Erschienen in:
01.12.2004 | Original Article
Short-term calcium supplementation has no effect on biochemical markers of bone remodeling in early postmenopausal women
verfasst von:
U. Ulrich, P. B. Miller, D. R. Eyre, C. H. Chesnut III, C. Bodenschatz, H. Schlebusch, M. R. Soules
Erschienen in:
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Ausgabe 4/2004
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Abstract
Introduction
This study was designed to assess changes in biochemical markers of bone remodeling in early postmenopausal women receiving calcium supplementation.
Materials and methods
In a randomized cross-over study of eighteen weeks duration, the effect of a 6-week calcium supplementation (1000 mg calcium carbonate) on biochemical markers of bone resorption (collagen type I cross-linked C- and N-telopeptides) and bone formation (osteocalcin, total and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase), and total serum calcium was assessed in 27 early postmenopausal women.
Results
While total serum calcium levels increased significantly due to calcium supplementation (p<0.05), biochemical markers of both bone resorption and formation remained virtually unchanged.
Conclusion
In contrast to other investigations, there was no significant short-term effect of calcium supplementation on biochemical markers of either bone resorption or formation.