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Sunday, January 16, 2011

Calcium Supplements Linked to Heart Attacks: Feed Your Bones Instead

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A study published in the British Medical Journal via Natural Awakenings found that calcium supplements can increase your risk of a heart attack by as much as 31 percent. The new research looked at 11 studies on 11,921 individuals. It's scary stuff for those at risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, both of which plague the U.S. But it's also more proof that the best way to feed your body the nutrients it needs isn't through supplementation, but through your diet. How can you feed your bones? Well you may be surprised at the foods with the highest percentages of calcium.

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