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Dr. William Davis

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Calcium: Healthy Bones . . . Sick Heart?

Calcium is often cited as a bone-healthy, heart-healthy supplement.   Calcium supplements are commonly prescribed for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, a condition in which bone tissue calcium has been depleted and can result in fracture.   Health advice often includes admonitions to drink plenty of milk to ensure adequate... Read moreChevron
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Understanding the Link Between Osteoporosis and Heart Disease in Women

Research over the past decade has uncovered a curious connection:   Women who have coronary heart disease have more osteoporosis (loss of mineral content of the bones).   Women who have osteoporosis are more likely to have coronary heart disease.   Why?   Surely, two body systems couldn't appear any farther apart. Why... Read moreChevron
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Heart Disease and Osteoporosis

Several studies over the years have demonstrated a curious paradox: People with more osteoporosis (thin bones) are more likely to have coronary disease and heart attacks. They also tend to have higher heart scan scores (more coronary calcification as an index of atherosclerotic plaque). People with more coronary disease and higher heart... Read moreChevron

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