int · X

How healthy is #milk for human consumption?

Mar 26, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 700 followers View post →
Physicians Association for Nutrition
@PAN_Int · X

Today's bite-sized episode of Nutrition Nuggets is about #calcium. Find out what happens when you don't get enough in your #diet and which #plantbased sources are best. Let us know if you try the tasty calcium-rich #recipe at the end of the video. https://t.co/K1kZRfWsPo

Feb 8, 2021 · 3 likes · 700 followers View post →
Ryckie Wade
@ryckiewade · X

@bendean1979 Thanks but what evidence are you referring to? Dairy != BMD (DOI 10.1136/bmj.h4183) Dairy != fracture risk (DOI 10.1016/S2213-8587(18)30265-1) Mammalian milk hormones ⬆️ prostate CA risk (DOI 10.1007/s10552-017-0883-1) 68% of humans are lactose intolerant (not baby cows)

Sep 5, 2020 · 1 like · 508 followers View post →
Dr.やまて@海外の最新健康情報/親子向け情報/NEWSシェア
@yamatedentist · X

59のランダム化比較試験をメタ分析した結果、カルシウムは食事から採ろうとサプリメントから採ろうと、骨密度の増加に大きな差はなかった件。（ビタミンDを併用しても同様） ちなみにカルシウムを採ることによって、別に骨折しにくくなるわけじゃないよ、というオマケ付き。 https://t.co/1MaisIYz5U

Aug 28, 2020 · 25 followers View post →