A 10-year analysis of 2700 people reveals calcium-rich food appears to be healthy but calcium supplements may increase the risk for heart damage and plaque buildup. An estimated 43% of US adults take a supplement that includes calcium. [Journal American Heart Association Oct 2016] Dietary supplement advocates are going to think this report is generated by the anti-supplement movement and Big Pharma. But no, it is calcium, not cholesterol, that stiffens arteries and induces heart disease. [Lew Rockwell]
Obviously, the world’s best health blog – fully referenced with links to published studies you can check on for yourself