Osteoporosis: Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation

Question 1

For patients that take a calcium supplement (ADCAL D-3), What are they at increased risk of?

Answer 1

Myocardial Infarction

Question 2

Is this still seen in patients who take calcium through their diet?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Since no guidance has been given, what should your advice be to patients?

Answer 3

• Encourage them to get Calcium from their diet
• Prescribe a stand alone Vitamin D Supplement (10mcg/day)
• Prescribe calcium supplement if they cannot get it through their diet.

Question 4

How much calcium should someone have per day?

Answer 4

It varies

But on average 1,000mg to 1,200 / day