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Does calcium supplementation reduce the risk of osteoporotic fracture and bone loss?

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boxed-textTang BMP et al. (2007) Use of calcium or calcium in combination with vitamin D supplementation to prevent fractures and bone loss in people aged 50 years and older: a meta-analysis. Lancet 370: 657–666

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