A diet low in calcium has been linked to an increased risk of developing primary hyperparathyroidism in women, according to a study published online in the British Medical Journal.
Primary hyperparathyroidism affects one in 800 people, the most common being postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 60. It is caused by defects in parathyroid cells, leading to the overproduction of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and an increase in the level of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). Conclusions from studies conducted in recent years indicate a relationship between untreated hyperparathyroidism and hypertension and the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Researchers from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital looked at data on over 58. women who took part in the Nurses ‘Health Study I. During 22 years of follow-up, every four years, the participants’ questionnaires were used to assess calcium intake (both contained in food and supplements).
Primary hyperparathyroidism was later diagnosed in 277 women. Compared to women who consumed the least calcium, 44% of those who consumed the most calcium were noticed. lower risk of falling ill. For women taking supplements (500 mg of calcium per day), the risk was 59 percent. lower than in women who do not take any supplements containing calcium. The relationship persisted after adjusting for factors such as age, national origin, and body mass index (PAP).
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