Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Calcium and vitamin D work best together because vitamin D helps ...

Calcium is an essential mineral for the body, but it needs other nutrients to help maximize its absorption and benefits.

As we enter our 50s, it's time to reassess our intake of calcium, which helps mitigate bone loss, and vitamin D, which helps ...

Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and a health immune system. Some foods and supplements affect how well it is absorbed ...

Past research reviews suggested benefit from calcium supplementation that more recent, more rigorous evidence now contradicts ...

A recent post-hoc analysis suggests that calcium supplementation does not increase the risk of dementia, demonstrating the safety of its use. Do calcium supplements increase risk for dementia? A ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My primary care physician wanted me to stop taking calcium (and the vitamin D that accompanies it) due to risks such as kidney stones. However, my endocrinologist, whom I see for ...

Janice asks the question: 'Calcium Supplements And Pain Medication?' — -- Question: Hi. I'm Janice. I'm of an age to need calcium supplements, but I'm on Neurontin -- which is made less effective ...

Despite long-standing recommendations, a major updated Cochrane review finds that calcium supplementation during pregnancy ...

Calcium supplements are unsuccessful in preventing high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia) during pregnancy. Need for guidelines ...

We found little to no difference in the number of women developing pre-eclampsia when they were given calcium during pregnancy, and we are uncertain about poor outcomes for mothers and babies. Most ...