Calcium from food versus pills for bone health
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares getting calcium from food (like dairy or fortified foods) versus taking a calcium supplement (calcium carbonate) to see which is better for bone health. If you join, you'll follow one of these approaches for 4 weeks, and the results may help guide better ways to prevent weak bones.
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Who can take part
- You must be female and between 40 and 90 years old.
- You need a family history of osteoporosis or a history of fractures.
- You must be willing to stick to the study schedule and avoid major diet changes for 4 weeks.
- You cannot be allergic to any of the study products.
- You cannot have had a major medical procedure in the last 3 months or plan one during the study.
- You cannot be pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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