The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) have released a joint position statement on the lack of evidence linking calcium with or without vitamin D supplementation to cardiovascular disease in generally healthy adults.
This official position statement has been adopted by the Boards of Directors of both societies as of July 2016 and is published in the October 25, 2016 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Follow the links below to download the electronic media kit and learn more about the position statement.
Position Statement published in the October 25, 2016 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine
NOF and ASPC Position Statement Press Release
NOF and ASPC Position Statement Infographic
Calcium and Vitamin D Pocket Guide
ASPC and NOF Position on Calcium and Cardiovascular Disease
Session originally held at ASPC September 18, 2016
Calcium and Cardiovascular Disease: The Evidence Report
Session originally held at FNCE October 16, 2016
Calcium Supplements and the Heart: Clearing Up the Confusion