Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation Effects on Obesity in Postmenopausal Women
Author Information
Author(s): Zhou Jiapeng, Zhao Lan-Juan, Watson Patrice, Zhang Qin, Lappe Joan M
Primary Institution: Creighton University Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
Hypothesis
Does calcium supplementation affect obesity or body composition in postmenopausal women?
Conclusion
Calcium supplementation over four years has a beneficial effect on body composition in postmenopausal women.
Supporting Evidence
- Calcium intervention groups gained less trunk fat and maintained more trunk lean compared to the placebo group.
- Changes in trunk fat, trunk lean, and percentage of trunk fat were significantly different between the calcium intervention groups and the placebo group.
Takeaway
Taking calcium can help older women keep their bodies healthier by reducing fat and keeping muscle.
Methodology
This study is a secondary analysis of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial involving 870 postmenopausal women assigned to calcium, calcium plus vitamin D, or placebo groups.
Limitations
The study lacked records of energy intake and physical activity.
Participant Demographics
Non-Hispanic white postmenopausal women over 55 years of age.
Statistical Information
P-Value
P < 0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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