There's no need for people to increase their calcium dose to stave off osteoporosis in later life, new research suggests.
While moderate amounts of calcium (about 700mg a day) are essential, increasing the dose with the hope of cutting the risk of bone disease and fractures offers no extra benefit.
In the latest study, Swedish researchers analysed data for more than 60,000 women who were followed for up for 19 years.
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