POSITION STATEMENTS
For Healthcare Professionals
Calcium and Cardiovascular Disease
Updated: November 25 2024 Update Authors: Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Laetitia Michou, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Vithika Sivabalasundaram, Dr. Emma Billington, Dr. Zahra Bardai The National Osteoporosis […]
High Dose Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Muscle Function and May Increase the Risk of Falls
Updated: November 25 2024 Update Authors: Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Rowena Ridout, Dr. Laetitia Michou, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Vithika Sivabalasundaram, Dr. Emma Billington, Dr. Zahra Bardai Vitamin D supplementation […]
Calcium Intake and Effect on Bone Health and Fracture Risk Reduction
Osteoporosis Canada continues to advise Canadians to meet the Institute of Medicine established daily calcium requirement of 1000 -1200 mg, from dietary sources preferably, and to use supplements if this […]
Swedish Milk Study
On Oct 28, 2014 a study on milk was published by Dr. Michaelsson of Uppsala University in Sweden. This study claims that high milk intake was associated with an increased […]
Strontium Ranelate (Protelos) and Osteoporosis
Strontium ranelate (Protelos) is a drug approved for the treatment of osteoporosis in Europe, but not in Canada. It is effective in reducing fractures . Recently the European Medicines Agency […]
The Potential Link Between BioSil ™ (Orthosilicic Acid) and Bone Health
In 2008 the results of a small study were published reporting on the use of choline stabilized orthosilicic acid a form of silicon, or placebo in 184 women with low […]
Vitamin D and Effects on BMD
In 15 of the studies the mean baseline vitamin D level was over 50 nmol/l which is higher than values seen in a significant number of Canadian men and women […]
The Potential Cancer Risk with Long-Term Use of Calcitonin-containing Drugs
Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada – Updated August 6, 2013 Calcitonin is a hormone found naturally in our bodies. A synthetic form […]
Calcium Supplements and Risk of Heart Disease
Prepared and reviewed by members of the Scientific Advisory Council of Osteoporosis Canada Calcium is essential for the achievement and maintenance of normal bone health. The current daily requirements for […]