Calcium
12 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
26,786 products in our catalogue print how much Calcium a serving holds.
Most common: 100 mg to 250 mg, 27% of 26,786 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 5 mg or less | 1,257 |
| 5 mg to 10 mg | 1,063 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 2,684 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 5,212 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 5,110 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 7,287 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 2,488 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 1,374 |
| over 1 g | 311 |
Dose per serving from research
1,711 study groups in 988 studies say how much Calcium participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 500 mg to 1 g, 44% of 1,711 study groups.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 250 mg or less | 74 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 462 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 754 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 359 |
| over 2.5 g | 62 |
Commonly used together
948 of 1,738 study groups took Calcium with something else. Shown: what 3 or more different studies gave. The 10 most common of 29.
What was given together, not what works together.
| Taken with | Study groups |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 762 |
| Vitamin D3 | 30 |
| Magnesium | 25 |
| Vitamin K | 25 |
| Folic Acid | 21 |
| Zinc | 19 |
| Electrolytes | 18 |
| Iron | 18 |
| Vitamin B12 | 14 |
| Soy Isoflavones | 13 |
Benefit Evidence
Plaque & remineralization +10%
Sensitivity relief -50%
Caries/erosion reduction -20%
Plaque & remineralization +10%
Sensitivity relief -50%
Caries/erosion reduction -20%
Research sources
Bone health (971)
- Limited reduction of bone mineral density in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis receiving aggressive treatment: 10 year results of the NEO-RACo study
PubMed ID: 40548492
10-year RA cohort all given daily calcium+vitamin D showed minimal bone lossâstrong evidence for Ca supporting long-term BMD maintenance in a high-risk group.
- Impact of a nutrition education program to increase intake of calcium-rich foods by Chinese-American women
PubMed ID: 21185977
Sustained dietary increases in calcium and vitamin D intakeâsupports bone density maintenance.
- Effect of early risedronate treatment on bone mineral density and bone turnover markers after liver transplantation: a prospective single-center study
PubMed ID: 21466595
Calcium + vitamin D given postâtransplant associated with increases in spine BMDâevidence that supplementation aids skeletal recovery and wellbeing.
- A nutritional intervention study with hydrolyzed collagen in pre-pubertal spanish children: influence on bone modeling biomarkers
PubMed ID: 21648282
Prepubertal children receiving hydrolysed collagen plus calcium showed larger increases in growth- and bone-turnover markers vs collagen alone/placebo (direct pediatric bone-growth relevance).
- Vitamin K supplement along with vitamin D and calcium reduced serum concentration of undercarboxylated osteocalcin while increasing bone mineral density in Korean postmenopausal women over sixty-years-old
PubMed ID: 21860562
Calcium + vitamin D used as baseline therapy in postmenopausal women; BMD improvements with adjunct therapies imply that Ca/D supports skeletal wellbeing.
- Efficacy and safety of monthly oral minodronate in patients with involutional osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 21932114
Large bisphosphonate study where daily calcium was provided to allâBMD increases observed as part of osteoporosis management.
- Grafting using injectable calcium sulfate in bone tumor surgery: comparison with demineralized bone matrix-based grafting
PubMed ID: 21909466
Randomized clinical study: injectable calcium sulfate used to fill surgical bone defects showed predictable resorption and comparable healing vs DBMâstrong direct evidence for bone healing.
- Additive impact of alfacalcidol on bone mineral density and bone strength in alendronate treated postmenopausal women with reduced bone mass
PubMed ID: 21364273
Robust randomized data showing enhanced BMD and bone strength with active vitamin D on top of alendronate + calciumâstrong support for skeletal health in that setting.
- A clinical and histomorphometric study of calcium sulfate compared with freeze-dried bone allograft for alveolar ridge preservation
PubMed ID: 22166162
Calcium sulfate graft cleared faster and produced significantly more new bone (~32% vs 16.7%) at â3 months â strong clinical evidence for a calciumâbased graft aiding bone healing.
- Study to evaluate two dosage regimens of vitamin D through an academic year in middle school girls: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 22174164
Adolescent girls receiving quarterly vitamin D showed doseâdependent rise in 25(OH)D â relevant to supporting bone mineral accrual during growth (indirect to calcium).
- The use of beta-tricalcium phosphate bone graft substitute in dorsally plated, comminuted distal radius fractures
PubMed ID: 21600042
Trial of βâTCP graft in distal radius fractures tested Caâphosphate graft for healing but showed no clinical/radiographic advantageâhigh relevance though negative result.
- [Effect of heat-sensitive point moxibustion on BMD, S-AKP, U-Ca/Cr in patients with primary osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 21644308
Trial included an oral oysterâshell/calcium carbonate product for primary osteoporosisâdirect bone relevance (though inferior to moxibustion in that trial).
- Efficacy of the Survivor Health and Resilience Education (SHARE) program to improve bone health behaviors among adolescent survivors of childhood cancer
PubMed ID: 21328040
Intervention in adolescent survivors substantially increased milk consumption and calcium supplementation â strongly relevant to supporting bone accrual during adolescence (behavioral endpoint, no direct bone measurement).
- Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of a synthetic bone substitute for maxillary sinus grafting in humans
PubMed ID: 22168624
Biphasic calcium phosphate grafts supported bone formation after sinus augmentation and enabled implant placement, indicating substantial boneâhealing/osseointegration utility.
- Randomized controlled trial on lateral augmentation using two collagen membranes: morphometric results on mineralized tissue compound
PubMed ID: 21557757
Local bone augmentation using biphasic calcium phosphate graft led to significant lateral/vertical mineralized tissue gains â directly relevant to bone healing/augmentation.
- Effect of low-dose calcium supplements on bone loss in perimenopausal and postmenopausal Asian women: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22653713
Direct RCT: 500 mg/day calcium slowed lumbar spine BMD loss versus placebo in women with low baseline intake.
- Health risks and benefits from calcium and vitamin D supplementation: Women's Health Initiative clinical trial and cohort study
PubMed ID: 23208074
WHI Ca+D RCT showed a subgroup (nonâusers of personal supplements over long-term) hip fracture reduction â strongest trial-level evidence linking supplementation to fracture risk reduction.
- Enhanced effect of zinc and calcium supplementation on bone status in growth hormone-deficient children treated with growth hormone: a pilot randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23224626
During GH therapy, adding zinc to calcium+vitamin D produced slightly larger bone mass gains vs calcium+vit D alone â calcium included and results indicate modest support for bone accrual.
- Clinical evaluation of β-TCP in the treatment of lacunar bone defects: a prospective, randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 23498210
βâtricalcium phosphate grafts supported new bone formation in solitary bone cysts and performed similarly to allograft â strong evidence for local calcium-based graft aiding bone healing.
- Zoledronic acid for prevention of bone loss in patients receiving primary therapy for lymphomas: a prospective, randomized controlled phase III trial
PubMed ID: 23276888
Zoledronic acid + Ca/vitD prevented BMD loss in lymphoma patients; Ca/vitD were standard adjuncts supporting bone density maintenance.
- Management of nutritional rickets in Indian children: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23104564
RCT in children with nutritional rickets: combined calcium + vitamin D produced markedly better radiological and biochemical healing.
- High-calcium, vitamin D fortified milk is effective in improving bone turnover markers and vitamin D status in healthy postmenopausal Chinese women
PubMed ID: 22644348
Highâcalcium vitamin D fortified milk lowered bone turnover markers and PTH in postmenopausal womenâsupports bone density maintenance physiology.
- Radiographic evaluation of different techniques for ridge preservation after tooth extraction: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23163915
Alveolar ridge preservation after extraction using graft material reduced ridge loss vs spontaneous healingâdirect oral boneâhealing outcome.
- A 1-year randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of intravenous ibandronate on bone loss following renal transplantation
PubMed ID: 22946930
After kidney transplant, patients receiving calcium+calcitriol maintained BMD; calcium part of regimen that preserved density.
- Pulpotomy in caries-exposed immature permanent molars using calcium-enriched mixture cement or mineral trioxide aggregate: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22309243
Calciumâenriched endodontic cement promoted apexogenesis/root development â a form of local hardâtissue healing.
- Bone mineral density in postmenopausal Chinese women treated with calcium fortification in soymilk and cow's milk
PubMed ID: 22282300
Randomized study: adding 250 mg Ca/day via fortified milk prevented hip and femoral neck BMD loss in postmenopausal women â strong direct evidence for maintaining bone density.
- The influence of bone substitute materials on the bone volume after maxillary sinus augmentation: a microcomputerized tomography study
PubMed ID: 22538473
Human sinus augmentation trial: adding calciumâcontaining substitutes to autograft produced similar new bone volume â direct clinical evidence for calciumâcontaining graft materials aiding bone regeneration.
- Posterior atrophic jaws rehabilitated with prostheses supported by 5 x 5 mm implants with a novel nanostructured calcium-incorporated titanium surface or by longer implants in augmented bone. Preliminary results from a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22866291
Randomized trial of implants with nanostructured calciumâincorporated surface showed comparable performance to longer augmented implants â supports calcium surface facilitating osseointegration/healing.
- Risk in dosing regimens for 25-OH vitamin D supplementation in chronic haemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 23221739
Calcifediol in dialysis increased serum calcium and lowered PTH â relevant to bone mineral metabolism and potential effects on bone density in CKD patients.
- Consumption of vitamin D-and calcium-fortified soft white cheese lowers the biochemical marker of bone resorption TRAP 5b in postmenopausal women at moderate risk of osteoporosis fracture
PubMed ID: 22357739
Calcium+vitamin D fortified cheese reduced a bone resorption marker and raised IGFâI â biomarker evidence supportive of bone density maintenance.
- Changes in vitamin D metabolites during teriparatide treatment
PubMed ID: 22426307
Teriparatide trials included 1000 mg Ca/day with measurable boneâmetabolism changes â supports calcium as part of boneâdensity maintenance in therapy contexts.
- Enamel matrix derivative, alone or associated with a synthetic bone substitute, in the treatment of 1- to 2-wall periodontal defects
PubMed ID: 22612371
Addition of hydroxyapatite/βâTCP (calciumâphosphate) to periodontal regeneration produced significantly greater radiographic bone gain and clinical attachment recovery â strong evidence that calciumâbased grafts aid bone healing.
- The effect of menaquinone-7 supplementation on circulating species of matrix Gla protein
PubMed ID: 23062766
MKâ7 improved carboxylation of bone calciumâbinding proteins (osteocalcin/MGP), indirectly supporting mineralization and bone density via better Caâbinding function.
- The effect of combined calcium and cholecalciferol supplementation on bone mineral density in elderly women with moderate chronic kidney disease
PubMed ID: 22551881
Combined calcium + vitamin D attenuated wrist BMD loss in elderly women over 24 months (direct bone density outcome; attribution to calcium alone is limited).
- Backfilling of iliac crest defects with hydroxyapatite-calcium triphosphate biphasic compound: a prospective, randomized computed tomography and patient-based analysis
PubMed ID: 23168135
Iliac crest donorâsite defects filled with a calciumâphosphate graft showed improved medullary defect repair on CTâstrong evidence for localized calciumâbased grafts aiding bone repair.
- The effect of vitamin D on calcium absorption in older women
PubMed ID: 22855333
Dose-ranging vitamin D increased fractional intestinal calcium absorption â a key mechanism supporting bone mineralization.
- Associations of dietary calcium, vitamin D, milk intakes, and 25-hydroxyvitamin D with bone mass in Spanish adolescents: the HELENA study
PubMed ID: 22901550
Adolescent study found higher milk/calcium intake associated with greater bone mass â direct support for calcium in growing skeletons.
- The influence of substitute materials on bone density after maxillary sinus augmentation: a microcomputed tomography study
PubMed ID: 23189308
Sinus augmentation study: grafted sites (including calciumâbased substitutes such as HA/βâTCP) increased bone density after healing, supporting local bone healing applications of calcium materials.
- Ronacaleret, a calcium-sensing receptor antagonist, increases trabecular but not cortical bone in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 22052452
Calcimimetic increased trabecular/spine vBMD, supporting an effect on maintaining/increasing bone density (siteâspecific).
- Calcium supplementation, bone mineral density and bone mineral content. Predictors of bone mass changes in adolescent mothers during the 6-month postpartum period
PubMed ID: 23477205
Calcium (tablet) vs dairy in adolescent mothers tracked BMD/BMC postpartumâdirect to maintaining bone mass.
- The effect of prepubertal calcium carbonate supplementation on the age of peak height velocity in Gambian adolescents
PubMed ID: 22990031
Randomized prepubertal calcium tablets produced earlier peak height velocity and altered adolescent/adult stature in boys (direct growth outcome).
- School-based calcium-vitamin D with micronutrient supplementation enhances bone mass in underprivileged Indian premenarchal girls
PubMed ID: 22503722
Cluster randomized trial in premenarchal Indian girls: 500 mg/day calcium Âą micronutrients increased totalâbody bone mineral accrual and improved bone Zâscores â direct pediatric bone growth evidence.
- Paricalcitol versus cinacalcet plus low-dose vitamin D therapy for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients receiving haemodialysis: results of the IMPACT SHPT study
PubMed ID: 22387567
Large randomized trial in hemodialysis patients showed paricalcitol affected PTH and bone markers (directly relevant to calcium/P metabolism and bone turnover) â applicable to bone density in that population.
- Bone formation with a biphasic calcium phosphate combined with fibrin sealant in maxillary sinus floor elevation for delayed dental implant
PubMed ID: 22892064
Biphasic calcium phosphate graft with fibrin produced ~20% new bone at 6 months and high implant successâstrong direct evidence of bone healing support.
- [Impacts on biomechanics of senile osteoporosis of kidney deficiency pattern treated with acupuncture and Tuina therapy]
PubMed ID: 23072081
In older osteoporotic patients, a calcium carbonate + D3 arm showed specific vertebral index improvement, suggesting effects on spinal bone metrics.
- Effect of lanthanum carbonate vs. calcium carbonate on serum calcium in hemodialysis patients: a crossover study
PubMed ID: 22874110
In dialysis patients, calcium carbonate reduced PTH (which can reduce bone turnover) and raised serum calciumâevidence of calcium's substantial impact on bone-regulating hormones.
- Weight in infancy and adult calcium absorption as determinants of bone mineral density in adult men: the Hertfordshire cohort study
PubMed ID: 23010962
Direct human observational data linking intestinal calcium absorption to femoral neck aBMD, a primary marker for maintenance of bone density.
- [Observation on influence of bone metabolism biochemical indices of senile osteoporosis treated with distant acupuncture and nearby tuina]
PubMed ID: 22295813
Elderly trial reported favorable changes in bone metabolism markers after oral calcium carbonate + vitamin D treatment.
- Stable bone mineral density over 6 years in HIV-infected men treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
PubMed ID: 22040002
Sixâyear followâup showing lumbar spine BMD increase in a human cohort â directly relevant to bone density maintenance, albeit not from calcium supplementation.
- Factors predicting vitamin D response variation in non-Hispanic white postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 22585090
Large study context of postmenopausal women on calcium+vitamin D and predictors of 25(OH)D response â relevant to maintaining bone density with supplementation.
- Platelet-derived growth factor promotes periodontal regeneration in localized osseous defects: 36-month extension results from a randomized, controlled, double-masked clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22612364
PDGF added to βâTCP scaffold produced significantly greater bone fill and linear bone growth in periodontal defects â strong evidence for a calciumâphosphate scaffold aiding bone healing.
- Histological results after maxillary sinus augmentation with StraumannÂŽ BoneCeramic, Bio-OssÂŽ, PurosÂŽ, and autologous bone. A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22324456
Randomized human sinus augmentation comparing calciumâcontaining grafts produced measurable new bone â directly relevant to bone healing/regeneration.
- Changes in 3-dimensional bone structure indices in hypoparathyroid patients treated with PTH(1-84): a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 22161686
PTH(1-84) on background calcium/vitamin D produced a +12.8% lumbar spine vBMD and marked microstructural changes â directly relevant to maintaining/increasing BMD in patients receiving calcium.
- Growth and tolerance of infants fed formula supplemented with polydextrose (PDX) and/or galactooligosaccharides (GOS): double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22676715
Infant formula trials compared calcium source while maintaining equal calcium amounts and showed normal growth â directly relevant to bone growth in infants.
- Clinical benefits of oral nutritional supplementation for elderly hip fracture patients: a single blind randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22685164
After hip fracture, adding an oral nutritional supplement (background calcium/vitamin D given to all) reduced weight loss and infections and shortened rehab â supports bone-healing context during recovery.
- Cluster-randomized trial on complementary and responsive feeding education to caregivers found improved dietary intake, growth and development among rural Indian toddlers
PubMed ID: 22625182
Community feeding education increased dietary calcium intake in children and improved growth metrics â direct evidence linking increased calcium intake to child growth.
- Evidence for safety and efficacy of risedronate in men with osteoporosis over 4 years of treatment: Results from the 2-year, open-label, extension study of a 2-year, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 22750403
Four years risedronate trial used calcium/vitamin D background and demonstrated durable BMD increases â calcium was part of standard supplementation.
- Responder analysis of the effects of denosumab on bone mineral density in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
PubMed ID: 22641239
Denosumab trial with calcium+D increased BMD across sites â calcium included as background supportive therapy.
- Fracture risk and zoledronic acid therapy in men with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 23113482
Zoledronic acid trial (all on calcium+D) produced a large reduction in vertebral fractures â calcium was background; supports fractureâprevention context.
- Odanacatib in the treatment of postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density: five years of continued therapy in a phase 2 study
PubMed ID: 22777865
Long odanacatib trial administered calcium+D and produced BMD increases â calcium was background therapy relevant to skeletal wellbeing.
- Effect of alendronate on HIV-associated osteoporosis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 96-week trial (ANRS 120)
PubMed ID: 22353022
Alendronate increased BMD in HIV patients who all received calcium and vitamin D â calcium was part of regimen supporting skeletal health.
- A phase 3, double-blind, randomised, parallel-group, placebo-controlled study of oral weekly alendronate for the prevention of androgen deprivation bone loss in nonmetastatic prostate cancer: the Cancer and Osteoporosis Research with Alendronate and Leuprolide (CORAL) study
PubMed ID: 23040208
Alendronate prevented bone loss in men on ADT; calcium+D was background â supports skeletal outcomes in context of calcium supplementation.
- The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23681085
500 mg/day elemental calcium in older women preserved/increased lumbar spine BMD over 2 yearsâdirect evidence.
- Calcium and vitamin d supplementation in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 24064695
RCT of 1200 mg/day calcium reduced bone turnover markersâstrong direct evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Galacto-oligosaccharides increase calcium absorption and gut bifidobacteria in young girls: a double-blind cross-over trial
PubMed ID: 23507173
Prebiotic GOS increased fractional calcium absorption in adolescent girls (+13% at 5 g/day) â supports improved calcium uptake during growth.
- Consumption of yogurts fortified in vitamin D and calcium reduces serum parathyroid hormone and markers of bone resorption: a double-blind randomized controlled trial in institutionalized elderly women
PubMed ID: 23653431
Elderly women consuming calcium+vitamin D fortified yogurt had marked declines in PTH and bone resorption markers over 2 months â strong biochemical evidence supportive of preserved bone density.
- The Auckland calcium study: 5-year post-trial follow-up
PubMed ID: 24114400
Large randomized trial with 5âyr calcium supplementation and 10âyr followâup showed significantly fewer forearm (HR 0.62) and vertebral (HR 0.52) fractures â direct evidence for reduced fracture risk at specific sites.
- Treatment of low bone density in young people with cystic fibrosis: a multicentre, prospective, open-label observational study of calcium and calcifediol followed by a randomised placebo-controlled trial of alendronate
PubMed ID: 24429202
In young cystic fibrosis patients, correcting calcium intake plus calcifediol led to clinically meaningful increases in lumbar spine BMAD in a subset â direct evidence of maintaining/increasing bone density.
- Calcium and fat metabolic balance, and gastrointestinal tolerance in term infants fed milk-based formulas with and without palm olein and palm kernel oils: a randomized blinded crossover study
PubMed ID: 24367946
Infant formulas containing palm olein reduced calcium absorption and retention vs formulas without palm olein â direct negative impact on calcium availability for infant bone growth.
- A prospective, randomized, controlled trial comparing radiographic and clinical outcomes between stand-alone lateral interbody lumbar fusion with either silicate calcium phosphate or rh-BMP2
PubMed ID: 23444134
Silicate calciumâphosphate graft produced complete spinal fusion comparable to rhBMPâ2 at 36 months â demonstrates calcium scaffold's capability to support bone healing/fusion longâterm.
- Vitamin D supplementation and calcium absorption during caloric restriction: a randomized double-blind trial
PubMed ID: 23364004
Vitamin D supplementation in postmenopausal women (with controlled 1.2 g/day calcium) increased true fractional calcium absorption â supports mechanisms that help maintain BMD.
- Effect of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy in Brazilian adolescent mothers: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23719547
Clear improvements in maternal spine BMD/BMC and reduced lactation-related bone loss with Ca+Dâstrong general skeletal benefit.
- The effect of cholecalciferol and calcitriol on biochemical bone markers in HIV type 1-infected males: results of a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23199009
Calcitriol+cholecalciferol reduced bone turnover markers, consistent with net bone formation supporting BMD maintenance.
- Prevention of bone loss and vertebral fractures in patients with chronic epilepsy--antiepileptic drug and osteoporosis prevention trial
PubMed ID: 24010637
In men on antiepileptics, Ca+D improved BMD for most; addition of bisphosphonate produced larger spine gains.
- Treatment of bone loss in osteopenic patients with Crohn's disease: a double-blind, randomised trial of oral risedronate 35â
mg once weekly or placebo, concomitant with calcium and vitamin D supplementation
PubMed ID: 24146170
Risedronate trial with calcium/vitamin D as background therapy showed spine BMD gainsâdirectly relevant for maintaining bone density.
- Vitamin D supplementation increases calcium absorption without a threshold effect
PubMed ID: 24335055
Dose-response vitamin D study showed increased calcium absorptionâfundamental mechanism supporting overall skeletal health.
- Alendronate treatment for hip osteoarthritis: prospective randomized 2-year trial
PubMed ID: 23881439
Alendronate study (calcium co-administered) increased BMDâcalcium included as standard bone-supportive therapy.
- Effect of a dairy- and calcium-rich diet on weight loss and appetite during energy restriction in overweight and obese adults: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 23462943
Higher dairy/calcium intake increased bone mineral content, supporting general skeletal health.
- Unexpected long-term effects of calcium supplementation in pregnancy on maternal bone outcomes in women with a low calcium intake: a follow-up study
PubMed ID: 23902782
Pregnancy Ca (1500 mg/d) produced sustained reductions in maternal BMC/BMD â directly relevant (negative impact on BMD).
- Effects of calcium and training on the development of bone density in children with Down syndrome
PubMed ID: 24157403
Calciumârich milk + exercise increased femoralâneck BMD in children â supports maintaining/increasing BMD.
- Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and health outcomes five years after active intervention ended: the Women's Health Initiative
PubMed ID: 24131320
Large randomized Ca+D supplementation study reduced vertebral fractures (significant effect).
- Effect of vitamin D administration in vitamin D-deficient pregnant women on maternal and neonatal serum calcium and vitamin D concentrations: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23628132
Vitamin D in deficient pregnant women raised neonatal calcium and 25(OH)D â supports neonatal mineral status, relevant to infant bone growth.
- The effect of high-dose vitamin D supplementation on calciotropic hormones and bone mineral density in obese subjects with low levels of circulating 25-hydroxyvitamin d: results from a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 23591713
Vitamin D increased forearm BMD modestly; relevant to bone density maintenance in context of calcium/vitamin D interaction.
- Higher vitamin D intake in preterm infants fed an isocaloric, protein- and mineral-enriched postdischarge formula is associated with increased bone accretion
PubMed ID: 23902955
Preterm infants receiving mineral- and vitamin Dâenriched formula had greater bone mineral accretion by 6 monthsâdirect support for bone growth in infants.
- Potassium citrate supplementation results in sustained improvement in calcium balance in older men and women
PubMed ID: 22991267
Potassium citrate produced a substantial improvement in net calcium balance in older adultsâdirectly supports calcium retention and bone density maintenance.
- [Healthy habits and osteoporosis prevention in perimenopausal women from rural areas]
PubMed ID: 24315409
Education increased proportion reporting adequate calcium intake â direct behavior likely to maintain BMD in periâ/postmenopausal women.
- Vertebral fracture risk after once-weekly teriparatide injections: follow-up study of Teriparatide Once-Weekly Efficacy Research (TOWER) trial
PubMed ID: 23259702
Weekly teriparatide substantially reduced vertebral fractures with sustained benefit; calcium/VitD were background supplements.
- Hip fracture prevention with a multifactorial educational program in elderly community-dwelling Finnish women
PubMed ID: 23652464
10-year community intervention produced ~55% relative reduction in hip fractures while increasing calcium/vitamin D uptakeâdirect evidence for lower fracture risk.
- The use of linear programming to determine whether a formulated complementary food product can ensure adequate nutrients for 6- to 11-month-old Cambodian infants
PubMed ID: 24153341
Linear programming showed some complementary foods can meet calcium RNI for 6â11 month infants â supports dietary provision for bone growth in infants (modeling, not outcomes).
- Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB and beta-tricalcium phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP): an alternative to autogenous bone graft
PubMed ID: 23824386
rhPDGF-BB with β-tricalcium phosphate matched autograft for hindfoot/ankle fusion, directly demonstrating efficacy of a calcium-phosphate graft substitute in bone healing.
- Ultraporous β-tricalcium phosphate alone or combined with bone marrow aspirate for benign cavitary lesions: comparison in a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23324964
Clinical study of βâtricalcium phosphate (a calcium phosphate bone graft substitute) showed significant trabeculation and graft remodeling over two yearsâstrong direct evidence for local calcium material aiding bone healing.
- [Educational intervention for the prevention of osteoporosis in a rural primary healthcare service]
PubMed ID: 24018253
Education intervention produced increased BMD and changes in calcium/PTH â direct evidence of maintaining/improving bone density (behavioral intervention rather than Ca supplement).
- Measurement of phantomless thoracic bone mineral density on coronary artery calcium CT scans acquired with various CT scanner models
PubMed ID: 23440323
Validation of thoracic BMD measurement on CT scans â directly relevant to assessment and tracking of bone density.
- Impact of vitamin D fortified milk supplementation on vitamin D status of healthy school children aged 10-14 years
PubMed ID: 23460234
12âweek milk fortification in 10â14 y olds substantially raised 25(OH)D and likely improved conditions for calcium absorption and bone growth (indirect but relevant).
- Comparison of non-vertebral fracture between minodronate and risedronate therapy in elderly female patients with Alzheimer disease
PubMed ID: 23989256
Elderly fracture population received 1200 mg Ca/day alongside treatmentâdirectly relevant to bone mineral support in a highârisk group though not isolated.
- Delaying skeletal-related events in a randomized phase 3 study of denosumab versus zoledronic acid in patients with advanced cancer: an analysis of data from patients with solid tumors
PubMed ID: 24162260
Denosumab delayed skeletal-related events in bone-metastasis patients; trial highlighted importance of calcium supplementation and showed hypocalcemia riskârelevant to bone mineral homeostasis.
- Hip bone loss is attenuated with 1000 IU but not 400 IU daily vitamin D3: a 1-year double-blind RCT in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 23585346
Vitamin D (affecting Ca metabolism) at 1000 IU reduced hip BMD lossâdirectly relevant to maintaining BMD.
- Effect of raloxifene on disease activity and vascular biomarkers in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: subgroup analysis of a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24113197
Raloxifene increased spine BMD in patients receiving calcium/vitamin D background therapyâshows BMD benefit in that supplementation context.
- Self-reported dietary intake of youth with recent onset of type 2 diabetes: results from the TODAY study
PubMed ID: 23438494
Adolescents with recent-onset type 2 diabetes had diets very low in calciumâdirectly relevant to bone accrual and growth in youth.
- Acute and 3-month effects of microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, calcium citrate and calcium carbonate on serum calcium and markers of bone turnover: a randomised controlled trial in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 25274192
Oral calcium preparations reduced bone resorption and sustained serum Ca increases â strong general evidence for skeletal effects of oral Ca.
- Prospective, randomized, controlled trial of silicate-substituted calcium phosphate versus rhBMP-2 in a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
PubMed ID: 24253788
Randomized MIS TLIF trial compared calcium phosphate graft (Actifuse) vs rhBMPâ2 for spinal fusion; directly assesses a Caâbased graft's effect on bone healing (inferior fusion rate).
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone resorption in pregnancy and the early postpartum: a randomized controlled trial in Mexican women
PubMed ID: 25511814
Large pregnancy RCT: daily calcium reduced urinary NTx (bone resorption) and improved a bone surrogate in compliant women.
- A calcium-collagen chelate dietary supplement attenuates bone loss in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25314004
Randomized trial: calciumâcollagen chelate slowed wholeâbody BMD loss and reduced bone resorption markers in osteopenic postmenopausal women.
- Bone density in healthy men after cessation of calcium supplements: 20-month follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25231677
Randomized calcium 1200 mg/day trial in older men produced a modest residual totalâbody BMD benefit after stopping supplementsâdirect bone density evidence.
- Dietary calcium requirements do not differ between Mexican-American boys and girls
PubMed ID: 24872223
Adolescent metabolic balance study demonstrated doseâresponsive increases in skeletal calcium retentionâdirect support for bone accrual in youth.
- Vitamin D treatment in calcium-deficiency rickets: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24748637
Randomized treatment of calciumâdeficiency rickets in children showed faster radiographic healing when vitamin D was added to calciumâdirect pediatric boneâgrowth evidence.
- Calcium and vitamin D for osteoprotection in children with new-onset nephrotic syndrome treated with steroids: a prospective, randomized, controlled, interventional study
PubMed ID: 24414607
Calcium + vitamin D prevented steroidâassociated lumbar spine BMC loss in childrenâstrong, direct maintenance of bone mass.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation maintains parathyroid hormone and improves bone density during initial military training: a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25118085
Calcium+vitamin D during military training preserved PTH and increased vBMD/cortical measures â strong evidence for maintaining bone density under stress.
- Supplementation with calcium and short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides affects markers of bone turnover but not bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 24453130
800 mg/day calcium changed bone turnover markers and slowed BMD loss in an osteopenic subgroup â supports maintenance of bone density.
- Calcium supplementation and parathyroid hormone response to vigorous walking in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 24576866
Timed calcium intake around exercise reduced PTH/CTX spikes that drive bone resorption â supports strategies to maintain bone density.
- A comparative evaluation of rhPDGF-BB + β-TCP and subepithelial connective tissue graft for the treatment of multiple gingival recession defects in humans
PubMed ID: 24600660
β-tricalcium phosphate scaffold used with growth factor improved root coverage in periodontal defectsâdirect evidence of Ca-containing scaffold aiding craniofacial bone/regenerative healing.
- Calcium supplementation and bone mineral accretion in Chinese adolescents aged 12-14 years: a 12-month, dose-response, randomised intervention trial
PubMed ID: 25231730
Randomized dose-response Ca trial in adolescents significantly increased femoral neck BMCâstrong direct evidence supporting bone growth.
- Effects of milk salt supplementation on bone mineral gain in pubertal Chinese adolescents: a 2-year randomized, double-blind, controlled, dose-response trial
PubMed ID: 24844611
Two-year milk-based Ca supplementation during puberty produced significant hip and femoral neck BMD accretionâdirectly supports bone growth.
- Effect of supplemental vitamin D and calcium on serum sclerostin levels
PubMed ID: 24488080
Two-year Ca+D produced PTH decreases and altered sclerostinârelevant to bone remodeling and overall skeletal health.
- Stool fatty acid soaps, stool consistency and gastrointestinal tolerance in term infants fed infant formulas containing high sn-2 palmitate with or without oligofructose: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25373935
Infant formula with oligofructose reduced fecal calcium lossesâimproves calcium retention important for infant bone mineralization.
- An evaluation and comparison of the efficacy of nanocrystalline calcium sulfate bone grafts (NanoGen) and medical-grade calcium sulfate bone grafts (DentoGen) in human extraction sockets
PubMed ID: 25454818
Randomized clinical evaluation showed nanocrystalline and medicalâgrade calcium sulfate grafts produced similar and substantial new bone at 4 months after extractionâdirect boneâhealing evidence.
- Women's Health Initiative clinical trials: interaction of calcium and vitamin D with hormone therapy
PubMed ID: 23799356
Large WHI randomized data show Ca+D reduced hip fractures especially in conjunction with hormone therapyâdirect, clinically meaningful evidence.
- Minimally invasive transcrestal sinus floor elevation with deproteinized bovine bone or β-tricalcium phosphate: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24325663
βâTCP and bovine bone grafts used in sinus lifts showed graft remodeling and maintenance of height indicating healing potential.
- Effect of paricalcitol on circulating parathyroid hormone in X-linked hypophosphatemia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 25029424
Paricalcitol in XLH improved PTH exposure and phosphate handling â relevant to pediatric bone growth in a genetic rickets disorder.
- Vitamin D supplementation after parathyroidectomy: effect on bone mineral density-a randomized double-blind study
PubMed ID: 24115138
Patients receiving calcium (Âą vitamin D) after parathyroidectomy gained BMD at spine/hip over one year.
- MTA versus Ca(OH)2 in apexification of non-vital immature permanent teeth: a randomized clinical trial comparison
PubMed ID: 25467231
Endodontic comparison where Ca(OH)2 affected apical closure and fracture outcomes vs MTA â relevant to dentoalveolar bone healing.
- A prospective randomized comparison of PEEK cage containing calcium sulphate or demineralized bone matrix with autograft in anterior cervical interbody fusion
PubMed ID: 25432324
Calcium sulfate/DBM filler matched autograft for spinal fusion with less blood loss/donor-site morbidity â strong clinical bone-healing relevance.
- The effect of prepubertal calcium carbonate supplementation on skeletal development in Gambian boys-a 12-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 24762110
Direct RCT: 1 year Ca supplement in prepubertal Gambian boys advanced timing of adolescent bone-growth spurt â strong evidence for influencing pediatric bone growth timing.
- Effectiveness in improving knowledge, practices, and intakes of "key problem nutrients" of a complementary feeding intervention developed by using linear programming: experience in Lombok, Indonesia
PubMed ID: 25733629
Complementary-feeding program increased children's Ca intake (though still below requirements) â programmatically relevant to supporting growth.
- Clinical assessment of bone quality of human extraction sockets after conversion with growth factors
PubMed ID: 25265123
Extraction-socket grafting with calcium-containing materials (β-TCP) improved bone quality and reduced poor-quality bone â strong direct evidence for aiding bone healing.
- Pilot study on growth parameters and nutritional biochemical markers in very low birth weight preterm infants fed human milk fortified with either human milk fortifier or post discharge formula
PubMed ID: 25391190
Study in VLBW infants comparing fortified human milk vs formula (includes Ca/P fortification) â directly relevant to infant growth/mineral status.
- Interpretation of plasma PTH concentrations according to 25OHD status, gender, age, weight status, and calcium intake: importance of the reference values
PubMed ID: 24527713
Provision of PTH reference limits by vitamin D and BMI status is directly relevant to assessing and managing factors that maintain bone density.
- Efficacy and initial dose determination of paricalcitol for treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in Chinese subjects
PubMed ID: 24131674
Paricalcitol markedly lowered iPTH in dialysis patients â relevant to preserving bone density via PTH control in bone-mineral disorder.
- Osteoporosis markers on low-dose lung cancer screening chest computed tomography scans predict all-cause mortality
PubMed ID: 25323601
Associations between bone density/fractures and mortality support the centrality of skeletal health to overall wellbeing.
- Primary implant stability in augmented sinuslift-sites after completed bone regeneration: a randomized controlled clinical study comparing four subantrally inserted biomaterials
PubMed ID: 25073446
Different calcium-containing grafts produced higher implant insertion torques indicating stronger regenerated bone â supports bone healing/repair.
- Effect of micronutrient supplementation on height velocity of underprivileged girls in comparison with un-supplemented healthy controls
PubMed ID: 24150200
Randomized supplementation (including 500 mg Ca/day) in underprivileged girls significantly increased height velocity and height-for-age Z-score over 1 year; directly relevant.
- Using growth factors in human extraction sockets: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of short-term healing
PubMed ID: 24683578
Dental extraction/graft histology study used calcium-containing graft materials showing altered graft turnover and new bone formation â direct evidence for local bone healing with calcium-based grafts.
- [Clinical study on primary osteoporosis treated with spreading moxibustion for warming yang and activating blood circulation]
PubMed ID: 25112087
Daily calcium (caltrate 600 mg) group showed increased BMD; directly supports maintaining bone density (though adjunct therapy confounds).
- Multivitamin and mineral supplementation is associated with the reduction of fracture risk and hospitalization rate in Chinese adult males: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 24849736
Multivitamin/mineral trial that included calcium (~324 mg/day) showed a substantial reduction in fractures in men â calcium may have contributed though effect is confounded by other nutrients.
- Fortification of Yogurts with Vitamin D and Calcium Enhances the Inhibition of Serum Parathyroid Hormone and Bone Resorption Markers: A Double Blind Randomized Controlled Trial in Women over 60 Living in a Community Dwelling Home
PubMed ID: 25923487
Calcium+vitamin D fortified yogurt raised 25(OH)D, lowered PTH and reduced bone resorption markers in older women (3 months).
- Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Hindfoot and Ankle Fusions Treated With rhPDGF-BB in Combination With a β-TCP-Collagen Matrix
PubMed ID: 25848134
rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP-collagen (calcium-phosphate matrix) produced higher fusion rates and faster time to fusion versus autograft in hindfoot/ankle surgery â strong evidence for calcium-containing materials in bone healing.
- Differential effects of calcium- and vitamin D-fortified milk with FOS-inulin compared to regular milk, on bone biomarkers in Chinese pre- and postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 26264387
High-calcium/vitamin D fortified milk reduced bone turnover markers in pre/postmenopausal women over 12 weeks â favorable to BMD preservation.
- Effect of Milk Powder Supplementation with Different Calcium Contents on Bone Mineral Density of Postmenopausal Women in Northern China: A Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial
PubMed ID: 26438518
Two-year randomized trial: 900 mg/day calcium (with 800 IU vitamin D) slowed bone loss at the greater trochanter in postmenopausal women â strong evidence for maintaining BMD.
- Vitamin D and Calcium Attenuate Bone Loss With Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 26075752
High-dose vitamin D + 1000 mg Ca reduced hip and spine BMD loss by ~50% in HIV patients starting ARTâstrong evidence for preserving BMD.
- The effects of a calcium-rich pre-exercise meal on biomarkers of calcium homeostasis in competitive female cyclists: a randomised crossover trial
PubMed ID: 25970439
A high-calcium pre-exercise meal attenuated exercise-induced CTX-I rises (less acute bone resorption), supportive of BMD maintenance mechanisms.
- Estimating the causal effect of milk powder supplementation on bone mineral density: a randomized controlled trial with both non-compliance and loss to follow-up
PubMed ID: 25626413
Two-year high-calcium milk RCT slowed lumbar spine BMD loss in postmenopausal women.
- Clinical and radiographic assessment of the efficacy of calcium silicate indirect pulp capping: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25710953
Calcium-silicate pulp-capping material showed more radiographic healing on CBCT vs controlâevidence of improved hard-tissue healing.
- Impact of lipid-based nutrient supplements and corn-soy blend on energy and nutrient intake among moderately underweight 8-18-month-old children participating in a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24528807
Lipid-based nutrient supplements increased calcium intake in underweight young children vs controlsâdirectly increases calcium supply for growth.
- Comparison of Limestone and Ground Fish for Treatment of Nutritional Rickets in Children in Nigeria
PubMed ID: 25799193
Direct randomized treatment of nutritional calcium deficiency rickets in children with clear radiographic healingâstrong, childâspecific boneâgrowth evidence.
- Consumption of calcium-fortified cereal bars to improve dietary calcium intake of healthy women: randomized controlled feasibility study
PubMed ID: 25941810
Substantial and sustained increase in dietary calcium intake (~+360 mg/day), a fundamental input for skeletal health.
- Comparison of the effects of calcium carbonate and ossein-hydroxyapatite complex on back and knee pain and quality of life in osteopenic perimenopausal women
PubMed ID: 25819354
Boneâderived calcium product (OHC) improved pain and physical QoL in osteopenic womenâbroadly supportive of skeletal wellbeing.
- Short-Term Effects of Kefir-Fermented Milk Consumption on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism in a Randomized Clinical Trial of Osteoporotic Patients
PubMed ID: 26655888
Kefirâfermented milk plus CaCO3 resulted in measurable femoralâneck BMD increases and favorable turnover marker changes in osteoporotic patients.
- Efficacy of combined treatment with alendronate (ALN) and eldecalcitol, a new active vitamin D analog, compared to that of concomitant ALN, vitamin D plus calcium treatment in Japanese patients with primary osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 25592133
Large RCT in osteoporotic patients showed differential femoralâneck BMD gains when adding active vitamin D vs vitamin D+calcium; calcium+vitamin D served as an important comparator informing maintenance of BMD.
- Safety of daily teriparatide treatment: a post hoc analysis of a Phase III study to investigate the possible association of teriparatide treatment with calcium homeostasis in patients with serum procollagen type I N-terminal propeptide elevation
PubMed ID: 26185429
Osteoporotic patients given teriparatide plus daily calcium/vitamin D had large rises in boneâformation marker PINP while serum calcium stayed normal â supports calcium use in boneâdensity management (contextual/clinical).
- A clinical comparison of guided bone regeneration with platelet-derived growth factor-enhanced bone ceramic versus autogenous bone block grafting
PubMed ID: 26009922
Calciumâcontaining bone ceramic with PDGF performed similarly to autogenous bone for ridge augmentationâdirect bone-healing evidence.
- Rosuvastatin 1.2 mg In Situ Gel Combined With 1:1 Mixture of Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Porous Hydroxyapatite Bone Graft in Surgical Treatment of Mandibular Class II Furcation Defects: A Randomized Clinical Control Trial
PubMed ID: 26439386
Randomized trial: rosuvastatin + PRF + porous hydroxyapatite produced substantially greater periodontal bone fillâstrong evidence for a Caâphosphate graft's role in bone healing.
- Renal Phosphate Reabsorption is Correlated with the Increase in Lumbar Bone Mineral Density in Patients Receiving Once-Weekly Teriparatide
PubMed ID: 26478225
Participants received daily calcium; early mineral changes predicted later lumbar BMD gains with teriparatide.
- The Impact of Vitamin D, Calcium, Protein Supplementation, and Physical Exercise on Bone Metabolism After Bariatric Surgery: The BABS Study
PubMed ID: 26350034
Combined vitamin D + calcium (1000 mg) + protein/exercise mitigated bone loss after bariatric surgeryâdirect maintenance of aBMD.
- Effect of two jumping programs on hip bone mineral density in premenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24460005
Highâimpact jumping increased hip BMD â demonstrates an intervention that increases bone density (not Ca supplementation but bone density outcome relevant).
- CPP-ACP and CPP-ACFP versus fluoride varnish in remineralisation of early caries lesions. A prospective study
PubMed ID: 26418918
CPPâACFP (calciumâcontaining topical) produced rapid enamel remineralisation, supporting hardâtissue health.
- Three-year results following regenerative periodontal surgery of advanced intrabony defects with enamel matrix derivative alone or combined with a synthetic bone graft
PubMed ID: 26174080
Calcium phosphate graft combined with enamel matrix derivative improved defect fill and attachment in periodontal defects.
- The Effect of the Modified Eighth Section of Eight-Section Brocade on Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 26107684
Randomized trial: Ca carbonate + vitamin D3 produced modest lumbar BMD gains and combined with exercise yielded larger effects.
- Vitamin D3 seems more appropriate than D2 to sustain adequate levels of 25OHD: a pharmacokinetic approach
PubMed ID: 25782422
Vitamin D3 sustains 25OHD better than D2, supporting Ca handling and longâterm bone density maintenance.
- Threshold Effects of Vitamin D Status on Bone Health in Chinese Adolescents With Low Calcium Intake
PubMed ID: 26465394
Adolescents with low Ca intake: 25OHD thresholds associated with better BMD and lower boneâresorption markers.
- Efficacy and safety of nicotinamide in the management of hyperphosphatemia in pediatric patients on regular hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 26420678
In children on dialysis, nicotinamide added to Caâbased binders improved P, CaĂP and PTHârelevant to mineral balance and bone health.
- Biomechanical Stability of Dental Implants in Augmented Maxillary Sites: Results of a Randomized Clinical Study with Four Different Biomaterials and PRF and a Biological View on Guided Bone Regeneration
PubMed ID: 25954758
In situ hardening calcium phosphate bone substitutes provided superior biomechanical support for dental implantsâpromotes bone repair.
- Effect of Growth Hormone Treatment on Fractures and Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis: A 10-Year Follow-Up Study
PubMed ID: 26312576
Longâterm improvements in BMD and lower fracture incidence in postmenopausal cohort where calcium was provided as background therapyâbroad relevance to skeletal health (indirect attribution).
- Efficacy of calcitriol in treating glucocorticoidinduced osteoporosis in patients with nephrotic syndrome: an open-label, randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 26396095
Calcitriol (Âą calcium) preserved lumbar spine BMD better than calcium carbonate alone in steroid usersâdirect RCT evidence on bone density outcomes where calcium alone was inferior.
- Reduction of Dialysate Calcium Level Reduces Progression of Coronary Artery Calcification and Improves Low Bone Turnover in Patients on Hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 26701977
Lowering dialysate calcium markedly improved bone turnover and histomorphometry over 24 monthsâstrong evidence that calcium exposure modulates bone density/quality in dialysis patients.
- Vitamin D and parathyroid hormone status in a representative population living in Macau, China
PubMed ID: 25636721
Population association: calcium supplement use correlated with higher 25OHD and lower PTHâfavorable for bone density maintenance though observational.
- [Effects of different treatments on patients with osteoporotic fracture after percutaneous kyphoplasty]
PubMed ID: 26255474
Postoperative calcium+calcitriol regimen associated with BMD increases after kyphoplastyâdirect evidence for maintaining/increasing BMD.
- A Randomized Study Comparing Parathyroidectomy with Cinacalcet for Treating Hypercalcemia in Kidney Allograft Recipients with Hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 26647424
Femoral BMD increased after parathyroidectomy with normalization of calciumâstrong direct evidence for maintaining/increasing bone density.
- [Warm needling combined with element calcium for postmenopausal osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 26721135
Postmenopausal BMD increases in a cohort receiving oral calcium implicate calcium as contributor to overall skeletal wellbeing (though effect isolation limited).
- [Clinical Efficacy of Supplementary Treatment of Gukang Capsules to the Elder Patients with Fracture of Distal Radius]
PubMed ID: 26214887
Elderly distalâradius fracture patients receiving calcium carbonate exhibited shorter fracture healing time and higher boneâformation markers when treated with adjunctive herbal therapyâstudy context supports calcium in healing setting.
- Effectiveness of resistance training or jumping-exercise to increase bone mineral density in men with low bone mass: A 12-month randomized, clinical trial
PubMed ID: 26092649
Exercise interventions improved BMD while participants received 1200 mg/day calcium, supporting overall skeletal health in the context of adequate calcium.
- Two-year outcomes on bone density and fracture incidence in patients with T2DM randomized to bariatric surgery versus intensive medical therapy
PubMed ID: 26193177
Marked hip/spine BMD decreases after bariatric surgery despite recommended calcium/Vit D â important evidence about challenges maintaining bone density even with supplementation.
- Effects of parathyroidectomy versus observation on the development of vertebral fractures in mild primary hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 25636048
Parathyroidectomy normalized calcium/PTH and produced significant spine/femoral neck BMD gainsâdirect evidence linking calcium homeostasis to maintained/increased BMD.
- Consequences of a high phosphorus intake on mineral metabolism and bone remodeling in dependence of calcium intake in healthy subjects - a randomized placebo-controlled human intervention study
PubMed ID: 26786148
Coâsupplemental Ca reduced bone turnover markers (osteocalcin, BAP, CTX), consistent with beneficial effects on bone density in short term.
- Optimal Dose of Calcium for Treatment of Nutritional Rickets: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27311415
Randomized dosing trial in children with nutritional rickets: 1000 mg/day Ca (and 2000 mg) healed rickets faster and increased forearm aBMD â direct evidence for supporting bone growth in children.
- Calcium Mass Balance during Citrate Hemodialysis: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Normal and Low Ionized Calcium Target Ranges
PubMed ID: 28030601
Quantified positive Ca mass balance per dialysis session â cumulative Ca exposure influences bone mineral balance in dialysis patients.
- Comparison of percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting versus minimally invasive sinus tarsi approach and plate fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27422705
Percutaneous fixation using calcium sulfate cement affected wound complications and structural outcomes in calcaneal fracturesâdirect surgical boneâhealing context.
- Efficacy of a workplace osteoporosis prevention intervention: a cluster randomized trial
PubMed ID: 27552840
Robust, sustained increases in dietary calcium intake and boneâloading activityâhighly relevant to overall skeletal health determinants.
- A randomized clinical trial comparing 3 different replacement regimens of vitamin D in clinically asymptomatic pediatrics and adolescents with vitamin D insufficiency
PubMed ID: 27927221
Large pediatric vitaminâD repletion trial produced big changes in 25(OH)D with small changes in calcium/PTHârelevant to skeletal growth and mineralization.
- Treatment of Non-Contained Infrabony Defects With Enamel Matrix Derivative Alone or in Combination With Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Bone Graft: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27958765
Periodontal regeneration trial using biphasic calcium phosphate graft addresses local bone/periodontal defect healing.
- A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating rh-FGF-2/β-TCP in Periodontal Defects
PubMed ID: 26908630
Periodontal bone regeneration improved using βâTCP scaffold with growth factorâdirect evidence of calcium phosphate scaffold aiding bone repair in the jaw.
- Association Between Single Gene Polymorphisms and Bone Biomarkers and Response to Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation in Young Adults Undergoing Military Training
PubMed ID: 27683185
Direct human trial of calcium+vitamin D in recruits showing effects on vitamin D status and bone markersâstrong overall relevance to skeletal wellbeing with supplementation.
- Prophylactic oral calcium supplementation therapy to prevent early post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia and evaluation of postoperative parathyroid hormone levels to detect hypocalcemia: A prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 28039060
Randomized trial: routine oral calcium after thyroidectomy greatly reduced symptomatic hypocalcemiaâstrong clinical evidence for supplementation improving postoperative calcium-related outcomes.
- Efficacy and safety of porous hydroxyapatite/type 1 collagen composite implantation for bone regeneration: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 26961287
Hydroxyapatite/collagen (calcium-containing) implant produced faster/better bone regeneration vs βâTCPâstrong evidence that calcium-based materials aid bone healing.
- Effect of dietary calcium level and source on mineral utilisation by piglets fed diets containing exogenous phytase
PubMed ID: 27868294
Animal feeding study: higher dietary calcium increased serum Ca and improved bone breaking strength at an optimal doseâmechanistic support for calcium in bone strength.
- Assessment of Adequacy of Supplementation of Vitamin D in Very Low Birth Weight Preterm Neonates: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27325795
Higher vitamin D dosing in very low birth weight preterms improved calcium and reduced skeletal hypomineralization â strong support for bone mineralization in infants.
- [Prospective and controlled study on effect of fortified human milk feeding on infants with extremely and very low birth weight during hospital stay]
PubMed ID: 26885925
Fortification of human milk (including minerals like calcium) in ELBW/VLBW infants modestly increased linear growth and changed calcium-related labsâdirectly relevant to infant bone growth.
- Reduced bone resorption by intake of dietary vitamin D and K from tailor-made Atlantic salmon: A randomized intervention trial
PubMed ID: 27542236
Vitamin D + calcium tablets reduced a bone-resorption marker (NTx), supporting maintenance of bone mass.
- Micronutrient Adequacy and Dietary Diversity Exert Positive and Distinct Effects on Linear Growth in Urban Zambian Infants
PubMed ID: 27581574
Observational cohort: better calcium adequacy in infancy associated with improved linear growth to 18 monthsâsupports role of calcium in child growth (associative).
- [Postmenopausal osteoporosis treated with acupoint injection of salmon calcitonin:a randomized controlled trial]
PubMed ID: 29231409
Calcitonin improved BMD and bone markers in postmenopausal osteoporosisâsupports aspects of skeletal wellbeing.
- Effects of parathyroid hormone rhPTH(1-84) on phosphate homeostasis and vitamin D metabolism in hypoparathyroidism: REPLACE phase 3 study
PubMed ID: 27734257
rhPTH(1â84) improved multiple biochemical indices of calciumâphosphate balance and reduced need for oral calcium/vitamin Dârelevant to overall skeletal health in hypoparathyroidism.
- The Relationship Between Calciotropic Hormones, IGF-1, and Bone Mass Across Pubertal Stages
PubMed ID: 27676398
Large crossâsectional study in puberty showing stageâspecific calciotropic hormone changes and IGFâ1 correlation with bone mass â directly relevant to bone growth during childhood/adolescence.
- Response of Vitamin D Concentration to Vitamin D3 Administration in Older Adults without Sun Exposure: A Randomized Double-Blind Trial
PubMed ID: 26782853
Doseâresponse vitamin D3 study in elderly altered iPTH/25(OH)D and serum calcium â directly relevant to maintaining bone density via calcium/VitD/PTH axis.
- 2MD (DP001), a Single Agent in the Management of Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 27880946
Vitamin D analog caused large iPTH suppression in dialysis patients, affecting bone turnover and density.
- Bone Incorporation of Silicate-Substituted Calcium Phosphate in 2-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Histologic and Radiographic Study
PubMed ID: 28043751
Silicateâsubstituted calcium phosphate graft integrated and filled tunnels comparably to autograft â strong direct evidence for a calciumâcontaining graft aiding bone healing.
- SN2-Palmitate Reduces Fatty Acid Excretion in Chinese Formula-fed Infants
PubMed ID: 26334255
Direct pediatric formula RCT: SN2âpalmitate reduced calciumâsoap losses and stool fat, improving presumed calcium availabilityâstrong relevance to infant bone growth.
- Persistent Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Musculoskeletal Parameters in Adolescents One Year After Trial Completion
PubMed ID: 26841085
Vitamin D supplementation produced lasting increases in hip BMC in adolescent girlsâsupports interventions (via vitamin DâCa axis) that help maintain bone mass/density.
- Ridge Preservation Using Composite Alloplastic Materials: A Randomized Control Clinical and Histological Study in Humans
PubMed ID: 26922214
Trial used calcium-containing synthetic bone grafts at extraction sites and showed preservation of alveolar ridgeâstrong direct evidence that calcium-containing grafts aid local bone healing and preservation.
- Effect of Low-Magnitude, High-Frequency Mechanical Stimulation on BMD Among Young Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26967465
Trial in childhood cancer survivors showed modest increases in total body BMD while participants received calcium and vitamin Dâdirect pediatric bone outcome with calcium as background.
- Vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7) prevents age-related deterioration of trabecular bone microarchitecture at the tibia in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 27625301
MKâ7 preserved trabecular microarchitecture in postmenopausal osteopenic women who were all given calcium+vitamin Dâcalcium was an important background therapy associated with bone outcomes.
- Monophasic Ă-TCP vs. biphasic HA/Ă-TCP in two-stage sinus floor augmentation procedures - a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27683073
Sinus augmentation using calciumâbased grafts showed comparable new bone formation and better volume maintenance for one biphasic materialâdirect surgical boneâhealing context.
- [Effects of the nutritional education and dietary intervention on nutritional status and bone mineral density of middle-aged and senile patients with osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 27301220
Dietary education raised calcium intake and produced higher lumbar spine and femoral neck BMD vs usual careâdirect evidence linking increased calcium intake to maintained/improved BMD in patients.
- Changes in Biochemical Parameters of the Calcium-Phosphorus Homeostasis in Relation to Nutritional Intake in Very-Low-Birth-Weight Infants
PubMed ID: 27916815
Direct neonatal human study showing enteral calcium intake predicts urinary calcium and ALP and influences bone mineral markersâhighly relevant to pediatric bone growth.
- Continuous treatment with odanacatib for up to 8Â years in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density: a phase 2 study
PubMed ID: 26879200
Longâterm odanacatib program (with supplemental calcium/vitamin D as needed) showed large, sustained BMD gainsâstrong evidence on bone density (though driven by drug).
- Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: RCT 2 Years RSA Follow-Up
PubMed ID: 26855045
Randomized comparison showed injectable calciumâphosphate cement provided similar mechanical bone stability to autograft in high tibial osteotomyâstrong direct evidence for local bone healing application.
- [Effects of milk with inulin and vitamin D_3 on bone health and gastrointestine symptoms in lactose intolerance population]
PubMed ID: 29903135
Fortified milk containing vitamin D and milk minerals including calcium produced a shortâterm measurable BMD increaseâdirect evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Treatment of osteoporosis secondary to hypogonadism in prostate cancer patients: a prospective randomized multicenter international study with denosumab vs. alendronate
PubMed ID: 27813398
Denosumab produced significant lumbar spine BMD gains in men with ADTârelated osteoporosis; all participants received 1200 mg/day calcium + vitamin D as baseline bone protection (calcium part of the boneâdensity regimen).
- Prospective and Randomized Evaluation of ChronOS and Bio-Oss in Human Maxillary Sinuses: Histomorphometric and Immunohistochemical Assignment for Runx 2, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, and Osteocalcin
PubMed ID: 29100829
Comparative bone graft material study reporting new bone formation and maturity â supports calciumâcontaining grafts in bone healing.
- Impact of Calcium and Two Doses of Vitamin D on Bone Metabolism in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28276596
Older adult RCT where all participants received 1000 mg elemental calcium â directly relevant to bone density maintenance even though vitamin D dose was the main comparison.
- The effect of dairy intake on bone mass and body composition in early pubertal girls and boys: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28330908
Randomized addition of dairy (~1500 mg Ca/d) in lowâdairy children produced a significant tibial BMC gainâdirect pediatric bone growth relevance.
- Primary hyperparathyroidism, hypercalciuria, and bone recovery after parathyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 28522130
Postâparathyroidectomy bone recovery data (with postoperative calcium supplementation) link mineral parameters to BMD increasesârelevant to postoperative bone healing.
- Calcium and vitamin D fortified milk reduces bone turnover and improves bone density in postmenopausal women over 1Â year
PubMed ID: 28975432
Fortified milk (Ca+D) suppressed bone turnover and tended to prevent femoralâneck BMD loss over 1 year in postmenopausal womenâdirect support for maintaining BMD.
- Calcium Supplementation Attenuates Disruptions in Calcium Homeostasis during Exercise
PubMed ID: 28248693
Preâexercise oral calcium attenuated exerciseâinduced drop in ionized calcium and tended to blunt PTH riseâphysiologic mechanism that may help preserve bone in athletes.
- Individualized Fracture Risk Feedback and Long-term Benefits After 10 Years
PubMed ID: 29246678
Highârisk feedback increased Ca+D use and slightly slowed hip BMD loss over 10 years â direct BMD effect.
- The influence of genetic susceptibility and calcium plus vitamin D supplementation on fracture risk
PubMed ID: 28148500
Randomized trial of Ca+D showed a statistically significant reduction in fractures in the lowest BMDâgeneticârisk quartile â direct fracture evidence.
- Multimodal Nutritional Management in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28697860
Perioperative multimodal nutrition (including Ca) around knee surgery reduced hypocalcaemia and electrolyte problems and shortened stayâsupportive for postâop bone/electrolyte recovery.
- Stimulation of intestinal calcium absorption by orally administrated vitamin D3 compounds: a prospective open-label randomized trial in osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 29273827
Strong mechanistic evidence: vitamin D analogs greatly increase intestinal Ca absorptionâkey for maintaining bone density when Ca intake exists.
- Association of 3 Different Antihypertensive Medications With Hip and Pelvic Fracture Risk in Older Adults: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27893045
Large randomized trial showed lower hip/pelvic fracture risk with chlorthalidone (thiazide effect due to calcium retention)âprovides indirect evidence that calcium handling affects fracture risk.
- Long-term effects of maternal calcium supplementation on childhood growth differ between males and females in a population accustomed to a low calcium intake
PubMed ID: 28583879
Maternal Ca supplementation produced sexâspecific changes in child height and bone mineral content at 8â12 yearsâstrong direct relevance to childhood bone growth.
- Effects of Eggshell Calcium Supplementation on Bone Mass in Postmenopausal Vietnamese Women
PubMed ID: 28552876
Randomized trial: eggshellâderived Ca increased bone mass proxy in postmenopausal womenâdirect evidence for stronger bone metrics.
- Randomized clinical trial for the biological evaluation of two nanostructured biphasic calcium phosphate biomaterials as a bone substitute
PubMed ID: 28703478
Randomized clinical evaluation of calciumâcontaining biphasic bone substitutes found substantially greater new bone formation in extraction socketsâdirect evidence for bone healing aid.
- No Severe Hypercalcemia with Daily Vitamin D3 Supplementation of up to 30 Âľg during the First Year of Life
PubMed ID: 28647736
Infant vitamin D dosing study tracked serum ionized Ca and PTH â informative for infant Ca homeostasis and growth.
- Adequate calcium intake during long periods improves bone mineral density in healthy children. Data from the Childhood Obesity Project
PubMed ID: 28351509
Prospective evidence: sustained adequate Ca intake in children produced meaningful increases in BMD and lowered osteopenia risk.
- Racial differences in calculated bioavailable vitamin D with vitamin D/calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 28832406
Randomized vitamin D + calcium supplementation increased 25âOHâD, blunted PTH rise and helped prevent bone lossâstrong direct evidence for maintaining BMD.
- Effect of Teriparatide or Risedronate in Elderly Patients With a Recent Pertrochanteric Hip Fracture: Final Results of a 78-Week Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28019683
Hipâfracture trial used calcium/vitamin D background while showing larger BMD gains with teriparatide versus risedronateârelevant to bone density maintenance in an atârisk population.
- The impact of rickets on growth and morbidity during recovery among children with complicated severe acute malnutrition in Kenya: A cohort study
PubMed ID: 29178404
Rickets cohort treated with calcium + vitamin D had improved linear growth and clinical recoveryâstrong, direct evidence that calcium therapy preserves/grows bone in deficient children.
- Mineral Intake and Status of Cow's Milk Allergic Infants Consuming an Amino Acid-based Formula
PubMed ID: 28604516
Infant formula study demonstrated adequate mineral (including calcium) intake and maintained serum mineral status â directly relevant to bone growth in infants.
- Paradoxical tunnel enlargement after ACL reconstruction with hamstring autografts when using β-TCP containing interference screws for tibial aperture fixation- prospectively comparative study
PubMed ID: 28915914
β-TCP (calcium-phosphate) screws altered tunnel remodelingâdirectly relevant to bone healing/remodeling around implants.
- Calcium phosphate-hybridized tendon grafts reduce femoral bone tunnel enlargement in anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction
PubMed ID: 28748492
CaP-hybridized tendon grafts reduced femoral tunnel enlargement at 1 yearâstrong device-level evidence that CaP enhances bone healing at graft sites.
- Specific Collagen Peptides Improve Bone Mineral Density and Bone Markers in Postmenopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 29337906
Observed increases in spine and femoral neck BMD over 12 months; calcium/vitamin D permitted but not controlledârelevant to density maintenance.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Burosumab, an Anti-FGF23 Antibody, in Adults With X-Linked Hypophosphatemia: Week 24 Primary Analysis
PubMed ID: 29947083
Burosumab markedly increased fracture/pseudofracture healing in XLH patientsâevidence of improved bone healing (phosphate pathway rather than supplemental Ca).
- Improved Diet Quality and Nutrient Adequacy in Children and Adolescents with Abdominal Obesity after a Lifestyle Intervention
PubMed ID: 30322156
Lifestyle program in children increased dietary calcium intakeâdirectly relevant to supporting bone growth in pediatric population.
- Effects of Daily Intake of Calcium and Vitamin D-Enriched Milk in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized, Controlled, Double-Blind Nutritional Study
PubMed ID: 29676968
Randomized, 2âyear trial: Ca + vitamin Dâenriched milk significantly increased femoralâneck BMD â direct evidence for maintaining/increasing BMD.
- Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial to compare hard tissue changes following socket preservation using alloplasts, xenografts vs no grafting: Clinical and histological findings
PubMed ID: 30592368
Calcium sulfate/hydroxyapatite graft reduced bone loss and preserved ridge width after extraction compared with no graft â direct aid to bone healing.
- Randomized Trial of a Yogurt-type Amino Acid-based Formula in Infants and Children With Severe Cow's Milk Allergy
PubMed ID: 29095347
Infant aminoâacid formula delivered more calcium and led to shortâterm anthropometric gains â relevant to supporting growth in infants.
- Comparable bone union progression after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy using allogenous bone chip or tri-calcium phosphate granule: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30377715
Same trial also supports clinical outcomes related to postâoperative bone recovery (alternate phrasing of relevance).
- Effect of calcium citrate vs calcium carbonate on elevated parathyroid hormone after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. A double-blinded, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 30107042
Calcium citrate lowered bone formation/resorption markers more than carbonate after RYGB, suggesting preservation of bone turnover relevant to density.
- A Comparative Study with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate to Deproteinized Bovine Bone in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30521656
Biphasic calcium phosphate graft in sinus augmentation produced comparable/new bone formation vs bovine boneâsupports calcium phosphate role in bone healing.
- Contribution of commercial infant products and fortified staple foods to nutrient intake at ages 6, 12, and 18Â months in a cohort of children from a low socio-economic community in South Africa
PubMed ID: 30216697
Large dietary assessment found many infants/toddlers with low calcium intake, indicating clear relevance of calcium to pediatric bone growth needs.
- Effect of 2 years of endurance and high-impact training on preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29040219
Calcium + vitamin D combined with highâimpact exercise improved femoral neck Tâscore vs controlâsupports bone density maintenance with exercise.
- Anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a calcium phosphate-hybridized tendon graft: a randomized controlled trial with 2Â years of follow-up
PubMed ID: 30594226
CaPâtreated tendon graft reduced femoral bone tunnel enlargement significantlyâstrong surgical evidence for calciumâbased material aiding bone healing.
- Comparing membranes and bone substitutes in a one-stage procedure for horizontal bone augmentation. Three-year post-loading results of a double-blind randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30515484
Direct comparison of bone graft materials including a calcium phosphate (β-TCP) for implant sites â directly relevant to bone healing.
- Growth, stool consistency and bone mineral content in healthy term infants fed sn-2-palmitate-enriched starter infant formula: A randomized, double-blind, multicentre clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29903473
Infant formula enriched in sn-2 palmitate increased bone mineral content at 4 monthsâdirect, fairly strong evidence for supporting bone growth in infants.
- Posterior atrophic jaws rehabilitated with prostheses supported by 5 Ă 5 mm implants with a nanostructured calcium-incorporated titanium surface or by longer implants in augmented bone. 3-year results from a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29557400
3-year RCT: implants with calcium-incorporated surface showed slightly less marginal bone loss vs grafted implants, directly relevant to bone maintenance around implants.
- Pregnancy supplementation of Gambian mothers with calcium carbonate alters mid-childhood IGF1 in a sex-specific manner
PubMed ID: 30465917
Maternal calcium supplementation RCT produced sexâspecific increases in midâchildhood IGFâ1 and higher BMI in boysâdirect developmental impact relevant to child growth.
- The first biosimilar approved for the treatment of osteoporosis: results of a comparative pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic study
PubMed ID: 30357438
Teriparatide bioequivalence and matched serum calcium PDâdirectly relevant to bone anabolic calcium biology.
- Comparison Of Two Intracanal Medicaments In Resolution Of Apical Radiolucency
PubMed ID: 30465358
Calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament resulted in high radiographic healing of periapical lesionsâevidence of local bone healing facilitation.
- Pulsed electromagnetic fields modulate bone metabolism via RANKL/OPG and Wnt/β-catenin pathways in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis: A pilot study
PubMed ID: 30010081
PEMF decreased resorption (CTX) and increased formation markers (BSAP) in postmenopausal womenâfavors maintaining or improving bone density.
- A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study Comparing Silicated Calcium Phosphate versus BMP-2 Synthetic Bone Graft in Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Spinal Disorders
PubMed ID: 29652784
Silicated Caâphosphate graft used in lumbar fusion produced comparable fusion rates and clinical improvements â strong direct relevance to bone healing.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation and bone health in Marine recruits: Effect of season
PubMed ID: 30902791
Ca+D prevented declines in vitamin D status and reduced bone turnover with modest increases in vBMD/BMC at tibiaâdirect evidence for maintaining bone density in young recruits under stress.
- A dietary pattern rich in calcium, potassium, and protein is associated with tibia bone mineral content and strength in young adults entering initial military training
PubMed ID: 30615068
Observational: calciumârich dietary pattern associated with higher tibial BMC and strength in young recruits (pQCT measures).
- Physical activity modifies the effect of calcium supplements on bone loss in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: subgroup analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30734085
Randomized trial: 500 mg/day calcium modestly preserved spine and femoral neck BMD in lessâactive women over 2 years.
- Effects of Denosumab and Alendronate on Bone Health and Vascular Function in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30690785
In dialysis patients, use of calcium/calcitriol adjunct prevented hypocalcemia during antiresorptive therapy and BMD improved.
- Passive Range-of-Motion Exercise and Bone Mineralization in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30731480
Preterm infant ROM exercise increased BMD and growth â directly about bone accrual in infants (nonâcalcium intervention but pediatric bone growth relevant).
- Effects of calcium supplementation on circulating osteocalcin and glycated haemoglobin in older women
PubMed ID: 31342138
1.2 g/day calcium for a year reduced total and undercarboxylated osteocalcin (boneâturnover markers), consistent with preserved bone density.
- Role of Calcium and Low-Fat Dairy Foods in Weight-Loss Outcomes Revisited: Results from the Randomized Trial of Effects on Bone and Body Composition in Overweight/Obese Postmenopausal Women
PubMed ID: 31126121
Calcium+vitamin D or dairy preserved BMD in early postmenopausal women during weight loss.
- Effect of prenatal calcium supplementation on bone during pregnancy and 1 y postpartum
PubMed ID: 30649176
Randomized maternal calcium (1000 mg/day) improved maternal BMD recovery at 12 months postpartum (direct boneâstrength outcome).
- Effects of milk powder intervention on bone mineral density and indicators related to bone metabolism in Chinese adolescents
PubMed ID: 31375874
In adolescents, calcium+vitamin D lowered PTH and increased IGFâ1 (biomarkers supportive of growth and bone accrual), though BMD gains did not differ over 1.5 years.
- Consumption of Greek yogurt during 12 weeks of high-impact loading exercise increases bone formation in young, adult males - a secondary analysis from a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 31652407
Greek yogurt (a calciumârich food) increased bone formation markers during a training programâsupports skeletal remodeling and health.
- The Effect of Dried Beancurd on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Chinese Women: A 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31489467
Longâterm dried beancurd increased lumbar spine BMD and decreased bone resorption marker in postmenopausal women (contains calcium).
- The effect of soy isoflavone combined with calcium on bone mineral density in perimenopausal Chinese women: a 6-month randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 31583921
Soy isoflavone + calcium improved BMD and biochemical markers vs control in perimenopausal women.
- Effects of teriparatide in Chinese and Caucasian women with osteoporosis: bridging study on efficacy
PubMed ID: 31213783
Matched analysis and pooled data for teriparatide showed fracture reductions; relevant to fracture risk though not a calcium supplement.
- Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor BB in Combination With a Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP)-Collagen Matrix as an Alternative to Autograft
PubMed ID: 31170812
β-TCP (a calcium phosphate graft substitute) with growth factor matched autograft for ankle/hindfoot fusion â strong direct evidence for Ca-based materials aiding bone healing.
- Eldecalcitol increases bone mineral density in Chinese osteoporotic patients without vitamin D or calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 31087185
Eldecalcitol significantly increased lumbar and hip BMD in osteoporotic patients â strong evidence relevant to maintaining bone density (though not pure Ca supplement).
- Diet quality and nutrient density in subjects with metabolic syndrome: Influence of socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors. A cross-sectional assessment in the PREDIMED-Plus study
PubMed ID: 31101439
Large cross-sectional evidence of inadequate calcium intake across many adults â central to population skeletal wellbeing.
- Impact of three different daily doses of vitamin D3 supplementation in healthy schoolchildren and adolescents from North India: a single-blind prospective randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30843501
Vitamin D dosing in Indian schoolchildren raised 25(OH)D and reduced secondary hyperparathyroidism in a low-calcium context â directly relevant to supporting bone health and growth in children.
- The effect of bisphosphosphonates on bone turnover and bone balance in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: The T-score bone marker approach in the TRIO study
PubMed ID: 31740343
Bisphosphonate trial (with Ca/VitD given) showed early positive bone balance and later BMD increases â calcium used as standard adjunct, supporting bone density maintenance.
- Home Fortification of Rice With Lime: A Novel Potential Way to Reduce Calcium Deficiency in Bangladesh
PubMed ID: 31272212
Demonstrates a practical, dose-dependent method to substantially increase dietary calcium content of rice â directly relevant to improving skeletal wellbeing at scale.
- Effects of zoledronic acid on bone mineral density around prostheses and bone metabolism markers after primary total hip arthroplasty in females with postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 31115592
Single IV zoledronic acid reduced periprosthetic BMD loss after arthroplasty while calcium+calcitriol were provided â supports bone-healing milieu where calcium is an adjunct.
- Effects of Zoledronate on Cancer, Cardiac Events, and Mortality in Osteopenic Older Women
PubMed ID: 31603996
Zoledronate study (with calcium/vitamin D) produced clear BMD preservationâcalcium was standard background therapy supporting density maintenance.
- Zoledronic acid combined with percutaneous kyphoplasty in the treatment of osteoporotic compression fracture in a single T12 or L1 vertebral body in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 30976888
Study of zoledronic acid where all patients received calcium showed improved BMD and fewer recompression fractures; calcium likely part of maintenance regimen.
- Study on Zoledronic Acid Reducing Acute Bone Loss and Fracture Rates in Elderly Postoperative Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures
PubMed ID: 31058448
Zoledronate with calcium/vitamin D in elderly fracture patients reduced refracture ratesâcalcium contributed as baseline therapy.
- Daily oligofructose-enriched inulin intake impacts bone turnover markers but not the cytokine profile in pediatric patients with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet: Results of a randomised, placebo-controlled pilot study
PubMed ID: 30840918
Pediatric celiac study showed increases in bone formation markers; suggests impact on bone growth/turnover though calcium not the intervention.
- Effects of sucroferric oxyhydroxide and sevelamer carbonate on chronic kidney disease-mineral bone disorder parameters in dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 29846719
Switching away from calcium-containing phosphate binders affected FGFâ23 and bone-turnover markers â significant for mineral/bone health in dialysis patients.
- Impact of FODMAP Content Restrictions on the Quality of Diet for Patients with Celiac Disease on a Gluten-Free Diet
PubMed ID: 31540014
Direct assessment showing common calcium (and vitamin D) inadequacy in celiac patients â important for skeletal health.
- The effectiveness of cinacalcet: a randomized, open label study in chronic hemodialysis patients with severe secondary hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 31014177
Cinacalcet markedly altered PTH and calcium â significantly affects bone-mineral homeostasis though it is not calcium supplementation.
- Assessment of bone healing after mineral trioxide aggregate and platelet-rich fibrin application in periapical lesions using cone-beam computed tomographic imaging
PubMed ID: 31321573
Same study: periapical lesion volume decreased significantly with MTA â supports bone healing (duplicate entry kept for emphasis).
- Abaloparatide in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment: results from the ACTIVE phase 3 trial
PubMed ID: 31418585
Abaloparatide data directly measure BMD and show preserved efficacy across renal function â strong bone-density relevance.
- Cow's Milk Allergic Infants on Elemental Formula Maintain Adequate Mineral Status Despite Using Acid-suppressive Drugs
PubMed ID: 31425366
Infant formula (containing calcium) maintained normal serum calcium/phosphorus over 16 weeks â supports mineral status important for infant bone growth.
- Safety and Efficacy of a New Synthetic Material Based on Monetite, Silica Gel, PS-Wallastonite, and a Hydroxyapatite Calcium Deficient: A Randomized Comparative Clinic Trial
PubMed ID: 31972958
Calciumâcontaining synthetic bone substitute performed comparably to bovine graft and promoted new bone formation in sockets â direct aid to bone healing.
- A Combined Nutrition and Exercise Intervention Influences Serum Vitamin B-12 and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and Bone Turnover of Healthy Chinese Middle-Aged and Older Adults
PubMed ID: 32588047
Calciumâfortified milk reduced bone turnover markers and increased vitamin D â a strong signal for supporting bone density maintenance.
- Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation with and without collagen peptides on bone turnover in postmenopausal women with osteopenia
PubMed ID: 32131366
Adding collagen peptides to calcium+vitD reduced bone turnover markers in osteopenic postmenopausal women, implying beneficial bone effects.
- Beat osteoporosis - nourish and exercise skeletons (BONES): a group randomized controlled trial in children
PubMed ID: 32093625
After-school program enhanced bone-loading activity produced small improvements in calcaneal bone stiffness in children; calcium intake did not change but outcome is bone growthârelevant.
- Effect of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Traditional Brazilian Diet on the Bone Health Parameters of Severely Obese Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32032997
Dietary intervention improved spine/hip BMD and lowered PTH (serum calcium/ PTH changes relevant to bone density maintenance).
- Fall Prevention and Anti-Osteoporosis in Osteopenia Patients of 80âYears of Age and Older: A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 32495521
In very elderly osteopenic patients, regimen including calcium+active vitamin D with added alendronate increased BMD vs calcium+vitD alone; calcium was background but bone density outcome improved.
- Integrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women's Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement Adherence
PubMed ID: 33008855
Antenatal calcium implementation data indicate achievable maternal intakes that contribute to maternal and fetal skeletal health (practical evidence).
- Autologous Iliac Bone Graft Compared with Biphasic Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Sulfate Cement for the Treatment of Bone Defects in Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study
PubMed ID: 31809394
Randomized comparison showed calciumâcontaining synthetic bone graft matched autograft for tibial plateau defect healing and functionâstrong, direct evidence for calcium in bone healing.
- Autologous Bone Graft Versus Silicate-Substituted Calcium Phosphate in the Treatment of Tunnel Defects in 2-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study With a Minimum Follow-up of 2 Years
PubMed ID: 31864574
Calcium phosphate bone substitute produced equivalent radiographic and functional outcomes vs autograft in ACL tunnel defectsâstrong support for calciumâbased materials in bone healing.
- A Dairy Product to Reconstitute Enriched with Bioactive Nutrients Stops Bone Loss in High-Risk Menopausal Women without Pharmacological Treatment
PubMed ID: 32722015
Fortified dairy with substantial calcium (plus vitamin D/K) increased bone mass and improved bone turnover markers in menopausal women â direct support for bone strength.
- Postendodontic Pain after Pulpotomy or Root Canal Treatment in Mature Teeth with Carious Pulp Exposure: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32676136
Calciumâsilicate pulpotomy outcomes comparable to RCT indicate calciumâbased materials help resolve pulpal pathology and facilitate repair.
- Antibacterial effectiveness of calcium hydroxide alone or in combination with Ibuprofen and Ciprofloxacin in teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 32034789
Use of Ca(OH)2 intracanal medicament improved bacterial elimination that supports endodontic healing â calcium compound facilitating tissue repair.
- A randomised controlled clinical trial comparing pure Portland cement and formocresol pulpotomies followed from 2 to 4 years
PubMed ID: 33175326
Portland cement pulpotomy success in primary molars supports calciumâcontaining materials in dental tissue healing.
- One-year safety and efficacy of intravenous etelcalcetide in patients on hemodialysis with secondary hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 30859218
Longâterm PTH suppression with etelcalcetide affects bone remodeling and density in dialysis patients (indirectly relevant).
- Sinus Floor Elevation with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate or Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral: Clinical and Histomorphometric Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32991652
Histomorphometry showed substantial new bone after sinusâlift using calciumâphosphate graftâstrong evidence for aiding local bone healing.
- Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on bone mineral density among Thai youth using daily HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 33040465
Randomized supplement (calcium + lowâdose vitamin D) increased lumbar spine BMD over 6 monthsâdirect evidence for boneâstrengthening effect.
- Randomized clinical trial comparing PEG-based synthetic to porcine-derived collagen membrane in the preservation of alveolar bone following tooth extraction in anterior maxilla
PubMed ID: 32799365
Use of biphasic calcium phosphate with membrane preserved alveolar boneâsupports postâextraction bone healing and socket preservation.
- Efficacy of a Standalone Microporous Ceramic Versus Autograft in Instrumented Posterolateral Spinal Fusion: A Multicenter, Randomized, Intrapatient Controlled, Noninferiority Trial
PubMed ID: 32080013
Microporous biphasic calciumâphosphate putty produced noninferior posterolateral spinal fusion vs autograftâstrong direct evidence for a calcium-containing bone graft material aiding fusion/healing.
- Percutaneous reduction, cannulated screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting assisted by 3D printing technology in the treatment of calcaneal fractures
PubMed ID: 32798112
Calcium sulfate cement grafting as part of calcaneal fracture repair improved operative metrics and radiologic/functional outcomesâdirectly relevant to bone healing.
- Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy to Improve Dietary Habits for Promoting Bone Health in People Living with Chronic HIV
PubMed ID: 33027800
Medical nutrition therapy directly increased dietary calcium and vitamin D intake to support bone health; strong direct relevance.
- Intraoperative 99mTc-MIBI-Guided Parathyroidectomy Improves Curative Effect of Parathyroidectomy, Bone Metabolism, and Bone Mineral Density
PubMed ID: 33047971
Surgery for secondary hyperparathyroidism produced significant lumbar/femoral BMD improvements tied to calcium/PTH homeostasis.
- Delta-like 1 (DLK1) is a possible mediator of vitamin D effects on bone and energy metabolism
PubMed ID: 32622071
Vitamin D + calcium coâtherapy in older adults produced BMD increases in parent trial and DLK1 changes correlated with femoral neck BMD.
- Clinical Research of the Application of Bone Turnover Markers in Monitoring the Short-Term Therapeutic Efficacy of Vitamin D in Postmenopausal Osteoporotic women in Harbin, China
PubMed ID: 32346686
Calcium (carbonate) administered with vitamin D in zoledronate recipients augmented bone turnover marker suppression and BMD gainsâdirect evidence for maintaining/increasing bone density.
- The Nutritional Impact of Milk Beverages in Reducing Nutrient Inadequacy among Children Aged One to Five Years in the Philippines: A Dietary Modelling Study
PubMed ID: 33138121
Dietary modelling showed that adding a milk serving (high in calcium) substantially reduces calcium inadequacy in Filipino childrenâdirectly relevant to bone growth/nutrition.
- Online hemodiafilteration use in children: a single center experience with a twist
PubMed ID: 32723294
Marked longâterm reductions in PTH and phosphorus with HDF indicate improved mineral homeostasis relevant to overall skeletal health in dialysis patients.
- Conical Biosilicate Implant for Volume Augmentation in Anophthalmic Sockets
PubMed ID: 32796301
Biosilicate orbital implant used for socket reconstruction with low complication rates â direct application of mineral/bioactive material to aid hardâtissue healing.
- Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34670754
Cluster RCT increasing dietary calcium/protein significantly reduced all fractures (HR 0.67) and hip fractures (HR 0.54)âstrong direct evidence.
- Regenerative Therapy Modality for Treatment of True Combined Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34201328
MTA plus bone graft achieved best radiographic defect fill in combined endoâperiodontal lesionsâsupports bone healing with calcium-containing materials.
- Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation With and Without Collagen Peptides on Volumetric and Areal Bone Mineral Density, Bone Geometry and Bone Turnover in Postmenopausal Women With Osteopenia
PubMed ID: 34980546
Both trial arms received calcium+vitD; adding collagen peptides yielded improved tibial/spine BMD vs Ca+D aloneâcalcium was part of regimen.
- Reduction in Bone Loss from 5 to 20 Weeks Postpartum in Adolescents Supplemented with Calcium Plus Vitamin D during Pregnancy Is Not Sustained at 1 Year Postpartum: Follow-up Study of a Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33561253
Calcium+vitD in pregnant adolescents reduced early postpartum femoral neck bone loss (shortâterm benefit).
- Randomised Controlled Trial of Nutritional Supplement on Bone Turnover Markers in Indian Premenopausal Women
PubMed ID: 33530298
Fortified protein/micronutrient drink (including calcium) decreased bone resorption markers and improved markers of bone formation.
- Impact of Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation on Bone Mineral Density and Bone Metabolism Among Thai Adolescents With Perinatally Acquired Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34125899
Trial in adolescents (perinatally acquired HIV) showed higher-dose vitamin D + calcium produced greater spine BMD z-score gainsâdirect evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Once daily calcium (1000Â mg) and vitamin D (1000Â IU) supplementation during military training prevents increases in biochemical markers of bone resorption but does not affect tibial microarchitecture in Army recruits
PubMed ID: 34861430
Daily Ca+D prevented exercise-induced increases in bone resorption markers in recruits (biochemical protection of bone), supportive of bone strength maintenance.
- Increasing dietary calcium intake of children and their parents: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33722312
Parental intervention led to sustained increases in children's dietary calcium intake over 1 yearâdirectly relevant to supporting bone growth in kids.
- Evaluation of partial pulpotomy treatment in cariously exposed immature permanent molars: Randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34657018
Calcium-containing materials used in pulpotomy promoted root development and high clinical successârelevant to localized dental/bony healing.
- Partial Replacement of Animal Proteins with Plant Proteins for 12 Weeks Accelerates Bone Turnover Among Healthy Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32939557
Dietary shift to plant-based protein increased bone turnover markers likely due to lower calcium intakeâimportant to overall skeletal health considerations.
- Denosumab biosimilar in postmenopausal osteoporotic women: A randomized, assessor-blind, active-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 33975993
Marked lumbar spine BMD gains in denosumab trial (with calcium given to all)âsupports maintenance/improvement of bone density.
- Potassium citrate vs. hydrochlorothiazide to reduce urinary calcium excretion in calcium oxalate stone patients with hypercalciuria: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 33904027
Potassium citrate lowered urinary calcium and raised citrate in hypercalciuric stone formersâclinically relevant to calcium stone prevention and skeletal/kidney health.
- Osteotome-mediated sinus floor elevation using an in situ hardening biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft substitute compared to xenograft: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34269239
In-situ hardening biphasic calcium phosphate graft (calciumâcontaining) produced equivalent sinus height gain and implant stability to xenograftâdirect evidence for calcium-based grafts aiding bone augmentation/healing.
- The use of bone turnover markers for monitoring the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal females undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 33731168
Postâknee replacement monitoring-guided osteoporosis therapy included calcium and produced large BMD gainsâcalcium was part of effective regimen (supportive role).
- Comprehensive Interventions Including Vitamin D Effectively Reduce the Risk of Falls in Elderly Osteoporotic Patients
PubMed ID: 33951328
Elderly osteoporotic RCT where calcium (800 mg/day) was provided to all participants; active vitamin D + calcium groups showed clear lumbar BMD improvementsâstrong evidence calcium is part of bone-densityâsupportive regimens.
- Incidence of Hip and Subtrochanteric/Femoral Shaft Fractures in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis in the Phase 3 Long-Term Odanacatib Fracture Trial
PubMed ID: 33724542
Large odanacatib osteoporosis trial (all on 1200 mg/day calcium) showed reductions in hip/femur fractures â background calcium part of regimen, supporting fracture prevention context (indirect attribution).
- Effect of neridronate in osteopenic patients after heart, liver or lung transplant: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 34154321
Transplant recipients received calcium (500 mg/day) plus vitamin D; neridronate improved spine BMD while calcium formed baseline therapyârelevant context for maintaining BMD.
- Efficacy of Daily Supplementation of Milk Fortified With Vitamin D2 for Three Months in Healthy School Children: A Randomized Placebo Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34302325
Vitamin Dâfortified milk in schoolchildren reduced secondary hyperparathyroidism (a driver of bone turnover) â directly relevant to calcium/VitD axis and bone health.
- Clinical observations of vancomycin-loaded calcium phosphate cement in the 1-stage treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 34237973
Oneâstage implantation of vancomycinâloaded calcium phosphate cement produced high cure rates and promoted bone healing in chronic osteomyelitis â direct boneâhealing benefit from a calcium phosphate material.
- Early changes in bone turnover and bone mineral density after discontinuation of long-term oral bisphosphonates: a post hoc analysis
PubMed ID: 33606045
Alendronate discontinuation caused measurable declines in BMD within 12 monthsâdirectly relevant to maintenance strategies (including Ca/VitâD) to preserve BMD.
- [Clinical study of calcium phosphate cement loaded with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 combined with calcium phosphate cement loaded with antibiotic for chronic osteomyelitis with bone defect]
PubMed ID: 33998210
CPC loaded with rhBMPâ2 plus antibiotic shortened time to externalâfixator removal and to full weightâbearing vs CPC aloneâstrong implant evidence for improved bone healing.
- Stentoplasty with Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Fillers for the Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fracture: Evaluation After 3 Years
PubMed ID: 34040361
Resorbable calciumâsalt fillers in vertebral stentoplasty produced pain relief and promoted osteogenesis over 3 yearsâdirect clinical boneâhealing outcomes.
- Investigating the Efficiency of Vitamin D Administration with Buccal Spray in the Treatment of Vitamin D Deficiency in Children and Adolescents
PubMed ID: 34109778
Single highâdose vitamin D (stoss) produced the largest 25(OH)D rise and decreased PTH in childrenâimportant for growthârelated calcium homeostasis.
- PaTH Forward: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of TransCon PTH in Adult Hypoparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 34347093
TransCon PTH restores physiologic PTH effects and stabilizes calcium, supporting overall skeletal health in hypoparathyroidism.
- Efficacy and Safety of Parathyroid Hormone Replacement With TransCon PTH in Hypoparathyroidism: 26-Week Results From the Phase 3 PaTHway Trial
PubMed ID: 36271471
Phaseâ3 TransCon PTH produced durable normalization of calcium and urine calcium and reduced conventional therapyâsupports bone density maintenance in affected patients.
- Efficacy and Safety of Romosozumab Among Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis and Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 35466448
Romosozumab markedly increases BMD across CKD stagesâdirect, highârelevance to maintaining bone density.
- Effect of physical therapy on bone remodelling in preterm infants: a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35739544
Reflex locomotion physiotherapy in preterm infants increased osteocalcin (boneâformation marker) and heightâsupports interventions that increase bone formation (indirect to calcium).
- Term infant formula supplemented with milk-derived oligosaccharides shifts the gut microbiota closer to that of human milk-fed infants and improves intestinal immune defense: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34617558
Infant formula with milkâderived oligosaccharides reduced fecal calcium loss and shifted microbiotaâdirectly implies better calcium availability for infant bone growth.
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of vitamin D supplementation with or without calcium in community-dwelling vitamin D deficient subjects
PubMed ID: 35505326
Vitamin D Âą calcium trial showed PTH lowering and higher urinary Ca/Cr with combined therapy in adherent participantsâbiochemical support for calcium's role in bone metabolism.
- Acute C-Terminal Crosslinking Telopeptide of Type I Collagen (CTX-1) Suppression with Milk Calcium or Calcium Carbonate Is Independent of Visceral Fat in a Randomized Crossover Study in Lean and Overweight Postmenopausal Women
PubMed ID: 34751787
Randomized crossover: single 1,000 mg calcium (milk or CaCO3) acutely suppressed CTXâ1 (bone resorption) ~44%âdirect evidence that calcium intake reduces bone turnover.
- Randomized controlled clinical trial comparing guided bone regeneration of peri-implant defects with soft-type block versus particulate bone substitutes: Six-month results of hard-tissue changes
PubMed ID: 35191065
Guided bone regeneration RCT using calciumâphosphate biomaterials demonstrated effective hardâtissue dimensions at 6 monthsâdirect evidence for calciumâcontaining materials aiding bone repair.
- Soft-tissue dimensional change following guided bone regeneration on peri-implant defects using soft-type block or particulate bone substitutes: 1-year outcomes of a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36330670
Softâblock calciumâphosphate grafts increased ridge contour in early healingâdirectly relevant to bone healing around implant sites.
- Evaluation of Increasing Dairy Intake on Bone Density in Postpubertal Youth: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Motivational Interviewing
PubMed ID: 35015862
Randomized increase in dairy (major calcium source) produced clinically meaningful hip BMD gains in adolescent girlsâdirect evidence for stronger bones.
- Individualized high dairy protein + walking program supports bone health in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35759368
Highâdairy pregnancy intervention maintained bone formation and limited resorption â supports maternal skeletal wellbeing.
- Novel hardening bone putty enhances sternal closure and accelerates postoperative recovery
PubMed ID: 36272766
Moldable calcium phosphate putty used in sternal closure improved pain, function and respiratory recoveryâstrong evidence for aiding bone healing.
- Comparative Evaluation of Bone Dimensional Changes in Extraction Sockets Preserved With Calcium Phosphosilicate Bone Substitutes With and Without Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35353097
Calcium phosphosilicate bone substitute preserved socket dimensions and yielded implantable-quality bone at 6 monthsâdirect support for bone healing/regeneration.
- The Effect of Education Intervention on Osteoporotic Fracture and Bone Mineral Density in Elderly Women With Osteoporosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 34936992
Five-year personalized program reduced fragility fractures in elderly womenâdirect evidence of lower fracture risk (multifactorial intervention).
- A Histologic and Histomorphometric Evaluation of an Allograft, Xenograft, and Alloplast Graft for Alveolar Ridge Preservation in Humans: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35446950
Trial comparing graft materials found calciumâbased alloplasts produced vital new bone for implant sitesâdirect evidence for Caâbased grafts aiding local bone healing.
- Decrease in acute periprosthetic joint infections incidence with vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate beads in patients with non-modifiable risk factors. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35973626
Vancomycinâimpregnated calcium sulfate beads dramatically reduced early periprosthetic joint infection and shortened hospital stayâimproves conditions for bone/implant healing.
- Daily Intake of a Functional Synbiotic Yogurt Increases Calcium Absorption in Young Adult Women
PubMed ID: 35411924
Improved Ca absorption from synbiotic yogurt increases available mineral for broad skeletal health (mechanistic evidence).
- Effects of Bisphosphonate on Osteocyte Proliferation and Bone Formation in Patients with Diabetic Osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 35844452
Calcium-alone therapy raised BMD in diabetic osteoporosis â clear relevance to skeletal wellbeing.
- Direct Pulp Capping of Primary Molars with Calcium Hydroxide or MTA Following Hemorrhage Control with Different Medicaments: Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35799339
Calcium hydroxide pulp-capping showed high dental success â local calcium material benefit to tooth structure.
- Comparison of pulpal vitalization and root canal therapy in symptomatic immature permanent molars
PubMed ID: 35869721
Large RCT: calcium-enriched pulp therapy materials reduced periapical lesions â strong local benefit to dental/skeletal tissues.
- The efficacy of fluoride varnish vs a filled resin sealant for preventing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment
PubMed ID: 34679162
Topical calcium-phosphate varnish offered modest protection against enamel lesions â supports dental skeletal tissue health.
- Effect of a Short Messaging Service (SMS) intervention delivered to caregivers on energy, nutrients, and food groups intake in infant participants of the WIC program
PubMed ID: 36249246
Weekly SMS increased infants' dietary calcium intake at 4â6 months â directly relevant to bone growth in early life.
- The Effect of a Single High Dose of Vitamin D on Serum Levels of Its Metabolites in the Elderly
PubMed ID: 36336861
Elderly vitamin D dosing changed metabolites without hypercalcemia and is directly relevant to calcium/vitamin D regulation that maintains bone density.
- Vitamin D3 Repletion Improves Vascular Function, as Measured by Cardiorenal Biomarkers in a High-Risk African American Cohort
PubMed ID: 36014837
Vitamin D3 repletion reduced PTH (favorable for bone conservation) â supports boneâdensity maintenance indirectly.
- Sustained Efficacy and Safety of Burosumab, a Monoclonal Antibody to FGF23, in Children With X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
PubMed ID: 34636899
Longâterm burosumab in XLH children produced substantial improvements in rickets and growth â directly relevant to pediatric bone growth (phosphate pathway rather than calcium supplementation).
- Aragonite-Based Scaffold Versus Microfracture and Debridement for the Treatment of Knee Chondral and Osteochondral Lesions: Results of a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36779614
Aragonite (calciumâbased) osteochondral implant improved knee pain/function and reduced failure vs microfracture/debridement over two years â direct clinical evidence for a calcium scaffold aiding osteochondral repair/healing.
- Effect of soluble corn fibre and calcium supplementation on bone mineral content and bone mineral density in preadolescent Malaysian children-a double-blind randomised controlled trial (PREBONE-Kids Study)
PubMed ID: 36808216
Randomized calcium (600 mg) in preadolescents increased bone mineral content/density at 6 months â direct evidence supporting bone growth in children.
- Formula Milk Supplementation and Bone Acquisition in 4-6 Years Chinese Children: A 12-Month Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 37111231
ClusterâRCT in 4â6âyearâolds: fortified milk (~720 mg Ca/day) significantly increased forearm BMD/BMC â direct child bone growth evidence.
- Effect of laser acupuncture on pain and density of bone in osteoporotic postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36944142
Osteoporotic women on Ca+vitD (background) had greater BMD gain with adjunct therapy â supports bone benefit of Ca+vitD regimen.
- Reducing hip and non-vertebral fractures in institutionalised older adults by restoring inadequate intakes of protein and calcium is cost-saving
PubMed ID: 37389558
Direct RCT evidence that boosting dietary calcium/protein reduced hip and nonvertebral fractures in agedâcare residents.
- The effects of adequate dietary calcium intake in patients with hypoparathyroidism non-adherent to treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37909613
Dietary calcium correction in hypoparathyroid disease corrected serum Ca in most pts â key to skeletal health.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin and bone graft material (β-tricalcium phosphate + hydroxyapatite) in the treatment of intrabony defects of periodontitis patients: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36825719
βâTCP+HA bone graft with PRF produced greater clinical attachment gains and radiographic defect fill â strong direct evidence for calciumâbased grafts aiding bone healing.
- The effect of food supplements on completely edentulous women rehabilitated with complete dentures: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37861611
Multiânutrient supplement including calcium produced withinâgroup BMD improvements in edentulous women.
- Stability of guided bone regeneration with two ratios of biphasic calcium phosphate at implant sites in the esthetic zone: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37314107
RCT of biphasic calcium phosphate graft (HA/βâTCP) showed superior maintenance of augmented bone thickness â strong direct evidence for calciumâbased materials preserving bone.
- A Histologic, Histomorphometric, and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Anorganic Bovine Bone and Injectable Biphasic Calcium Phosphate in Humans: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 36982613
Injectable biphasic calcium phosphate produced comparable new bone formation to bovine xenograft after ridge augmentationâdirect material evidence for bone healing.
- Phase I, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Dose-Escalation Study of GB223, a Fully-Humanized Monoclonal Antibody to RANKL, in Healthy Chinese Adults
PubMed ID: 37278972
AntiâRANKL (GB223) strongly suppressed bone resorption markers and affected serum calcium/phosphate/PTHâmechanistically relevant to maintaining BMD.
- Radiographic and histological evaluation of bone formation induced by rhBMP-2-incorporated biomimetic calcium phosphate material in clinical alveolar sockets preservation
PubMed ID: 37843657
rhBMPâ2 incorporated calcium phosphate material accelerated degradation and increased new bone in socket preservationâstrong evidence for bone healing with Caâbased graft.
- Short-Term Effects of a Therapeutic Diet on Biochemical Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial
PubMed ID: 37120127
Dietary intervention rapidly lowered PTH/FGF23 and raised serum calcium in dialysis patients â changes that support boneâmineral balance and BMD maintenance.
- Effects of genistein aglycone in glucocorticoid induced osteoporosis: A randomized clinical trial in comparison with alendronate
PubMed ID: 37167726
Two active treatments were given with calcium + vitamin D3; both arms showed BMD increases â calcium was part of the boneâdensity regimen.
- Effect of Paricalcitol Combined with Cinacalcet on Calcium and Phosphorus Metabolism in Patients Receiving Maintenance Hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 37814913
Cinacalcet + paricalcitol altered phosphate and calcium in hemodialysis patients, affecting boneâmineral homeostasis relevant to BMD maintenance in this population.
- Effect of Oral Nutritional Supplementation on Adequacy of Nutrient Intake among Picky-Eating Children at Nutritional Risk in India: A Randomized Double Blind Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37299491
Randomized trial in picky young children: fortified oral supplements raised daily calcium to âĽEAR and improved nutrient adequacyâdirectly relevant to pediatric bone growth nutrition.
- Vitamin D-A Risk Factor for Bone Fractures in Children: A Population-Based Prospective Case-Control Randomized Cross-Sectional Study
PubMed ID: 36833994
Large pediatric study linking vitamin D deficiency to increased fracture risk and showing benefit of vitamin D+calcium supplementation on callus formationâstrong pediatric bone growth/healing relevance.
- Safety and Efficacy of Denosumab in Children With Osteogenesis Imperfecta-the First Prospective Comparative Study
PubMed ID: 38198649
Denosumab in children with OI raised aBMD and improved vertebral shape â supports bone accrual/growth in a pediatric bone disorder (pharmacologic intervention).
- Effect of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation (Dairy vs. Pharmacological) on Bone Health of Underprivileged Indian Children and Youth with Type-1 Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 38325238
Randomized calcium (milk or pill) + vitamin D intervention in children with T1DM produced substantial improvements in TBLH BMC, LS BMAD Zâscore and cortical thickness â direct evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Twelve-month resistance and impact exercise program or risedronate provides a relative benefit to hip bone structure in postmenopausal women: results from a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38368307
Exercise or bisphosphonate improved hip structural strength estimatesârelevant to overall skeletal health.
- Impact of dairy supplementation on bone acquisition in children's limbs: a 12-month cluster-randomized controlled trial and meta-analysis
PubMed ID: 39043915
Large RCT in preschool children: daily milk (dietary calcium source) produced clear, clinically meaningful forearm BMD/BMC increases over 12 months.
- Efficacy of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramic With a Needle-Shaped Surface Topography Versus Autograft in Instrumented Posterolateral Spinal Fusion
PubMed ID: 38881258
Biphasic calcium phosphate ceramic produced superior posterolateral spinal fusion rates vs autograft at 1 yearâstrong direct evidence for calciumâbased material aiding bone healing.
- Comparison of calcium citrate and calcium carbonate absorption in patients with a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass: a double-blind, randomized cross-over trial
PubMed ID: 39603923
Calcium citrate produced greater serum Ca exposure and PTH suppression versus carbonateâbeneficial for Ca balance and bone maintenance (mechanistic evidence).
- Daily versus fortnightly oral vitamin D(3) in treatment of symptomatic vitamin D deficiency in children aged 1-10 years: An open labelled randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39138889
Pediatric vitamin D repletion study coâadministered 500 mg/day Ca and showed improvements in 25(OH)D, serum calcium and PTH â directly relevant to supporting bone mineralization in children.
- Regenerative Treatment of Mature Teeth with Pulp Necrosis and Apical Periodontitis Using Biodentine Compared with MTA: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 39475095
Regenerative endodontics using calcium silicate cements led to periapical healing in most mature necrotic teeth â local bone/tooth healing associated with Ca materials.
- The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of ErhBMP-2/BioCaP/β-TCP as a Novel Bone Substitute Using the Tooth-Extraction-Socket-Healing Model: A Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39478364
BMPâ2âfunctionalized calciumâphosphate graft substantially accelerated early socket bone formation and reduced need for later augmentationâstrong direct evidence for Caâbased grafts aiding bone healing.
- Continuous versus intermittent bolus infusion of calcium in preterm infants receiving total parenteral nutrition: a randomized blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38216920
Direct neonatal randomized trial: continuous calcium infusion produced lower ALP and lower incidence of biochemical metabolic bone disease â strong evidence for preserving bone status.
- The Effect of Salmon Calcitonin Adjuvant Treatment for Lumbar Spine Fracture: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39477477
Postâvertebroplasty RCT: background calcium carbonate + vitamin D with added calcitonin produced better pain and boneâmetabolism marker improvements â supportive evidence for aided boneârecovery after vertebral fracture.
- Evaluation of Crestal Bone Loss after Placement of Bone Graft around the Oral Implant with/without Platelet-rich Plasma
PubMed ID: 39533934
Tricalciumâphosphate (a calcium phosphate) bone graft with PRP reduced early crestal bone loss around implants â direct evidence that calciumâphosphate grafting supports local bone healing.
- Dietary content and combined training, but not daily physical activity, are associated with 6-month bone mineral changes in adolescents with obesity: A Secondary analysis of the PAC-MAnO trial
PubMed ID: 38937331
Adolescent study linked combined exercise/diet to BMC/BMD gains and emphasized low dietary calcium intake limiting bone accrual â directly relevant to bone strength and calcium nutrition.
- "Comparison of activated Platelet Rich Fibrin and Platelet Rich Fibrin in osseous regeneration of freshly extracted socket- A double blinded randomized clinical study"
PubMed ID: 38834143
Platelet concentrate activated with calcium chloride produced better radiographic socket bone formation than standard PRF â strong local boneâhealing benefit from calcium activation.
- Observation of the Short-term Efficacy of Technetium-99 Conjugated with Methylene Diphosphonate Combined Therapy in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 38357942
Osteoporosis trial arms included calcium + active vitamin D as baseline therapy and reported improved BMD and pain relief â calcium contributed to overall skeletal wellbeing in context of multimodal therapy.
- No effects of high- v. low-protein breakfast on body composition and cardiometabolic health in young women with overweight: the NewStart randomised trial
PubMed ID: 39587799
Dairy-protein breakfast increased calcium intake by ~386 mg/day and produced a small but significant increase in bone mineral content (BMC).
- Concurrent effects of high-intensity interval training and vitamin D supplementation on bone metabolism among women diagnosed with osteoporosis: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40259289
Combined exercise + vitamin D with ensured calcium intake improved BMD and bone markersâsupports overall skeletal wellbeing (calcium part of regimen).
- Therapeutic efficacy of zoledronic acid combined with calcium and calcitriol in the treatment of senile osteoporosis in elderly patients
PubMed ID: 40042722
Background calcium+calcitriol therapy was part of an effective regimen that improved BMD and bone metabolism markers.
- Adrenalectomy Reduces the Risk of Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion
PubMed ID: 40214048
Surgical management lowered vertebral fracture incidence; calcium/vitamin D used as supportive therapy â clinically meaningful skeletal outcome.
- The effect of calcium supplementation on bone calcium balance and calcium and bone metabolism during load carriage in women: a randomized controlled crossover trial
PubMed ID: 39804018
Oral calcium (1000 mg) before strenuous exercise prevented drops in ionized Ca, suppressed PTH increase and reduced bone resorption marker βCTX â direct mechanistic evidence supporting preservation of bone mineral over repeated exposures.
- Effects of protein-rich multi-nutrient intervention on bone mineralization and development: insights from a randomized controlled trial in prepubertal children and a zebrafish experiment
PubMed ID: 39991811
Multinutrient protein drink with jump training reduced BMD loss in childrenânutritional intervention with positive bone outcomes (indirect to calcium supplementation).
- Decrease in Facial Bone Density with Aging and Maintenance Effect of Calcium Maltobionate Ingestion in Japanese Adult Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial
PubMed ID: 39861392
Calcium maltobionate randomized trial showed maintained/improved calcaneal YAM and facial bone density and reduced bone resorption markers in adults.
- Study on the effect of Western medicine caltrate D combined with traditional Chinese medicine eight section brocade practice therapy on preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 40089924
Caltrate D plus exercise produced greater increases in lumbar and femoral neck BMD than Caltrate D alone in postmenopausal women.
- Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with recombinant human parathyroid hormone and electromagnetic field
PubMed ID: 39985668
Significant BMD gains in an osteoporosis RCT where all subjects received calcium supplementation â directly relevant to maintaining bone density (though calcium's isolated effect not proven here).
- Impact of Omega-3 and Vitamin D Supplementation on Bone Turnover Markers in Children with Leukemia: Follow-Up During and After Supplementation
PubMed ID: 40806109
Children given vitamin D + calcium (with omegaâ3) had increased 25OHD, decreased PTH and lower bone resorption marker â supports bone accrual in children (small study, combined agents).
- Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Socket Preservation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical and Sequential Human Histological Trial (BMP-2 TRIAL)
PubMed ID: 40388262
rhBMPâ2 on biphasic calcium phosphate dramatically accelerated graft replacement by new bone versus carrier alone â direct, large effect on bone healing/regeneration.
- Effects of feeding infant formula rich in sn-2 palmitate for 6 months on fecal saponified fatty acids, calcium and stool characteristics: a cluster-randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41462207
Infant formula with high snâ2 palmitate significantly reduced fecal calcium excretion â directly indicates improved calcium absorption important for infant bone growth.
- Daily Vitamin D3 Versus Stoss Vitamin D3 for Correction of 25OHD Deficiency in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease, a Randomised Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40021606
Both vitamin D dosing regimens safely corrected deficiency in children with IBD, supporting calcium metabolism needed for pediatric bone growth.
- Effect of tricalcium silicate-based intracanal dressing on bone resorption and inflammatory mediators in periapical lesions: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40155539
Intracanal calciumâbased dressings reduced inflammatory and boneâresorption mediators in periapical lesions â supports local bone healing processes.
- The effects of β-TCP and/or xenogeneic bone substitute on alveolar ridge preservation: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40116954
βâTCP coated bovine graft preserved alveolar ridge width/height after extraction â direct bone healing/replacement evidence.
- A young child formula with Limosilactobacillus reuteri and GOS modulates gut microbiome and enhances bone and muscle development: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 41387706
Toddler formula including Ca improved tibia boneâquality index and handgrip over 6 months â direct pediatric bone growth support (multiâcomponent formula).
- Eldecalcitol Add-on to Risedronate Reduces Bone Loss From Aromatase Inhibitors in Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Patients
PubMed ID: 39812183
Eldecalcitol + risedronate produced significant increases in spine and hip BMD over 24 months.
- Female patients report comparable results to males after the implantation of an aragonite-based scaffold for the treatment of knee chondral and osteochondral defects: a gender-based analysis of a RCT at 4Â years' follow-up
PubMed ID: 40080289
Aragonite (CaCO3) scaffold improved osteochondral lesion repair and MRI defect fill â strong local bone/cartilage repair evidence.
- Evaluation of the fracture prevention effects of teriparatide and alendronate in patients with frailty: a sub-analysis of the Japanese osteoporosis intervention trial-05
PubMed ID: 40425867
Teriparatideâalendronate sequence halved morphometric vertebral fracture incidence in frail older women â direct fracture risk reduction evidence.
- Efficacy of a Personalized mHealth App in Improving Micronutrient Supplement Use Among Pregnant Women in Karachi, Pakistan: Parallel-Group Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 40203301
Behavioral intervention increased calcium supplement use and prevented serum calcium deterioration in subset.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of premixed bioceramic putty as an apical plug in nonvital immature anterior permanent teeth
PubMed ID: 40691703
Bioceramic apical plug produced faster radiographic healing and greater bone radiodensity than MTA.
- Extended-Release Calcifediol Normalized 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D and Prevented Progression of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Hemodialysis Patients in a Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 40466630
Extendedârelease calcifediol normalized vitamin D and stabilized PTHâkey regulators of bone density.
- [Therapeutic effect of concentrated growth factors combined with self-curing calcium phosphate cement on periodontal intrabony defects: Clinical and radiographic evaluation]
PubMed ID: 39856505
Use of calcium phosphate cement with growth factors in periodontal defects produced superior clinical attachment and radiographic hard-tissue fill at 1 yearâdirect evidence of Ca-based material aiding bone repair.
- Effects of ipriďŹavone on postmenopausal syndrome and osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 19672742
Human RCT in postmenopausal women where ipriflavone added to a regimen that included a compound calcium chelate produced greater BMD improvements versus calcium alone â calcium was present in all groups so effect is confounded but the trial supports that calcium-containing regimens are associated with bone benefit.
- [The effects of the carbocalcitonin + arginine-lysine-lactose combination in senile involutional osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 8028755
Addition of an agent to improve calcium uptake increased BMD and lowered PTH/resorption markers in elderly osteoporotic patients â strong evidence for maintaining density.
- Determinants of bone mineral density in older men
PubMed ID: 8592955
Direct observational evidence from 523 older men showed no association between dietary calcium intake and proximal femur BMDâhigh relevance to the benefit (negative finding).
- Safety and efficacy of fluticasone and beclomethasone in moderate to severe asthma. Belgian Multicenter Study Group
PubMed ID: 9517598
Found greater BMD increases with one inhaled steroid â clear, directly relevant bone density data (though not a calcium supplement trial).
- Randomized trial of calcium glycerophosphate-supplemented infant formula to prevent lead absorption
PubMed ID: 10357743
Randomized trial of added calcium/phosphate in infant formula â directly relevant to mineral supply during critical bone/tooth development in infants.
- Bone density effects of continuous estrone sulfate and varying doses of medroxyprogesterone acetate. Ogen/Provera Study Group
PubMed ID: 10362172
Hormone therapy produced spine/hip BMD increases over 2 years â directly relevant to maintaining bone density (not calcium supplementation).
- Regular physical exercise and bone mineral density: a four-year controlled randomized trial in middle-aged men. The DNASCO study
PubMed ID: 11444081
Dietary calcium intake (low) associated with faster femoral neck bone loss â strong evidence linking calcium status to bone density maintenance.
- The effect of teriparatide [human parathyroid hormone (1-34)] therapy on bone density in men with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 12510800
Men treated with teriparatide (all received calcium+vitamin D) showed notable gains in spine and femoral neck BMDâsupports role of calcium in maintaining bone density (coâtreatment, indirect).
- Effect of microbial phytase on production performance of White Leghorn layers fed on a diet low in non-phytate phosphorus
PubMed ID: 16268104
Animal layer study showed improved tibia ash and bone mineralization with enhanced mineral availability.
- Lifestyle factors and duration of androgen deprivation affect bone mineral density of patients with prostate cancer during first year of therapy
PubMed ID: 17656221
Observed association between calcium/vitamin D supplementation and higher BMD in men on ADTâdirectly relevant to maintaining BMD.
- Meals and dephytinization affect calcium and zinc absorption in Nigerian children with rickets
PubMed ID: 19321589
Pediatric study showing meal-based calcium increased fractional absorption from 27.8% to 61.3%âdirectly supports dietary strategies for bone growth in children.
- [PRELIMINARY EFFECTIVENESS OF POLYAMINOACID/NANO-HYDROXYAPATITE/CALCIUM SULFATE CAGE IN LUMBAR FUSION SURGERY]
PubMed ID: 27281879
Calciumâcontaining composite cage used in lumbar fusion produced similar radiographic/clinical outcomes and 90% fusion rate vs PEEK â direct application of Caâcontaining biomaterial to bone healing.
- Prediction model for the risk of osteoporosis incorporating factors of disease history and living habits in physical examination of population in Chongqing, Southwest China: based on artificial neural network
PubMed ID: 34039329
Large crossâsectional screening dataset: reported calcium tablet use associated with substantially lower odds of low BMDâstrong observational support for maintaining bone density.
- Alpha-ketoglutarate decreases serum levels of C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: six-month study
PubMed ID: 17896582
AKGâCa produced a robust 37% reduction in CTX (bone resorption marker) over 6 months in osteopenic postmenopausal women.
- Fatty acid absorption in preterms on formulas with and without long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and in terms on formulas without these added
PubMed ID: 11528489
Neonatal study measured intestinal calcium absorption % â directly informative for infant bone mineralization.
- Oral supplementation with antioxidant agents containing alpha lipoic acid: effects on postmenopausal bone mass
PubMed ID: 23444750
Randomized trial in osteopenic postmenopausal women where calcium + vitamin D was baseline therapy; the trial showed a small but statistically significant improvement in heel estimated BMD with added antioxidants â calcium was part of the effective regimen, giving indirect but relevant evidence for bone density maintenance.
- Early parathyroidectomy increases bone mineral density in patients with mild primary hyperparathyroidism: a prospective and randomized study
PubMed ID: 15657588
Clear improvements in BMD and bone markers after correcting hyperparathyroidismâstrong evidence for skeletal benefits tied to calcium physiology.
- Clinical evaluation of the ability of CaviStat in a mint confection to inhibit the development of dental caries in children
PubMed ID: 18500152
Strong caries prevention in children using an arginine-bicarbonate-calcium carbonate productâoral/dental skeletal element of general skeletal wellbeing.
- The Effect of Genistein Supplementation on Vitamin D Levels and Bone Turnover Markers during the Summer in Healthy Postmenopausal Women: Role of Genotypes of Isoflavone Metabolism
PubMed ID: 29151102
Decreases in bone turnover markers with Ca+vitamin D are consistent with maintenance of bone density in postmenopausal women, though direct BMD/fracture data and the confounding vitamin D coâsupplementation weaken certainty.
- Protein intake, weight loss, and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 20605872
Randomized feeding trials in postmenopausal women showed measurable decreases in BMD under certain dietsâdirectly informative about bone density determinants.
- Safety of a fat-reduced diet: the Dietary Intervention Study in Children (DISC)
PubMed ID: 9200359
Large pediatric cohort identified an increased risk that girls consumed <2/3 RDA of calciumâdirectly relevant to bone growth in children.
- Growth and recurrence of colorectal polyps: a double-blind 3-year intervention with calcium and antioxidants
PubMed ID: 9586828
Large RCT administering calcium carbonate (1.6 g/d) produced marked changes in fecal calcium (human supplementation data relevant to bone mineral handling).
- A home-based nutrition intervention to increase consumption of fruits, vegetables, and calcium-rich foods in community dwelling elders
PubMed ID: 12396159
Nutrition program increased dairy/calcium intake in elders, a practical approach to support BMD maintenance.
- Effects of a low-fat vegan diet and a Step II diet on macro- and micronutrient intakes in overweight postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15325679
Demonstrated that a low-fat vegan diet reduced food-sourced calcium in postmenopausal women; highlights risk to bone density if not supplemented.
- Multinutrient-fortified juices improve vitamin D and vitamin E status in children: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24139824
Schoolâage children received 700 mg/day calcium plus vitamin D in fortified orange juice â direct intervention in children supplying calcium relevant to bone growth; measured outcome was vitamin D but calcium dose is clinically meaningful.
- Effects of dietary calcium intervention on adolescent mothers and newborns: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16946216
Adolescent maternal dairy-calcium supplementation produced heavier, more bone-mineralized newborns â direct evidence of enhanced neonatal bone accrual.
- Calcium-vitamin D-fortified milk is as effective on circulating bone biomarkers as fortified juice and supplement but has less acceptance: a randomised controlled school-based trial
PubMed ID: 24267005
Large randomized school-based trial: fortified products and supplements raised vitamin D in children and affected bone biomarkers â strong support for bone growth in kids.
- [Vitrum osteomag in prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: results of the comparative open multicenter trial]
PubMed ID: 15658548
Demonstrated increases in lumbar spine and smaller hip BMD improvements vs expected declineâstrongest direct evidence in the dataset for maintaining/improving BMD.
- A Vitamin D, Calcium and Leucine-Enriched Whey Protein Nutritional Supplement Improves Measures of Bone Health in Sarcopenic Non-Malnourished Older Adults: The PROVIDE Study
PubMed ID: 31338563
13-week intervention with vitamin D + Ca + leucine produced a small (~2%) improvement in total-body BMD â direct evidence supporting bone strength/density.
- Enhanced serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-ι, interleukin-1β, and -6 in sarcopenia: alleviation through exercise and nutrition intervention
PubMed ID: 38032288
Combined exercise and nutrition program that included Ca improved muscle and inflammatory markers relevant to skeletal wellbeing.
- Determinants of the rate of bone loss in normal postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7962303
Postmenopausal cohort: calcium treatment predicted less axial bone loss (direct BMD outcome).
- The necessity and safety of calcium and vitamin D in the elderly
PubMed ID: 2387950
Direct RCT in elderly: calcium + vitamin D increased 25âOH D and was safeâbroadly supportive of skeletal wellbeing in older adults.
- A controlled trial of the effect of calcium supplementation on bone density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 2203964
Large RCT: calcium supplementation reduced bone loss at multiple sites in postmenopausal women with low baseline intake (direct BMD benefit).
- Increase of bone mineral density by calcium supplement with oyster shell electrolysate
PubMed ID: 2268740
Direct randomized evidence of increased radial BMD in elderly osteoporotic women after calcium supplementation.
- Calcium supplementation lowers serum parathyroid hormone levels in elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 2203847
1000 mg/day calcium in older adults significantly lowered PTH (reduces bone resorption) and increased urinary Caâstrong physiologic support for maintaining bone density.
- Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with high doses of synthetic calcitriol. A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 2221645
Calcitriol increased spine BMD over 2 years in postmenopausal women (supports interventions that enhance/maintain bone density tied to Ca metabolism).
- Five years with continuous combined oestrogen/progestogen therapy. Effects on calcium metabolism, lipoproteins, and bleeding pattern
PubMed ID: 2126198
5 years of continuous HRT kept bone mass stable versus expected lossârelevant to bone density maintenance (indirectly related to Ca physiology).
- Dietary modification with dairy products for preventing vertebral bone loss in premenopausal women: a three-year prospective study
PubMed ID: 2294135
Increased dairy/calcium intake attenuated vertebral BMD loss over 3 yearsâstrong direct evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Does alternate-day cloprednol therapy prevent bone loss? A longitudinal double-blind, controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 2225706
Comparative steroid regimen study showed differential bone loss, informing bone density effects under different therapies.
- The effect of different doses of nasal salmon calcitonin on plasma cyclic AMP and serum ionized calcium
PubMed ID: 2153040
Salmon calcitonin PK study measured ionized calcium (no change) and cAMPârelevant to bone metabolism regulation.
- Treatment of steroid-induced osteopenia with calcitonin in corticosteroid-dependent asthma. A one-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 2195929
Calcium (1 g/day) given in trial; BMD increased with added calcitonin and declined with calcium aloneâdirect BMD data.
- Calcium supplementation reduces vertebral bone loss in perimenopausal women: a controlled trial in 248 women between 46 and 55 years of age
PubMed ID: 1874931
Direct RCT showing Ca supplementation (1000â2000 mg/day) reduced lumbar bone loss and lowered bone turnover markersâstrong support for maintaining bone density.
- Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. A comparative study of exercise, calcium supplementation, and hormone-replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 1922205
Calcium supplementation added to exercise markedly slowed forearm bone loss versus exercise alone.
- Effects of three different calcium preparations on urinary calcium and hydroxyproline excretion in postmenopausal osteoporotic women
PubMed ID: 1935862
All three calcium preparations produced transient decreases in a resorption marker (short-term signal relevant to density).
- The metabolic effects of calcium supplementation in the elderly
PubMed ID: 1991950
Sustained suppression of PTH with 1.2 g/day calcium in elderly supports reduced bone turnover and maintenance of density.
- A 1-y walking program and increased dietary calcium in postmenopausal women: effects on bone
PubMed ID: 2021138
Higher dietary calcium produced a clear femoralâneck BMD increase (direct evidence for maintaining/increasing BMD).
- Effect of calcium/phosphorus ratio on mineral retention in parenterally fed premature infants
PubMed ID: 1649288
Trial in very low birth weight infants showing optimal Ca:P TPN ratio improved calcium and phosphorus retention â direct relevance to bone mineral accrual in infants.
- Effect of vitamin D supplementation on wintertime and overall bone loss in healthy postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 1883119
Postmenopausal RCT where baseline calcium supplementation was provided to all; vitamin D addition preserved spine BMD during winter â indicates calcium status is important for BMD maintenance.
- Multicenter trial of Collagraft as bone graft substitute
PubMed ID: 2023034
Collagraft (calcium phosphate ceramics + collagen) performed comparably to autogenous cancellous bone for acute long-bone grafting at 6â12 months â strong direct evidence for bone healing application of calcium-containing material.
- Intermittent treatment with intravenous 4-amino-1-hydroxybutylidene-1,1-bisphosphonate (AHBuBP) in the therapy of postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 1773136
Direct randomized trial in postmenopausal osteoporosis: calcium alone did not prevent spinal BMD lossâhighly relevant to maintenance questions (negative/limited effect).
- Lipid-lowering diets in patients taking pravastatin, a new HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: compliance and adequacy
PubMed ID: 1910254
Population evidence of widespread suboptimal intake supports the need for interventions for skeletal health.
- 1,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 stimulation test and the effect of a prostaglandin synthesis inhibitor (piroxicam) in young adults
PubMed ID: 1823383
Calcitriol significantly increased serum/urinary calcium and decreased PTHâdirectly relevant to skeletal wellbeing.
- Low serum calcium and high parathyroid hormone levels in neonates fed 'humanized' cow's milk-based formula
PubMed ID: 1858733
Neonatal formula vs breast results showed lower ionized Ca and higher PTH in formulaâfed neonates â directly relevant to early bone mineral status/growth.
- Short-term effects of pamidronate on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in osteoporosis--a placebo-controlled dose-finding study
PubMed ID: 1810080
Pamidronate significantly lowered bone resorption markers and urinary Ca â strong impact on skeletal metabolism (drug intervention).
- Controlled clinical study on the use of dichloromethylene diphosphonate in patients with breast carcinoma metastasizing to the skeleton
PubMed ID: 1825515
CL2MDP (bisphosphonate) reduced urinary Ca and hydroxyproline, improving bone symptom control â relevant to skeletal wellbeing.
- The effects of calcium supplementation and exercise on bone density in elderly Chinese women
PubMed ID: 1611221
Randomized elderly trial: 800 mg/day calcium raised hip BMD at Ward's triangle and intertrochanteric area and lowered PTH.
- Low-dosage micronized 17 beta-estradiol prevents bone loss in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 1536215
Higher calcium intake was independently associated with better spinal BMD response in a hormoneâtherapy trial.
- Effect of salcatonin given intranasally on bone mass and fracture rates in established osteoporosis: a dose-response study
PubMed ID: 1393035
Elderly osteoporosis trial: calcium (500 mg) used in all groups; calcium-alone arm had a modest +1% spine BMC â direct supplementation context supporting bone density maintenance (modest effect).
- Bone mineral metabolism in full-term infants fed human milk, cow milk-based, and soy-based formulas
PubMed ID: 1415066
Infant feeding trial with mineralâoptimized formula (includes calcium) showed higher bone mineral content in infants on the formula vs human milk, supporting calcium's role in early bone growth.
- Effects of ipriflavone on bone mass and calcium metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 1422320
Strongest direct evidence in the set linking Ca (given to all patients) with improved BMD and favorable boneâturnover markers in postmenopausal osteoporosis (though coâtreatment confounds attribution).
- Prevention of hyperparathyroidism in patients on maintenance dialysis by intravenous 1-alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 in association with Mg(OH)2 as sole phosphate binder. A randomized comparative study with the association CaCO3 +/- Mg(OH)2
PubMed ID: 1552999
Oral CaCO3 used clinically in renal patients with measurable effects on PTH and boneâmetabolism markers â relevant to skeletal health in this population.
- Influence of estrogens on calcitonin secretion
PubMed ID: 1560192
Demonstrates hormonal regulation (calcitonin) in response to Ca â mechanistic support for maintaining skeletal health in women.
- Evaluation of a low-phosphate cow's milk diet on growth and bone mineralization of full-term infants
PubMed ID: 1435827
Direct infant feeding study showing high intestinal calcium absorption and preserved bone mineralizationâstrong pediatric relevance.
- Intranasal salmon calcitonin in postmenopausal osteoporosis: effect of different therapeutic regimens on vertebral and peripheral bone density
PubMed ID: 1612530
Randomized trial used daily 500 mg calcium in all arms; calcitonin+calcium preserved lumbar BMD while calciumâonly lost BMDâdirect bone density context with calcium as background therapy.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone loss in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8421475
Direct RCT evidence that 1000 mg/day calcium markedly slowed BMD loss over 2 yearsâstrong support for maintaining bone density.
- Calcium supplementation and bone mineral density in adolescent girls
PubMed ID: 8340983
Adolescent RCT showed significant increases in lumbar spine and total body BMD with calcium citrate malate supplementation â clear evidence for maintaining/increasing bone density in this group.
- Calcium and phosphorus supplementation after initial hospital discharge in breast-fed infants of less than 1800 grams birth weight
PubMed ID: 8410382
Premature infants given calcium+phosphate after discharge had far fewer hypophosphatemia eventsâdirect evidence that supplementation supports infant bone mineralization/growth.
- The effect of low-dose cyclical etidronate and calcium on bone mass in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8453193
Calcium 600 mg/day given to all; while calcium alone did not prevent early postmenopausal spine BMD loss, the trial is directly relevant to skeletal outcomes.
- Effect of promethazine on lumbar vertebral bone mass in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8340736
Calcium 1000 mg/day as background therapy; vertebral BMC increased when another agent added â shows calcium's role as baseline for BMC.
- Effects of one-year cyclical treatment with clodronate on postmenopausal bone loss
PubMed ID: 8334031
Bisphosphonate Âą calcitriol increased lumbar BMD; interventions that alter Ca handling (calcitriol) affect bone density.
- Effects of intravenous EDTA treatment on serum parathyroid hormone (1-84) and biochemical markers of bone turnover
PubMed ID: 8299406
EDTA chelation caused hypocalcemia, big PTH rise and markers of bone breakdown â very relevant to skeletal wellbeing via Ca homeostasis.
- The effect of short-term calcitonin administration on biochemical bone markers in patients with acute immobilization following hip fracture
PubMed ID: 8292845
Postâhip fracture calcitonin reduced biochemical markers of bone breakdown during immobilization â supports bone healing/recovery processes.
- Short-term effect of alendronate on bone mass and bone remodeling in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8298198
Alendronate lowered turnover and produced modest lumbar spine BMD gains â strong effect on maintaining/increasing BMD (drug).
- Intranasal calcitonin suppresses increased bone resorption during short-term immobilization: a double-blind study of the effects of intranasal calcitonin on biochemical parameters of bone turnover
PubMed ID: 8304047
Nasal calcitonin attenuated immobilizationâinduced resorption marker risesârelevant to preserving bone in disuse states.
- Growth and bone mineral status of discharged very low birth weight infants fed different formulas or human milk
PubMed ID: 8355124
Highâcalcium formula produced clear, clinically relevant bone mineral benefits in preterm infantsâstrong overall skeletal evidence.
- A longitudinal study of total and regional bone mineral content and biochemical markers of bone resorption in patients with idiopathic hypercalciuria on thiazide treatment
PubMed ID: 8164614
Treatment that lowered urinary Ca and increased bone mass demonstrates a clinically meaningful skeletal effect.
- Increased bone mineral content of preterm infants fed with a nutrient enriched formula after discharge from hospital
PubMed ID: 8323358
Preterm infants given higherâcalcium/phosphorus formula had substantially higher bone mineral content at 3 and 9 months.
- Preventive treatment of cortical bone loss with salmon nasal calcitonin in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8183178
Combined calcitonin plus oral calcium increased cortical bone mass and reduced turnover markers in early postmenopausal women; calcium contributed to regimen though effect of calcium alone is not isolated.
- Double-blind, controlled calcium supplementation and bone mineral accretion in children accustomed to a low-calcium diet
PubMed ID: 7619105
Randomized doubleâblind trial: 300 mg/day Ca in children with low intake increased distal radial BMC and BMC/bone width over 18 monthsâdirect evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Calcium supplementation with and without hormone replacement therapy to prevent postmenopausal bone loss
PubMed ID: 8256988
1700 mg/day Ca slowed total body and femoral neck bone loss vs placeboâstrong RCT evidence for maintaining BMD in early postmenopause.
- Spinal bone loss in postmenopausal women supplemented with calcium and trace minerals
PubMed ID: 8027856
Clear randomized evidence that calcium (with trace minerals) increased lumbar spine BMDâstrong support for skeletal wellbeing.
- Slow-release sodium fluoride in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 8135445
Study found fewer new vertebral fractures; however sodium fluoride (primary agent) produced the fracture reduction while calcium citrate was background therapyâsome indirect relevance.
- Hormone replacement therapy in perimenopausal women with a low dose oral contraceptive preparation: effects on bone mineral density and metabolism
PubMed ID: 7968645
Study with background 500 mg/day calcium: treated women gained BMD while untreated lostâdirect BMD outcome with Ca present.
- Long-term (3 years) prevention of trabecular postmenopausal bone loss with low-dose intermittent nasal salmon calcitonin
PubMed ID: 8154311
Trial showed 500 mg/day calcium alone did not prevent spine loss but addition of therapy preserved BMDâimportant context for Ca's role.
- Effect of tamoxifen on lumbar spine bone mineral density in postmenopausal women after 5 years
PubMed ID: 7979855
Tamoxifen maintained spine BMD over 5 yearsârelevant to bone maintenance (study not a Ca supplement trial but bone outcome reported).
- Effects of calcium supplements on femoral bone mineral density and vertebral fracture rate in vitamin-D-replete elderly patients
PubMed ID: 7812072
RCT demonstrating prevention of femoral bone loss and fewer vertebral fractures with Ca supplementsâdirect strong-bone evidence.
- Long-term effect of calcium supplementation on bone loss in perimenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7942164
Long-term Ca supplementation preserved lumbar BMD and cortical thicknessâbroad benefit to skeletal health.
- Continuous therapy with pamidronate, a potent bisphosphonate, in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 7989461
Pamidronate RCT produced substantial spine and hip BMD increases in postmenopausal osteoporosis (strong evidence for maintaining/increasing BMD; drug therapy).
- Effect of intranasal salmon calcitonin therapy on bone mass and bone turnover in early postmenopausal women: a dose-response study
PubMed ID: 7953984
Higherâdose intranasal calcitonin modestly reduced turnover and helped prevent early postmenopausal bone loss (drug).
- Influences on skeletal mineralization in children and adolescents: evidence for varying effects of sexual maturation and physical activity
PubMed ID: 8040762
Detailed observational data on bone mineral accrual during puberty and role of growth/activity; dietary calcium measured â directly relevant to lifetime skeletal wellbeing.
- Nafarelin therapy in endometriosis: long-term effects on bone mineral density
PubMed ID: 7977523
Higher dietary calcium predicted more complete BMD recovery after nafarelin therapyâone of the clearest dataset links between calcium intake and preservation/recovery of BMD.
- Therapy of steroid-induced bone loss in adult asthmatics with calcium, vitamin D, and a diphosphonate
PubMed ID: 8049820
Treated group (calcium + vitamin D + EHDP) had no new vertebral fractures vs 4 in control during the studyâevidence of fracture risk reduction within this combined treatment context.
- Bone histomorphometric changes after cyclic therapy with phosphate and etidronate disodium in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 8157728
Patients received 0.5 g/day calcium within a regimen that prevented bone loss compared with placeboâevidence of maintained bone density though multiple drugs were used.
- Effects of 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 on lumbar bone mineral density and vertebral fractures in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 8062152
Addition of 300 mg calcium/day with 1Îąâhydroxyvitamin D3 produced a measurable lumbar BMD increase vs placebo and fewer vertebral fractures; calcium was coâadministered but the trial shows bone density benefit in the regimen.
- Long-term effects of calcium supplementation on bone loss and fractures in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 7709944
RCT reported fewer symptomatic fractures in Ca group vs placebo over 4 yearsâdirect evidence.
- A randomized double-blind controlled calcium supplementation trial, and bone and height acquisition in children
PubMed ID: 7547823
Randomized trial in 7âyrâolds: Ca supplement increased lumbarâspine BMC and area over 18 monthsâdirect evidence.
- Vitamin D receptor alleles and rates of bone loss: influences of years since menopause and calcium intake
PubMed ID: 7572323
VDR genotypeâdependent bone loss varied with Ca intakeâevidence that Ca intake modifies bone loss rates.
- Evaluation of a new solid formulation of calcium and vitamin D in institutionalized elderly subjects. A randomized comparative trial versus separate administration of both constituents
PubMed ID: 7606425
Ca+D raised 25(OH)D and lowered PTH in elderlyâbiomarker profile consistent with reduced bone resorption and maintained density.
- The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7484282
2âyr RCT: 1 g/day Ca reduced bone loss at hip and tibia (tablet/milk) â strong support for density maintenance.
- A longitudinal study of the effect of sodium and calcium intakes on regional bone density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7572702
Higher Ca intake associated with prevention of hip bone lossâdirect evidence for maintaining BMD.
- Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with slow-release sodium fluoride. Final report of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 7639438
Combined therapy with continuous calcium produced meaningful increases in bone mass and fewer fracturesâcalcium part of effective skeletal regimen.
- Effects of dairy products on bone and body composition in pubertal girls
PubMed ID: 7699532
Randomized dairyâcalcium supplementation in pubertal girls produced substantial increases in spine and totalâbody bone mineral accrual over 1 yearâdirect evidence for supporting bone growth in children/teens.
- An investigation of sources of variation in calcium absorption efficiency
PubMed ID: 7852497
Demonstrates key factors (vitamin D status, transit time) affecting calcium absorption and thus overall skeletal calcium supply.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone density and parathyroid function in elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 7565455
Direct RCT evidence in very elderly women that a specific calcium supplement maintained/increased spine and radial BMD vs placebo.
- Calcitonin and bisphosphonates treatment in bone loss after liver transplantation
PubMed ID: 7671159
Antiresorptives plus routine calcium (1,000 mg/day) were associated with vertebral BMD increasesâcalcium provided as supportive therapy.
- [Supplementation of premature infant nutrition with calcium and phosphor for improving mineral supply of premature and small-for-gestational age newborn infants]
PubMed ID: 8569136
Supplementing preterm formula with calcium and phosphorus significantly improved mineral retention in VLBW/SGA infantsâdirect, highârelevance evidence for bone growth.
- Prolonged gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment of symptomatic endometriosis: the role of cyclic sodium etidronate and low-dose norethindrone "add-back" therapy
PubMed ID: 7890057
Calcium carbonate given in context of endometriosis treatment appeared to help prevent bone lossâsupportive but confounded by coâtherapies.
- Oral contraceptive pills, gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists, or use in combination for treatment of hirsutism: a clinical research center study
PubMed ID: 7714086
GnRH agonist caused negative calcium balance and lumbar spine bone loss â evidence that altered calcium handling leads to BMD decline (indirect support for maintaining calcium balance).
- Nutrients, body composition and exercise are related to change in bone mineral density in premenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7738683
Premenopausal women on calcium supplements: diet, composition and exercise predicted siteâspecific BMD slopes â supports contribution of calcium-inclusive regimens to BMD maintenance.
- Effect of phosphorus supply on mineral balance at high calcium intakes in very low birth weight infants
PubMed ID: 7625347
Direct study in very low birth weight infants: high calcium intake supported adequate calcium retention for intrauterine accretion when phosphorus was sufficient â highly relevant to skeletal growth.
- Comparison of the treatment effects of ossein-hydroxyapatite compound and calcium carbonate in osteoporotic females
PubMed ID: 7703621
Direct randomized comparison in osteoporotic postmenopausal women showing differences in trabecular bone loss vs calcium carbonate â high relevance to maintaining BMD.
- Seventeen year follow-up study of bone mass in patients with mild asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism some of whom were operated on
PubMed ID: 8775626
Parathyroidectomy effects on BMC illustrate clinical interventions that influence skeletal recovery and long-term bone status tied to calcium physiology.
- Monofluorophosphate increases lumbar bone density in osteopenic patients: a double-masked randomized study
PubMed ID: 7599447
Fluoride+calcium increased lumbar BMD vs calcium alone; calcium contributed to skeletal outcomes though combined therapy drove the large effect.
- [Biological quality of a milk substitute for school children based on refined flour subjected to enzymatic hydrolysis]
PubMed ID: 8729258
Direct dietary trial showing much lower calcium intake/absorption from an experimental milk substituteâstrongly relevant to bone calcium supply.
- Calcium intakes in a sample of 35,000 Italian schoolchildren
PubMed ID: 7649343
Large survey of ~35,000 Italian children showing many have calcium intake below recommendationsâdirectly relevant to pediatric bone growth risk.
- Effect of the mode of calcitriol administration on PTH-ionized calcium relationship in uraemic patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 7566580
Calcitriol dosing altered ionized calcium and PTH thresholds in dialysis patients â relevant to mineral homeostasis and bone metabolism.
- Plasma mineral concentrations in preterm infants fed a nutrient-enriched formula after hospital discharge
PubMed ID: 7752008
Preterm infants fed nutrientâenriched (higherâcalcium) formula reached normal mineral status without upsetting balanceârelevant to neonatal bone accretion.
- Efficacy of ipriflavone and 1 alpha vitamin D therapy for the cessation of vertebral bone loss
PubMed ID: 7781871
RCT reported markedly less vertebral BMD loss with active therapy â highly relevant to maintaining bone density.
- [Clinical study on effect of bushen jiangu capsule on postmenopausal osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 7580056
Small DBPC comparison included a calcium control arm; lumbar BMD decreased in the calcium group over the study period â directly measured BMD.
- A randomized controlled trial of salmon calcitonin to prevent bone loss in corticosteroid-treated temporal arteritis and polymyalgia rheumatica
PubMed ID: 8998681
Calcium+vitamin D maintained lumbar spine BMD over 2 years in corticosteroid users (calcitonin provided no added benefit).
- Correcting calcium nutritional deficiency prevents spine fractures in elderly women
PubMed ID: 8970899
Randomized, doubleâblind placeboâcontrolled trial showing significant reduction in incident spine fractures with 1.2 g/day calcium in elderly women with low intake.
- Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 8967706
Calcium + vitamin D prevented spine and trochanter bone loss in steroidâtreated RA patientsâdirect BMD preservation evidence.
- Randomized outcome trial of human milk fortification and developmental outcome in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 8694013
Fortifying feeds for preterm infants increased plasma calcium and improved growth when breast milk predominatedâdirect pediatric bone/growth relevance (multinutrient intervention).
- Intestinal calcium absorption of women during lactation and after weaning
PubMed ID: 8599316
Physiologic increases in calcium absorption post-weaning support restoration of maternal bone storesârelevant to overall skeletal wellbeing.
- Differential effects of dietary calcium augmentation and hormone replacement therapy on bone turnover and serum levels of calcitrophic hormones
PubMed ID: 8845601
RCT: increased dietary calcium reduced bone resorption and preserved/increased BMD â direct evidence for maintaining bone density.
- The effect of calcium supplementation and Tanner stage on bone density, content and area in teenage women
PubMed ID: 8883115
Randomized trial in teenage girls: 500 mg elemental calcium daily produced significantly greater gains in bone mass/density over 2 yearsâdirect evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Periodontal repair in intrabony defects treated with a calcium carbonate implant and guided tissue regeneration
PubMed ID: 8997677
Porous calcium carbonate implant used with guided tissue regeneration produced measurable periodontal regenerationâdirect bone-healing application.
- Heated oyster shell-seaweed calcium (AAA Ca) on osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 8661952
RCT in elderly women: calcium supplement produced sustained increases in lumbar-spine BMD vs placebo.
- Effect of calcium supplementation as a high-calcium mineral water on bone loss in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8781044
High-calcium mineral water group had less radius bone loss than low-calciumâsupports maintenance of bone density.
- A randomized, controlled evaluation of two commercially available human breast milk fortifiers in healthy preterm neonates
PubMed ID: 8906139
Study in preterm infants: a fortifier with higher mineral (including calcium) increased serum calcium and reduced alkaline phosphataseâdirectly relevant to infant bone mineralization/growth.
- Prophylaxis of osteoporosis with calcium, estrogens and/or eelcatonin: comparative longitudinal study of bone mass
PubMed ID: 8794428
Direct RCT evidence that 1 g/day calcium prevented expected postmenopausal bone lossâstrong support for general skeletal wellbeing.
- Dose-response effect of short-term calcitriol treatment on bone and mineral metabolism in normal males
PubMed ID: 8805994
Calcitriol increased bone-formation markers and serum calciumâsupports anabolic bone effects via calcium/Vit D pathway.
- Dietary fiber in weaning cereals: a study of the effect on stool characteristics and absorption of energy, nitrogen, and minerals in healthy infants
PubMed ID: 8642490
Weaning cereal fiber had no adverse effect on calcium absorption in infantsârelevant to dietary strategies supporting bone growth.
- Effects of 2 years' treatment of osteoporosis with 1 alpha-hydroxy vitamin D3 on bone mineral density and incidence of fracture: a placebo-controlled, double-blind prospective study
PubMed ID: 9026268
2-year data showing improved lumbar BMD with intervention where calcium was suppliedâsupports skeletal wellbeing.
- Prevention of bone loss induced by thyroxine suppressive therapy in postmenopausal women: the effect of calcium and calcitonin
PubMed ID: 8772604
1000 mg Ca prevented spine and hip BMD loss over 2 years in postmenopausal women on T4 suppressionâstrong direct effect on BMD.
- Prevention of bone loss in cardiac transplant recipients. A comparison of biphosphonates and vitamin D
PubMed ID: 8633378
Calcium plus alphacalcidol reduced BMD loss postâcardiac transplant and lowered fracture incidence vs etidronate+calcium.
- Oral calcium loading test and response to diuretics in normal Taiwanese school children
PubMed ID: 8703705
Oral calcium loading in adolescents showed greater urinary calcium excretion in older teens, indicating age-related calcium handling important for growth.
- A comparison of the effects of alfacalcidol treatment and vitamin D2 supplementation on calcium absorption in elderly women with vertebral fractures
PubMed ID: 8883116
Alfacalcidol increased fractional calcium absorption and reduced PTH in elderly womenâmechanistically supports BMD maintenance.
- Ultrasound parameters in osteoporotic patients treated with salmon calcitonin: a longitudinal study
PubMed ID: 8883119
Direct randomized data showing calcium (500 mg/day) as comparator and improved skeletal parameters when combined with active therapy â central evidence for skeletal wellbeing.
- Alendronate stimulation of nocturnal parathyroid hormone secretion: a mechanism to explain the continued improvement in bone mineral density accompanying alendronate therapy
PubMed ID: 8774056
Alendronate treatment increased spine/femoral BMD and altered calcium/PTH â informs calcium homeostasis in BMD maintenance.
- Early diet of preterm infants and bone mineralization at age five years
PubMed ID: 8640056
Preterm infants fed more human milk had higher bone mineral content at age five â direct evidence linking early diet to bone accrual in children.
- Is continuous intranasal salmon calcitonin effective in treating axial bone loss in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis receiving low dose glucocorticoid therapy?
PubMed ID: 8923359
Calcitonin + calcium preserved/increased multiple femoral/spine BMD measures vs calcium alone â strong support for calcium's role in skeletal health context.
- Effects of oral clodronate on bone mineral density in patients with relapsing breast cancer
PubMed ID: 8805993
Clodronate reduced urinary calcium loss and increased spine BMD with calcium background therapy â demonstrates clinically relevant skeletal benefits linked to calcium metabolism.
- Feeding of premature infant formula after hospital discharge of infants weighing less than 1800 grams at birth
PubMed ID: 8732558
Study in very low birthweight infants: continued prematureâformula feeding (with higher Ca/P) improved bone markers and some growth measures â relevant to bone growth.
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate supplementation diminishes the hypoestrogenic side effects of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist without changing its efficacy in endometriosis
PubMed ID: 8557151
MPA added to GnRH therapy prevented treatmentârelated rise in urinary calcium, implying preservation of calcium balance and potential bone density protection.
- In corticosteroid-treated respiratory diseases, monofluorophosphate increases lumbar bone density: a double-masked randomized study
PubMed ID: 8704358
Direct randomized comparison showing large lumbar BMD gains with monofluorophosphate + Ca vs Ca alone in steroidâtreated patients.
- [Effects of ipriflavone on bone loss induced by GnRH analog]
PubMed ID: 9005368
Ipriflavone prevented radial bone loss induced by GnRH analog therapy â direct boneâdensity preservation data.
- Pyridinium cross-links in multiple myeloma: correlation with clinical parameters and use for monitoring of intravenous clodronate therapy--a pilot study of the German Myeloma Treatment Group (GMTG)
PubMed ID: 9014744
Clodronate plus chemo normalized boneâresorption markers in multiple myeloma â shows interventions can halt bone loss (indirectly relevant to Ca strategies).
- Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone density in men and women 65 years of age or older
PubMed ID: 9278463
Ca+D arm had significantly fewer nonvertebral fractures versus placeboâdirect trial evidence of fracture risk reduction.
- Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9077538
Randomized trial in prepubertal girls: daily calciumâenriched foods increased regional bone mass accrualâstrong direct evidence for supporting bone growth in children.
- A co-twin study of the effect of calcium supplementation on bone density during adolescence
PubMed ID: 9205634
Randomized, doubleâblind twin study in adolescent girls: 1000 mg/day calcium produced modest but statistically significant spine and hip BMD increasesâdirect evidence for supporting bone growth during adolescence.
- Treatment of acute fractures with a collagen-calcium phosphate graft material. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 9111393
Local collagenâcalcium phosphate composite graft healed longâbone fractures as well as autograftâdirect evidence that a calciumâcontaining bone graft material supports bone healing.
- An educational intervention as decision support for menopausal women
PubMed ID: 9334792
Decision aid substantially improved adherence to personal calcium intake plans for 12 months â strong behavioral support for sustained skeletal-nutrient intake.
- Randomized trial of varying mineral intake on total body bone mineral accretion during the first year of life
PubMed ID: 9164808
Higher-mineral infant formula increased early BMC â direct evidence that greater calcium/mineral intake increases bone mass in infants (short-term).
- Amelioration of hemiplegia-associated osteopenia more than 4 years after stroke by 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 and calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 9099188
Randomized trial in hemiplegic stroke patients: active vitamin D plus background calcium associated with fewer hip fractures vs placebo (0 vs 4) â fracture reduction observed, though vitamin D confounds attribution.
- [Effects of long-term administration of alfacalcidol on bone mass and bone metabolism in patients with primary osteoporosis--comparison with calcium preparations]
PubMed ID: 9388377
Strong randomized evidence: active vitamin D + calcium increased lumbar spine BMD and reduced vertebral fractures in elderly osteoporotic patients.
- Effect of a calcium and phosphorus-enriched formula on bone mineralization and bone growth in preterm infants after discharge from hospital
PubMed ID: 9491191
Preterm infants receiving Ca/Pâenriched formula had significantly greater radial BMC and bone width at 3 months â direct support for bone growth in infants.
- A double blind study of intranasal calcitonin for established postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 9385282
Intranasal calcitonin with background calcium produced large, sustained BMD increases at 6 and 12 months vs placebo.
- Prevention of early postmenopausal bone loss with cyclical etidronate therapy (a double-blind, placebo-controlled study and 1-year follow-up)
PubMed ID: 9284696
Cyclical etidronate given together with calcium produced significant increases in spinal and femoral BMD versus calcium/placebo over 2 years.
- A double blind, placebo-controlled trial of ipriflavone for prevention of postmenopausal spinal bone loss
PubMed ID: 9236262
Ipriflavone plus 1 g/day calcium prevented spinal bone loss compared with calcium alone in postmenopausal women.
- Complementary medical treatment for Colles' fracture: a comparative, randomized, longitudinal study
PubMed ID: 9164833
Monthly calcium slowed bone loss after wrist fracture in elderly womenâdirect clinical evidence that calcium supplementation preserves bone density.
- Three monthly intravenous injections of ibandronate in the treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 9382122
Ibandronate trial included 1 g calcium/day background for all participantsâcalcium contributed to maintained BMD though primary effects were from the bisphosphonate.
- Efficacy of ipriflavone in established osteoporosis and long-term safety
PubMed ID: 9263613
Background calcium with active therapy produced favorable BMD and turnover changesâsupportive of skeletal wellbeing in conjunction with other agents.
- Longitudinal study of nutrient and food intakes of infants aged 2 to 24 months
PubMed ID: 9145087
Dietary study in 2â24 month infants found calcium intake generally adequate from dairyâdirectly relevant to supporting early bone growth.
- The effect of a modified etidronate cyclical regimen on postmenopausal osteoporosis: a four-year study
PubMed ID: 9259248
Long-term regimen (etidronate + vitamin D3 + calcium) increased spine BMD; calcium likely contributed although effect cannot be attributed solely to calcium.
- A 4-year follow-up study of the effects of calcium supplementation on bone density in elderly postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 9102058
Fourâyear randomized data: higher calcium intake group avoided bone loss at hip and ankle vs lower-intake controls â strong evidence for maintaining BMD in older women.
- Effects of nasal administration of calcitonin in oophorectomized women: 2-year controlled double-blind study
PubMed ID: 9522322
Direct calcium supplementation (1000 mg/day) in oophorectomized women failed to prevent BMD loss â strong directly relevant evidence about Ca and BMD maintenance (shows limitation of Ca alone).
- Bone mineral acquisition in low calcium intake children following the withdrawal of calcium supplement
PubMed ID: 9202789
Direct randomized supplementation in children with low calcium intake produced a clear increase in radial bone mass acquisition during 18 months of supplementation (strongest direct pediatric evidence in the dataset).
- Effects of cyclical etidronate therapy on bone loss in early postmenopausal women who are not undergoing hormonal replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 9205633
Trial where calcium 500 mg/day was baseline and etidronate effect assessed â provides strong contextual evidence about calcium as standard skeletal therapy in early postmenopausal women.
- Ipriflavone prevents radial bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass over 2 years
PubMed ID: 9166391
Ipriflavone trial with daily calcium 1 g provided data showing preservation of radial BMD â directly relevant as background evidence for calcium's role in skeletal health when given at higher doses.
- Cyclical etidronate increases lumbar spine bone density in patients on long-term glucocorticosteroid therapy
PubMed ID: 9489064
In steroid-treated patients, Ca was given to all; adding etidronate produced substantial spine BMD gains â demonstrates clinical context where Ca is part of bone-preserving therapy.
- Effect of chronic treatment with ipriflavone in postmenopausal women with low bone mass
PubMed ID: 9263612
Ipriflavone plus Ca maintained BMD and lowered turnover vs placebo+Ca, indicating Ca's role as baseline therapy in maintaining bone density.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation increases spinal BMD in healthy, postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 9797910
RCT evidence of increased lumbar spine BMD with calcium+vitamin D supplementation in early postmenopausal women.
- Calcium supplementation suppresses bone turnover during weight reduction in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 9626637
Calcium during calorie-restriction reduced bone turnover and normalized PTH, supporting skeletal integrity under stress.
- Biochemical effects of calcium supplementation in postmenopausal women: influence of dietary calcium intake
PubMed ID: 9625104
1200 mg/day calcium produced robust reductions in biochemical markers of bone resorption in postmenopausal womenâdirect support for maintaining BMD.
- Growth and body composition in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia up to 3 months corrected age: a randomized trial of a high-energy nutrient-enriched formula fed after hospital discharge
PubMed ID: 9738713
Nutrient-enriched formula with higher calcium improved bone mineral accrual in preterm infants, though multiple nutrients contributed.
- Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9814452
RCT in older women: ~1000 mg/day Ca carbonate prevented hip bone loss and increased spine and femoral neck BMD â clear support for stronger bones.
- Long-term effects of calcium supplementation on serum parathyroid hormone level, bone turnover, and bone loss in elderly women
PubMed ID: 9495509
Large 4âyr RCT: Ca citrate 1600 mg/day modestly preserved hip BMD and lowered PTH â strong direct evidence for boneâstrengthening effects.
- Bone mineral density in children with myelomeningocele
PubMed ID: 9724682
Shows low BMD and high urinary calcium loss in myelomeningocele patientsâemphasizes the role of calcium balance in maintaining skeletal health in atârisk groups.
- Antiresorptive therapy in asthmatic patients receiving high-dose inhaled steroids: a prospective study for 18 months
PubMed ID: 9564795
Direct RCT evidence that 1000 mg/day calcium prevented lumbar-spine bone loss in steroid-treated patients â strong support for skeletal wellbeing in at-risk adults.
- Ceramic coating improves tibial component fixation in total knee arthroplasty
PubMed ID: 9880180
Hydroxyapatite/tricalcium-phosphate coating (calcium phosphate materials) on tibial components improved radiographic stability and reduced radiolucent lines versus uncoated implants â supports use of calcium-containing materials to enhance bone-implant fixation and healing.
- Ultraviolet irradiation corrects vitamin D deficiency and suppresses secondary hyperparathyroidism in the elderly
PubMed ID: 9718191
Vitamin D (oral or UV-B) raised 25(OH)D, increased serum calcium and lowered PTH in very elderly; improved mineral metabolism supports skeletal wellbeing.
- Vitamin D and its major metabolites: serum levels after graded oral dosing in healthy men
PubMed ID: 9797906
Vitamin D doseâresponse strongly affects vitamin D metabolites and thus calcium absorption, directly relevant to bone strength (indirect but high relevance).
- Decreased bone mineral density in prepubertal children with sickle cell disease: correlation with growth parameters, degree of siderosis and secretion of growth factors
PubMed ID: 9718903
Directly reports substantially lower bone mineral density in children with sickle cell disease â strong relevance to bone strength discussions.
- The effect of a specific strength-development exercise on bone mineral density in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 9718538
Exercise program that stopped additional wrist bone loss over a year â direct evidence relevant to maintaining bone density.
- Intermittent calcitriol therapy in secondary hyperparathyroidism: a comparison between oral and intraperitoneal administration
PubMed ID: 9734615
Study in children on peritoneal dialysis: calcitriol raised serum calcium and markedly lowered PTH â directly relevant to pediatric bone mineral metabolism.
- Effects of cyclical etidronate combined with calcitriol versus cyclical etidronate alone on spine and femoral neck bone mineral density in postmenopausal osteoporotic women
PubMed ID: 9771208
Strongest direct evidence in dataset showing BMD improvements in a calcium-supplemented treatment context.
- Fluoride salts are no better at preventing new vertebral fractures than calcium-vitamin D in postmenopausal osteoporosis: the FAVOStudy
PubMed ID: 9692071
Calcium + vitamin D modestly increased lumbar spine BMD in postmenopausal women.
- The effect of different doses of calcitonin on bone mineral density and fracture risk in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 10622084
Trial where all received calcium (1000 mg/day) showed that intranasal calcitonin on top of calcium reduced fractures vs placeboâcalcium provided baseline support for fracture prevention by other therapy.
- A randomized trial of sevelamer hydrochloride (RenaGel) with and without supplemental calcium. Strategies for the control of hyperphosphatemia and hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 9988142
Adding oral calcium in dialysis patients lowered PTH substantiallyâbeneficial for CKDâbone disease management and skeletal health.
- The effect of low-dose continuous estrogen and progesterone therapy with calcium and vitamin D on bone in elderly women. A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 10375338
Elderly women on lowâdose HRT with calcium/vitamin D had spinal BMD increases; calcium was provided to all, so contribution likely supportive.
- Dietary changes favorably affect bone remodeling in older adults
PubMed ID: 10524386
Threeâservings-of-milk intervention increased calcium intake, lowered PTH and urinary Nâtelopeptide (â13%) within 12 weeksâsupports preservation of bone mass.
- A comparison of calcium, vitamin D, or both for nutritional rickets in Nigerian children
PubMed ID: 10451461
Randomized trial in Nigerian children with rickets: daily calcium (Âąvitamin D) produced large serum calcium increases and radiographic healingâdirect, highâcertainty evidence of supporting bone growth/repair in children.
- The effect of calcium citrate on bone density in the early and mid-postmenopausal period: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 11329114
Randomized trial: 800 mg/day calcium citrate stabilized/increased L2âL4 and radial BMD vs placeboâdirect evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Feeding strategies for premature infants: randomized trial of gastrointestinal priming and tube-feeding method
PubMed ID: 9925837
Improved calcium retention/serum calcium with feeding strategies in preterm infants suggests better mineral availability for healing/remodeling.
- Maternal calcium supplementation and fetal bone mineralization
PubMed ID: 10511362
Maternal Ca (2 g/day) increased neonatal BMC in lowâintake mothersâsupports fetal/early infant bone growth.
- Double-blind, randomized trial of a synthetic triacylglycerol in formula-fed term infants: effects on stool biochemistry, stool characteristics, and bone mineralization
PubMed ID: 10539755
Infant formula modification increased Ca absorption and wholeâbody BMCâdirect evidence supporting bone growth in infants.
- Prophylactic use of alfacalcidol in corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 10367032
Alfacalcidol prevented steroid-related spinal bone lossâstrong evidence for skeletal protection via Ca/Vit D pathways.
- Critical years and stages of puberty for radial bone mass apposition during adolescence
PubMed ID: 10494875
Observational study showing many girls/women had calcium intakes below recommendations and bone mass rose with puberty â directly relevant to calcium's role in pediatric bone growth.
- Prevention of osteoporosis after cardiac transplantation: a prospective, longitudinal, randomized, double-blind trial with calcitriol
PubMed ID: 10480411
Heart-transplant recipients given 1000 mg/day Ca showed improved lumbar-spine BMD over 3 years â direct evidence calcium contributes to maintaining BMD in this clinical setting.
- Prevention of bone demineralization by calcium supplementation in precocious puberty during gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment
PubMed ID: 10372699
Randomized trial in girls: 1 g/day Ca prevented BMD loss and preserved normal bone mass accrual during GnRHa therapy â strong pediatric evidence.
- Low dose estrogen and calcium have an additive effect on bone resorption in older women
PubMed ID: 9920080
Calcium + vitamin D lowered bone resorption markers and had additive effects with estrogen in elderly women â supports maintenance of BMD.
- A metabolic balance study in term infants fed lactose-containing or lactose-free formula
PubMed ID: 10591421
Infant formula study: higher calcium intake and retention with certain formula supports mineral accretion during early growth.
- Treatment of reduced bone mineral density in athletic amenorrhea: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 10692976
In amenorrheic athletes Ca (given as part of therapy) was associated with BMD improvements when menses returned â Ca played supportive role for BMD (indirect).
- A prospective study of bone loss and turnover after cardiac transplantation: effect of calcium supplementation with or without calcitonin
PubMed ID: 10501793
Randomized trial with a calciumâalone arm showing reduced femoral bone loss after transplantâstrong direct evidence for maintaining BMD in that setting.
- Longitudinal study of calcium intake, physical activity, and bone mineral content in infants 6-18 months of age
PubMed ID: 10234578
In infants, dietary calcium intake associated with total body BMC and modified response to gross motor activity on bone accrual.
- Prevention of appendicular bone loss in Paget's disease following treatment with intravenous pamidronate disodium
PubMed ID: 9951784
Calcium+calcitriol largely prevented forearm BMD loss after pamidronate; direct evidence of maintaining BMD.
- Effect of an intermittent weekly dose of human parathyroid hormone (1-34) on osteoporosis: a randomized double-masked prospective study using three dose levels
PubMed ID: 10550446
Doseâdependent lumbar spine BMD gains with weekly hPTH in osteoporotic patients â relevant to maintaining/increasing BMD.
- [Effects of different levels of calcium intake on bone of pregnant women]
PubMed ID: 11864514
Randomized trial showing high calcium (~1500 mg/d) preserved maternal BMD through pregnancy/postpartum.
- Formula tolerance in postbreastfed and exclusively formula-fed infants
PubMed ID: 9917487
Infant formula fat blends affect stool via calciumâsoap formation â impacts calcium bioavailability and infant mineralization.
- Monofluorophosphate combined with hormone replacement therapy induces a synergistic effect on bone mass by dissociating bone formation and resorption in postmenopausal women: a randomized study
PubMed ID: 10487657
Combined HRT+MFP with background calcium produced large increases in spine BMD â strong support for skeletal wellbeing in postmenopausal women.
- Early postmenopausal bone loss is prevented by estrogen and partially by 1alpha-OH-vitamin D3: therapeutic effects of estrogen and/or 1alpha-OH-vitamin D3
PubMed ID: 10369728
Estrogen plus vitamin D increased spine/femur BMD â demonstrates interventions improving skeletal wellbeing with calcium as background.
- Norian SRS versus external fixation in redisplaced distal radial fractures. A randomized study in 40 patients
PubMed ID: 10191737
Calciumâphosphate bone cement allowed quicker early functional recovery after distal radius fracturesâdirect aid to bone healing/recovery.
- The long-term effect of early mineral, vitamin D, and breast milk intake on bone mineral status in 9- to 11-year-old children born prematurely
PubMed ID: 10554126
Preterm infants given mineral (including calcium) had +36% radial BMC at 3 months â direct child bone growth benefit.
- A double-masked multicenter comparative study between alendronate and alfacalcidol in Japanese patients with osteoporosis. The Alendronate Phase III Osteoporosis Treatment Research Group
PubMed ID: 10525709
Alendronate strongly increased lumbar BMD over 48 weeks; shows interventions affecting bone turnover and calcium homeostasis can maintain/increase density (drug context).
- Vitamin D supplementation during infancy is associated with higher bone mineral mass in prepubertal girls
PubMed ID: 10599715
Infant vitamin D supplementation led to higher BMD in prepubertal girls, supporting a role for optimized calcium metabolism in achieving stronger bones.
- Ossein-hydroxyapatite compounds for preventing postmenopausal bone loss. Coadjuvant use with hormone replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 10202741
Ossein-hydroxyapatite added to HRT produced notable vertebral bone mass increase, supporting maintenance/improvement of bone density.
- Moving beyond information: evaluation of a nutrition education tool based on a theoretical model
PubMed ID: 10406437
Interactive calcium education led to better intake assessment and planningâpractical intervention that can support overall skeletal health by improving calcium behaviors.
- Therapy of established postmenopausal osteoporosis with monofluorophosphate plus calcium: dose-related effects on bone density and fracture rate
PubMed ID: 10367046
All arms received 1000 mg/day calcium; calcium-alone arm lost spine BMD over 3 yearsâshows calcium monotherapy may be insufficient to maintain BMD in osteoporosis.
- Effects of 1-year ipriflavone treatment on lumbar bone mineral density and bone metabolic markers in postmenopausal women with low bone mass
PubMed ID: 10474019
Ipriflavone prevented spine BMD loss while calcium-lactate alone associated with a small decline over 1 yearâcalcium alone provided limited protection.
- Preventing postmenopausal bone loss with ossein-hydroxyapatite compounds. Results of a two-year, prospective trial
PubMed ID: 10442322
2-yr trial: calcium carbonate alone did not prevent bone loss in postmenopausal womenâdirect evidence concerning calcium supplementation and BMD maintenance.
- Bone turnover and the response to alendronate treatment in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 10541760
Alendronate+calcium increased lumbar spine and radius BMD while calcium alone was associated with small declinesâstrong comparator evidence about calcium's role as baseline therapy.
- Effect of combined administration of vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 on bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 11180916
Osteoporosis randomized trial shows calcium-only arm lost BMD while vitamin combinations improved BMD â strong contextual evidence that calcium alone is insufficient and that combinations matter for skeletal wellbeing.
- Nutritional supplementation of elderly hip fracture patients. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11108415
Postâhipâfracture nutritional supplement including 800 mg calcium reduced inâhospital and total complications â suggests calcium may aid recovery/healing context.
- Effect of withdrawal of calcium and vitamin D supplements on bone mass in elderly men and women
PubMed ID: 10966893
Shows BMD gains with Ca+vitD in elderly are lost after stopping â demonstrates impact on BMD but need for continued intake.
- Lack of effect of supplementation with essential fatty acids on bone mineral density in healthy pre- and postmenopausal women: two randomized controlled trials of Efacal v. calcium alone
PubMed ID: 10911771
Younger (premenopausal) women showed ~+1% totalâbody BMD over 12 months with calcium intake â supportive but smaller effect than adolescent data.
- Effects of diary food supplements on bone mineral density in teenage girls
PubMed ID: 11395985
Teen girls receiving extra dairy/calcium had substantial trochanter and femoralâneck BMD gains â direct evidence supporting bone growth.
- Effect of calcium or 25OH vitamin D3 dietary supplementation on bone loss at the hip in men and women over the age of 60
PubMed ID: 10999778
750 mg/day calcium prevented hip BMD loss over 4 years â direct, high-quality evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Prevention of postmenopausal bone loss by low and conventional doses of calcitriol or conjugated equine estrogen
PubMed ID: 10714913
Early postmenopausal RCT showed calcium alone did not prevent bone loss â directly relevant as counter-evidence.
- Dietary supplements and physical exercise affecting bone and body composition in frail elderly persons
PubMed ID: 10846514
Multimicronutrient foods including calcium slightly increased bone density/mass in frail elderly.
- Beneficial effect of intermittent cyclical etidronate therapy in hemiplegic patients following an acute stroke
PubMed ID: 11127214
Etidronate reduced hemiplegicâside BMD loss and altered serum calciumârelevant to maintaining bone density.
- Vitamin D(3) and vitamin K(1) supplementation of Dutch postmenopausal women with normal and low bone mineral densities: effects on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D and carboxylated osteocalcin
PubMed ID: 10951511
Vitamin D3 and K1 improved markers tied to bone metabolism and osteocalcin carboxylationâsupports BMD maintenance indirectly.
- [Therapy of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis with alfacalcidol/calcium and vitamin D/calcium]
PubMed ID: 10929446
Alfacalcidol with higher calcium led to spine BMD gains in steroid usersâdirect maintenance effect.
- Efficacy of pamidronate for osteoporosis in patients with cystic fibrosis following lung transplantation
PubMed ID: 10988110
Pamidronate + Ca/VitD produced large BMD increases versus Ca/VitD aloneâcalcium was background therapy.
- The effects of an educational intervention on calcium intake and bone mineral content in young women with low calcium intake
PubMed ID: 10787766
Education program raised calcium intake and prevented BMC lossâstrong evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Increase of bone mineral density with sodium fluoride in patients with Crohn's disease
PubMed ID: 10656205
Fluoride added to calcium/vitamin D increased lumbar spine Zâscore while Ca/D alone did notâBMD outcome relevant.
- Effect of calcitriol on bone loss after cardiac or lung transplantation
PubMed ID: 10977001
Calcitriol plus calcium reduced hip bone loss vs calcium aloneâstrong maintenance signal.
- Alendronate prevents bone loss in Chinese women with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 11062355
Alendronate (with 500 mg Ca) produced spine and femoral neck BMD gainsârelevant to maintenance.
- Randomized trial of the effects of risedronate on vertebral fractures in women with established postmenopausal osteoporosis. Vertebral Efficacy with Risedronate Therapy (VERT) Study Group
PubMed ID: 10663363
Risedronate (with background calcium) reduced new vertebral fracture risk by ~49%âdirect fracture outcome.
- Comparison of treatments for mild secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients. Durham Renal Osteodystrophy Study Group
PubMed ID: 10620210
Calcium carbonate lowered PTH in secondary hyperparathyroidism, relevant to maintaining skeletal homeostasis.
- Calcium absorption in postmenopausal osteoporosis: benefit of HRT plus calcitriol, but not HRT alone, in both malabsorbers and normal absorbers
PubMed ID: 10663358
Calcitriol preserved/increased calcium absorption in some subgroups, supporting skeletal mineral availability when calcium is consumed.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone mineral accretion in gambian children accustomed to a low-calcium diet
PubMed ID: 10648270
Randomized supplementation in deficient children improved BMC/BMD, a broad indicator of skeletal health.
- Treatment of fractures of the distal radius with a remodellable bone cement: a prospective, randomised study using Norian SRS
PubMed ID: 10990311
Calciumâbased bone cement in distal radius fractures improved radiographic alignment, reduced malunion rate and improved oneâyear function â strong evidence for aiding bone healing/recovery.
- A randomized trial of nasal spray salmon calcitonin in postmenopausal women with established osteoporosis: the prevent recurrence of osteoporotic fractures study. PROOF Study Group
PubMed ID: 10996576
Spine BMD increased modestly in a large trial where calcium + vitamin D were background supplements.
- Esterified estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women. Relationships of bone marker changes and plasma estradiol to BMD changes: a two-year study
PubMed ID: 11127759
Postmenopausal BMD gains reported in women receiving calcium alongside active therapy; calcium contributed as background bone-maintenance therapy.
- Effects of alendronate and hormone replacement therapy, alone or in combination, on bone mass in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 11006178
All patients received 1500 mg calcium/day; significant spinal/femoral neck BMD increases were observed with active treatments (calcium as part of regimen).
- The effect of splinting of teeth in combination with reconstructive periodontal surgery in humans
PubMed ID: 11218508
Natural coralâcalcium bone graft substantially improved surgical periodontal bone healing metrics â strong direct evidence for localized bone healing aid.
- Effect of pamidronate on skeletal morbidity in myelomatosis. Part 1. The results of the first 12 months of pamidronate therapy
PubMed ID: 11293237
Substantial reduction in skeletal complications and correction of hypercalcaemia indicate meaningful positive effects on skeletal morbidity.
- Pulse oral versus pulse intraperitoneal calcitriol: a comparison of efficacy in the treatment of hyperparathyroidism and renal osteodystrophy in peritoneal dialysis patients
PubMed ID: 11045316
Clear improvements in biochemical bone health markers and PTH suppression â strong support for skeletal wellbeing in the studied population.
- A synthetic porous ceramic as a bone graft substitute in the surgical management of scoliosis: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 10749632
Porous calcium phosphate ceramic blocks used as bone graft substitute with successful incorporationâdirect evidence for aiding bone healing in surgical settings.
- Does it make a difference how and when you take your calcium? The acute effects of calcium on calcium and bone metabolism
PubMed ID: 11522557
Demonstrates dose-dependent increases in ionized calcium and PTH suppression â mechanistic basis for maintaining bone density.
- Jumping improves hip and lumbar spine bone mass in prepubescent children: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11149479
High-impact jumping increased hip and spine bone mass in children â clear direct evidence supporting bone accrual in growth phase (calcium intake recorded).
- An open, crossover trial of calcium-fortified milk in prevention of early postmenopausal bone loss
PubMed ID: 11587253
Calciumâfortified milk reduced early postmenopausal spine bone loss and lowered bone resorption markers in a randomized trial.
- Additive effect of alfacalcidol on bone mineral density of the lumbar spine in Taiwanese postmenopausal women treated with hormone replacement therapy and calcium supplementation: a randomized 2-year study
PubMed ID: 11531934
Addition of 1alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 to HRT+calcium produced larger spine BMD gains than HRT+calcium alone over 2 years.
- Effects of a short-term vitamin D(3) and calcium supplementation on blood pressure and parathyroid hormone levels in elderly women
PubMed ID: 11297596
Adding vitamin D to calcium reduced PTH and increased 25OHD in elderly women â changes that support maintenance of bone density.
- Combination treatment with estrogen and calcitriol in the prevention of age-related bone loss
PubMed ID: 11502787
Calcitriol (affecting calcium absorption) increased spine/hip BMD, especially combined with HRT; relevant to maintaining bone density.
- Resistance training over 2 years increases bone mass in calcium-replete postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 11149482
Resistance training produced modest hip BMD increases in women who received 600 mg/day calcium; supports bone maintenance in calciumâreplete subjects.
- Milk supplementation of the diet of postmenopausal Chinese women on a low calcium intake retards bone loss
PubMed ID: 11547841
800 mg Ca/day trial in postmenopausal women significantly attenuated BMD loss at multiple sitesâdirect evidence for maintaining bone density.
- Effect of intermittent cyclical treatment with etidronate disodium (HEBP) and calcium plus alphacalcidol in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 11484098
Marked reduction (~90% relative) in new vertebral fractures when etidronate was added to calcium/alphacalcidolâdirect fracture outcome in a calciumâsupplement context.
- Influence of orlistat on bone turnover and body composition
PubMed ID: 11486790
Orlistat produced vitamin D deficit and increased bone resorption markers; authors advise calcium + vitamin D to prevent bone loss.
- Positive effect of etidronate therapy is maintained after drug is terminated in patients using corticosteroids
PubMed ID: 11748341
All participants received 500 mg/day calcium and BMD differences favored prior treated groupâsupports role of calcium in maintaining BMD during followâup.
- Diet, growth, and bone mineralization in premature infants
PubMed ID: 11787719
Premature infants fed fortified human milk with added calcium/phosphate tended to have slightly better bone mineral contentâdirect pediatric bone growth relevance.
- Total body bone mineral content and tibial cortical bone measures in preschool children
PubMed ID: 11760845
Large study in preschool children found dietary calcium positively associated with total body bone area and bone mineral content â direct support for bone growth in kids.
- Protective effect of short-tem calcitriol or cyclical etidronate on bone loss after cardiac or lung transplantation
PubMed ID: 11277275
Calcitriol or cyclical etidronate with calcium partly reduced early postâtransplant bone lossâdirect BMD preservation evidence.
- Effect of high doses of oral risedronate (20 mg/day) on serum parathyroid hormone levels and urinary collagen cross-link excretion in postmenopausal women with spinal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 11165950
Risedronate regimens showed marked falls in bone resorption markers; calcium coadministration influenced PTHârelevant to BMD maintenance when calcium is used adjunctively.
- Bone minerals changes in obese women during a moderate weight loss with and without calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 11149478
Direct randomized evidence that 1 g/day calcium prevents lumbar spine BMC loss and lowers PTH during weight loss â strong support for skeletal wellbeing.
- Gain in bone mineral mass in prepubertal girls 3.5 years after discontinuation of calcium supplementation: a follow-up study
PubMed ID: 11675056
Randomized milk-derived calcium in prepubertal girls produced significant and persistent increases in BMD/BMC â direct, high-quality evidence for supporting bone growth in children.
- Efficacy of calcium sulfate plus decompression bone in lumbar and lumbosacral spinal fusion: preliminary results in 40 patients
PubMed ID: 11504259
Calcium sulfate pellets used as a graft substitute produced radiographic bone formation comparable to autograft in spinal fusion â direct, high-relevance evidence for aiding bone healing.
- Effect of risedronate on the risk of hip fracture in elderly women. Hip Intervention Program Study Group
PubMed ID: 11172164
Large randomized trial where risedronate reduced hip-fracture risk in elderly women â directly relevant to fracture risk reduction (drug trial, not calcium supplementation).
- Femoral remodeling after porous-coated total hip arthroplasty with and without hydroxyapatite-tricalcium phosphate coating: a prospective randomized trial
PubMed ID: 11503113
Calciumâcontaining hydroxyapatite/tricalciumâphosphate coating preserved periprosthetic femoral bone (direct evidence of maintaining local bone density).
- Renal excretion of calcium and phosphorus in premature infants with incipient late metabolic acidosis
PubMed ID: 11740230
Study in premature infants showed interventions that prevented increases in urinary calcium/phosphate, relevant to neonatal calcium balance and bone mineralization (direct pediatric relevance).
- Effect of exercise training and detraining on bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 11484097
High-dose calcium + vit D paired with exercise improved spine BMD in osteoporotic womenâbroad support for skeletal health.
- Alendronate treatment of established primary osteoporosis in men: results of a 2-year prospective study
PubMed ID: 11701687
Men with osteoporosis all had 500 mg Ca/day; BMD outcomes reported though primary comparison was drug therapy.
- Evaluation of microcomputer nutritional teaching games in 1,876 children at school
PubMed ID: 11547219
Educational intervention produced small but significant increases in dietary calcium intake in schoolchildrenâdirectly relevant to supporting bone accrual during growth.
- The effects of calcium supplementation to patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and a low calcium intake
PubMed ID: 12474069
Modest calcium supplementation in low-intake PHPT patients produced a measurable femoral neck BMD increase over 1 year.
- Non-digestible oligosaccharides and calcium absorption in girls with adequate calcium intakes
PubMed ID: 12088517
Study in girls near menarche showed increased calcium absorption with prebiotic supplementationârelevant for bone accrual in adolescents.
- Combined calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation in elderly women: confirmation of reversal of secondary hyperparathyroidism and hip fracture risk: the Decalyos II study
PubMed ID: 11991447
Large RCT: 1200 mg Ca + 800 IU D corrected vitamin D/PTH, prevented femoral neck bone loss vs placebo.
- Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria
PubMed ID: 11784873
Large RCT: normal dietary calcium (vs low calcium) with dietary changes reduced kidney stone recurrence and favorably affected urinary oxalateâsupports the importance of adequate calcium intake for overall mineral homeostasis.
- Impact of supplementary high calcium milk with additional magnesium on parathyroid hormone and biochemical markers of bone turnover in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 12495258
High-calcium milk markedly reduced CTX within weeksâstrong antiresorptive signal supporting maintenance of BMD.
- Administration of a supplement containing both calcium and vitamin D is more effective than calcium alone to reduce secondary hyperparathyroidism in postmenopausal women with low 25(OH)vitamin D circulating levels
PubMed ID: 12027147
Adding vitamin D to calcium in deficient postmenopausal women lowered PTH and improved 25(OH)Dâfavorable for bone maintenance.
- Osteoporosis in inflammatory bowel disease: effect of calcium and vitamin D with or without fluoride
PubMed ID: 11966500
Calcium + vitamin D increased lumbar spine BMD in osteoporotic IBD patients over 1 year.
- Effect of discontinuation of estrogen, calcitriol, and the combination of both on bone density and bone markers
PubMed ID: 12414850
Calcitriol (active vitamin D) plus ERT maintained greater spine BMD over discontinuation â relevant to density maintenance.
- The role of tacrolimus (FK506)-based immunosuppression on bone mineral density and bone turnover after cardiac transplantation: a prospective, longitudinal, randomized, double-blind trial with calcitriol
PubMed ID: 11889427
Calcitriol given with calcium resulted in large lumbar spine BMD gains in heart transplant recipients (calcium was part of the regimen).
- Treatment with vitamin D and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation: a randomized study
PubMed ID: 12039990
Calcium + active vitamin D partially prevented early postâtransplant bone loss at spine and hip vs no treatment.
- Bone mineral contents and plasma osteocalcin concentrations of Gambian children 12 and 24 mo after the withdrawal of a calcium supplement
PubMed ID: 12198018
Randomized supplementation in Gambian children increased bone mineral acquisition (+5% forearm) and sustained some benefits after withdrawal â direct evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Calcium intake influences the association of protein intake with rates of bone loss in elderly men and women
PubMed ID: 11916767
In older adults, calcium+vitamin D supplementation helped preserve BMD in interaction with higher protein intake, supporting skeletal wellbeing with aging.
- Positive effects of a chicken eggshell powder-enriched vitamin-mineral supplement on femoral neck bone mineral density in healthy late post-menopausal Dutch women
PubMed ID: 12064336
Eggshell calcium supplementation increased femoral neck BMD in postmenopausal women and reduced turnover markers, supporting skeletal health.
- Milk consumption and bone mineral content in Chinese adolescent girls
PubMed ID: 11882468
Large crossâsectional study: higher milk (calcium source) intake associated with greater bone mass in adolescent girls, supporting dietary calcium's role in bone growth.
- Potassium citrate prevents increased urine calcium excretion and bone resorption induced by a high sodium chloride diet
PubMed ID: 11994333
Prevented salt-induced urinary Ca loss and blunted increase in bone resorption markerâdirectly supports calcium balance and BMD preservation.
- Effect of micronutrient supplementation on the growth of preschool children in China
PubMed ID: 12500659
Preschool children given supplements including calcium showed greater height/weight gains; effect confounded by other nutrients.
- Comparisons of oral calcium, high dose vitamin D and a combination of these in the treatment of nutritional rickets in children
PubMed ID: 12521277
Randomized trial in infants with nutritional rickets showing biochemical and radiographic improvement with calcium (especially combined with vitamin D).
- Prevention of early postmenopausal bone loss by strontium ranelate: the randomized, two-year, double-masked, dose-ranging, placebo-controlled PREVOS trial
PubMed ID: 12459934
Large BMD gains reported in postmenopausal women receiving strontium with background calcium (500 mg/day) â calcium present as co-therapy.
- Alendronate improves bone mineral density in elderly women with osteoporosis residing in long-term care facilities. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12020142
Alendronate trial in elderly women with calcium/vit D background showed marked preservation/increases in spine and hip BMD.
- Alendronate increases bone mass and reduces bone markers in postmenopausal African-American women
PubMed ID: 12050252
Alendronate produced significant BMD gains in women receiving daily calcium and vitamin D â supplementation present as co-therapy.
- A randomized school-based jumping intervention confers site and maturity-specific benefits on bone structural properties in girls: a hip structural analysis study
PubMed ID: 11874228
School jumping program increased hip BMD and estimated strength in early-pubertal girls â directly relevant to optimizing bone accrual in youth.
- Alendronate reduces the risk of multiple symptomatic fractures: results from the fracture intervention trial
PubMed ID: 11943033
Large fracture trial where Ca supplementation was commonly provided as background â contextual support for Ca in bone maintenance.
- Heel ultrasonography in monitoring alendronate therapy: a four-year longitudinal study
PubMed ID: 12086353
Alendronate + Ca vs Ca alone over 4 years â shows Ca was an active background boneâsupport therapy; BMD differences reported.
- [Effects of calcium supplementation on bone mineral accretion in adolescents]
PubMed ID: 12572358
Randomized adolescent trial where 300 mg/day calcium modestly increased bone mineral contentâdirect evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Calcium supplements and bone resorption in pregnancy: a randomized crossover trial
PubMed ID: 12657345
Nightly 1200 mg calcium in late pregnancy reduced urinary NTX (~14%), a marker of bone resorptionâsupports preservation of maternal bone during pregnancy.
- Regional specificity of exercise and calcium during skeletal growth in girls: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12510818
In pre/earlyâpubertal girls calcium (especially with exercise) produced measurable increases in regional bone mineral content over ~8.5 monthsâdirect support for bone growth.
- Randomized trial of physical activity and calcium supplementation on bone mineral content in 3- to 5-year-old children
PubMed ID: 12733728
Randomized trial in 3â5âyearâolds showed calcium supplementation increased tibial cortical dimensions and augmented activityârelated bone gainsâstrong direct evidence.
- Effect of a calcium and exercise intervention on the bone mineral status of 16-18-y-old adolescent girls
PubMed ID: 12663301
Randomized 1000 mg/day calcium in adolescent girls increased whole-body and hip BMCâstrong direct evidence for childhood bone growth.
- The effect of milk supplementation on bone mineral density in postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia
PubMed ID: 12915959
High-calcium milk RCT reduced bone loss at spine/hip over 24 monthsâstrong direct support for maintaining BMD.
- Postprandial metabolic responses to milk enriched with milk calcium are different from responses to milk enriched with calcium carbonate
PubMed ID: 12737020
Calcium carbonate raised serum calcium, suppressed PTH and reduced a bone resorption markerâsupports mechanisms to maintain BMD.
- Effects of dietary improvement on bone metabolism in elderly underweight women with osteoporosis: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12904840
Nutritional supplement including 1 g calcium + vitamin D produced large drop in bone resorption in underweight elderly, supporting bone strength.
- Vitamin D and calcium supplementation prevents osteoporotic fractures in elderly community dwelling residents: a pragmatic population-based 3-year intervention study
PubMed ID: 15040824
Large cluster-randomized intervention with Ca 1000 mg + vit D 400 IU produced a statistically significant ~16% reduction in osteoporotic fractures.
- Vitamin D supplementation and bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 12716689
Direct RCT evidence: 1000 mg Ca/day in early postmenopausal women associated with maintenance/gains in BMD over 2 years.
- Bone mass at final height in precocious puberty after gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist with and without calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 12629090
Direct randomized evidence: 1 g/day calcium in girls on GnRHa resulted in substantially greater increases in volumetric and AP spinal BMD during treatment and followâup.
- Calcium supplementation provides an extended window of opportunity for bone mass accretion after menarche
PubMed ID: 14594787
Large RCT in teenage girls: 1000 mg/day calcium increased totalâbody and lumbar spine BMD, especially >2 years postâmenarche â direct support for skeletal growth.
- Prediction of bone mass density variation by bone remodeling markers in postmenopausal women with vitamin D insufficiency treated with calcium and vitamin D supplementation
PubMed ID: 14602746
Calcium 500 mg + vitamin D significantly increased BMD and decreased PTH and resorption markers in elderly women.
- Amelioration of osteoporosis and hypovitaminosis D by sunlight exposure in stroke patients
PubMed ID: 12913194
Sunlight exposure study increased vitamin D and BMD and reported fewer hip fractures (1 vs 6) â strong indirect evidence via calcium metabolism.
- Norian SRS cement compared with conventional fixation in distal radial fractures. A randomized study
PubMed ID: 14630841
Calciumâphosphate cement used in distal radius fractures sped early functional recovery and reduced infection vs conventional fixation â strong direct evidence for a calciumâbased material aiding bone healing.
- Reduced bone mineralization in infants fed palm olein-containing formula: a randomized, double-blinded, prospective trial
PubMed ID: 12728082
Infant formula composition that impairs calcium/fat absorption was associated with lower infant BMC/BMDâindicates calcium bioavailability critically affects bone growth in infants.
- Varying role of vitamin D deficiency in the etiology of rickets in young children vs. adolescents in northern India
PubMed ID: 12929879
Clear healing of rickets with calcium confirms major positive impact on skeletal health in children with deficiency.
- Hormone replacement therapy in rheumatoid arthritis is associated with lower serum levels of soluble IL-6 receptor and higher insulin-like growth factor 1
PubMed ID: 12823855
HRT on top of daily calcium+vitamin D improved BMD over 2 years in postmenopausal RA patientsâcalcium part of background therapy supporting BMD.
- Vitamin K1 supplementation retards bone loss in postmenopausal women between 50 and 60 years of age
PubMed ID: 14506950
Calcium-containing multi-nutrient regimens plus vitamin K1 modestly preserved femoralâneck BMD over 3 years (calcium present in regimen).
- Effects of raloxifene, hormone replacement therapy, and placebo on bone turnover in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 14610642
Trials of osteoporosis therapies with routine calcium supplementation show improved BMD and reduced turnoverâindirect support for general skeletal wellbeing.
- Preventing bone loss in renal transplant recipients with vitamin D
PubMed ID: 14569109
Alfacalcidol with CaCO3 prevented early postâtransplant bone loss (measured BMD increases vs declines in controls).
- Superiority of alfacalcidol over plain vitamin D in the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 14513268
Alfacalcidol + calcium produced clear increases in lumbar spine and femoral neck BMD and large fracture reductionsâstrong evidence of maintained/improved density when calcium included.
- Protein intake: effects on bone mineral density and the rate of bone loss in elderly women
PubMed ID: 12791633
Demonstrates that adequate calcium intake is important for maintaining higher BMD in older women â broad relevance to skeletal wellbeing.
- [Clinical studies on apexification with demineralized dentin matrix]
PubMed ID: 14732982
Apexification/healing outcomes comparable for demineralized dentin matrix and calcium hydroxideâevidence of calcium compound aiding dental root healing.
- Stability of internally fixed femoral neck fractures augmented with resorbable cement. A prospective randomized study using radiostereometry
PubMed ID: 14582545
Use of resorbable calciumâphosphate cement to augment screw fixation reduced early migration and improved mechanical stabilityâsupports healing/stability.
- Weight loss and calcium intake influence calcium absorption in overweight postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15213038
Higher Ca intake increased absorbed calcium and prevented deleterious bone marker changesâsupports skeletal health.
- Supplementation with oral vitamin D3 and calcium during winter prevents seasonal bone loss: a randomized controlled open-label prospective trial
PubMed ID: 15231008
Winter Ca+D prevented seasonal bone loss and improved BMD measuresâsupports skeletal wellbeing.
- Effect of supplementation of calcium and vitamin D on bone mineral density and bone mineral content in peri- and post-menopause women; a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15501704
Long randomized trial where Ca+D prevented bone lossâstrong evidence supporting overall skeletal health.
- Effect of habitual dietary calcium intake on calcium supplementation in 12-14-y-old girls
PubMed ID: 15531696
One-year 500 mg/day Ca produced a small but significant increase in whole-body BMD in 12â14-year-old girlsâdirect pediatric bone growth evidence.
- The effect of calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation on the healing of the proximal humerus fracture: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 15386160
Elderly fracture patients given 1 g Ca + 800 IU D had higher fracture-site BMD at 6 weeksâdirect evidence for faster early healing.
- Comparison of the effects of calcium loading with calcium citrate or calcium carbonate on bone turnover in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 14722627
Calcium citrate reduced bone-resorption markers much more than carbonateâbiochemical evidence for preserving bone density.
- Nutrition of very low birth weight infants fed human milk with or without supplemental trace elements: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15448423
Fortified human milk in VLBW infants increased mineral intake and improved bone-related biochemistry and early growth.
- Is dietary counselling effective in increasing dietary calcium, protein and energy intake in patients with osteoporotic fractures? A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15250845
Dietitian counseling increased dietary calcium intake among older patients with osteoporotic fractures â supports skeletal-wellbeing through improved intake.
- Comparison of the effects of two different types of calcium supplementation on markers of bone metabolism in a postmenopausal osteopenic population with low calcium intake: a double-blind placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15259281
Calcium formulations reduced bone formation markers and one improved spine BMD slightly â supports skeletal health.
- YOUTH: decisions and challenges in designing an osteoporosis prevention intervention for teen girls
PubMed ID: 15475040
Design paper for an intervention targeting higher calcium intake in teen girls â directly aimed at bone growth (no outcomes reported).
- Dairy intakes affect bone density in the elderly
PubMed ID: 15447921
Epidemiologic and randomized-subgroup data linking higher dairy/calcium to preserved hip BMD in older men and reduced bone loss.
- School-milk intervention trial enhances growth and bone mineral accretion in Chinese girls aged 10-12 years in Beijing
PubMed ID: 15230999
School milk (calcium) RCT in girls aged 10â12 increased height, total-body BMC and BMD over two years â direct high-quality evidence.
- Alendronate versus calcitriol for the prevention of bone loss after cardiac transplantation
PubMed ID: 14973216
Post-heart-transplant bone-loss attenuation with calcitriol (Ca handling) demonstrates skeletal benefit in high-risk patients.
- Calcium and calcitriol prophylaxis attenuates posttransplant bone loss
PubMed ID: 15502727
Direct evidence that calcium + calcitriol improved BMD at multiple sites in transplant patientsâstrong general skeletal benefit with Ca as part of regimen.
- Estrogen and/or calcium plus vitamin D increase mandibular bone mass
PubMed ID: 15295946
Mandibular bone mass improvement with calcium + vitamin D indicates oral/skeletal benefit.
- Alfacalcidol reduces accelerated bone turnover in elderly women with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 15221494
Alfacalcidol + calcium decreased turnover and modestly increased lumbar BMDâbeneficial for skeletal health.
- Treatment with intermittent calcitriol and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation
PubMed ID: 14717945
Intermittent calcitriol + calcium preserved total hip BMD after renal transplant.
- Beneficial effect of etidronate therapy in immobilized hip fracture patients
PubMed ID: 15024332
Immobilized hip-fracture patients: etidronate reduced resorption and improved calcium balanceâdirect clinical context of fracture/early recovery and mineral balance.
- A randomised, controlled comparison of different calcium and vitamin D supplementation regimens in elderly women after hip fracture: The Nottingham Neck of Femur (NONOF) Study
PubMed ID: 14695863
Vitamin DÂącalcium increased BMD and suppressed PTH in elderly postâfracture women; calcium was part of the effective regimen.
- Benefits of milk powder supplementation on bone accretion in Chinese children
PubMed ID: 15095035
Large randomized trial: higherâdose milk powder Ca increased hip/spine BMD and total body BMD gains in childrenâdirect, highâquality evidence for bone growth.
- A high dairy protein, high-calcium diet minimizes bone turnover in overweight adults during weight loss
PubMed ID: 14988448
Highâcalcium dairy diet during weight loss attenuated increases in bone resorption markers, protecting bone density under catabolic conditions.
- Long-term persistence of the urine calcium-lowering effect of potassium bicarbonate in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15572425
Demonstrated dose-dependent reductions in urinary calcium and modeled bone calcium retention over 3 years in postmenopausal women (supports maintenance of bone calcium).
- Bone mineralization and growth are enhanced in preterm infants fed an isocaloric, nutrient-enriched preterm formula through term
PubMed ID: 15585774
Preterm infants receiving higher-calcium formula had large, direct increases in bone mineral contentâstrong pediatric evidence for calcium aiding bone growth.
- Overweight postmenopausal women lose bone with moderate weight reduction and 1 g/day calcium intake
PubMed ID: 15746990
Randomized comparison showed increasing calcium intake (~1.7 g/d) reduced bone loss during weight loss in postmenopausal womenâstrong direct evidence for maintaining BMD.
- The effect of calcium supplementation on bone density in premenarcheal females: a co-twin approach
PubMed ID: 15472185
Randomized co-twin trial in premenarcheal girls: daily 1200 mg calcium produced significant increases in BMD and total body BMC over 12â18 months â direct evidence for supporting bone growth in children.
- Fruit and vegetable intakes are an independent predictor of bone size in early pubertal children
PubMed ID: 14749239
Early pubertal girls with higher fruit/veg intake had larger bone area and altered Ca/PTHârelevant to growth.
- Biological effects of drinking-water mineral composition on calcium balance and bone remodeling markers
PubMed ID: 15359356
Switch to bicarbonateârich mineral water (containing Ca) increased ionized Ca, reduced PTH and bone resorption markersâfavors bone maintenance.
- Clodronate reduces vertebral fracture risk in women with postmenopausal or secondary osteoporosis: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled 3-year study
PubMed ID: 15068495
Large 3âyear RCT showing clodronate halved vertebral fracture riskâdirect fracture outcome evidence.
- Determinants of changes in bone mass and femoral neck structure, and physical performance after menopause: a 9-year follow-up of initially peri-menopausal women
PubMed ID: 15365700
Longitudinal data show bone mass declines after menopause; factors (HRT) explained maintenanceâcontext for bone density preservation.
- Interaction between calcium intake and menarcheal age on bone mass gain: an eight-year follow-up study from prepuberty to postmenarche
PubMed ID: 15507508
Randomized trial in prepubertal girls: daily calcium supplements increased later bone mass gainâdirect pediatric bone growth evidence.
- Prednisolone therapy in Duchenne muscular dystrophy prolongs ambulation and prevents scoliosis
PubMed ID: 15272899
DMD trial included Caârich diet and vitamin D with prednisolone and showed prevention of scoliosis and prolonged ambulationâsupports bone mass preservation.
- Provision of high-protein supplement for patients recovering from hip fracture
PubMed ID: 15105027
After hip fracture, a highâprotein drink increased calcium intake and improved albuminâsupportive for nutritional aid in bone healing.
- Valvular calcification in hemodialysis patients randomized to calcium-based phosphorus binders or sevelamer
PubMed ID: 14765851
Calciumâbased phosphate binders were associated with progression of vascular/valvular calcificationârelevant negative effect to consider for general skeletal/vascular mineral balance.
- Effects of discontinuation as well as intervention of cyclic therapy with etidronate on bone remodeling after cementless total hip arthroplasty
PubMed ID: 15207760
Etidronate + calcium lactate regimen reduced early periprosthetic BMD loss after hip arthroplasty â direct BMD preservation with calcium present as adjunct.
- The effects of calcitriol therapy on serum interleukin-1, interleukin-6 and tumour necrosis factor-alpha concentrations in post-menopausal patients with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 15587751
Postmenopausal osteoporotic women all received 1000 mg/day calcium; addition of calcitriol produced measurable BMD increases â calcium was the baseline therapy supporting bone outcomes.
- Effect of 18 months of treatment with alfacalcidol on bone in patients with mild to moderate chronic renal failure
PubMed ID: 15031343
Alfacalcidol produced spine and femoral BMD increases in pre-dialysis renal failure; calcium/vitamin D axis strongly implicated.
- Acute effects of calcitonin nasal spray on serum C-telopeptide of type 1 collagen (CTx) levels in elderly osteopenic women with increased bone turnover
PubMed ID: 15365658
Calcitonin nasal spray study included calcium/vitamin D coâtherapy and produced ~33% reductions in resorption markers â supports bone-strengthening biology where calcium participates.
- [Clinical study on treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis by Yigu capsule]
PubMed ID: 15366587
Herbal Yigu capsule trial reported clinically meaningful BMD increases and reduced urinary Ca/Cr; calcium not sole agent but bone benefit observed.
- The effect of intranasal salmon calcitonin therapy on bone mineral density in idiopathic male osteoporosis without vertebral fractures--an open label study
PubMed ID: 15664001
Osteoporosis trial where all subjects received calcium+vitamin D; adding calcitonin produced greater spine and hip BMD gains â shows calcium as baseline supportive therapy for maintaining BMD.
- The effect of adjuvant calcium phosphate coating on a porous-coated femoral stem
PubMed ID: 15241158
HAP/TCP coating on femoral stems markedly reduced radiolucencies and improved osseointegrationâstrong evidence that calciumâcontaining materials aid bone healing and integration.
- Randomized trial of etidronate plus calcium and vitamin D for treatment of low bone mineral density in Crohn's disease
PubMed ID: 15704046
Crohn's patients given Ca+D showed significant BMD increasesâdirect BMD evidence in a deficient group.
- Cumulative effects of calcium supplementation and physical activity on bone accretion in premenarchal children: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15895314
Preâmenarchal girls: calcium plus exercise produced large BMD gainsâstrong evidence for supporting bone growth in children.
- The prevention of hip fracture with risedronate and ergocalciferol plus calcium supplementation in elderly women with Alzheimer disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16087821
Risedronate on background of ergocalciferol + calcium substantially reduced fracturesâcalcium was co-therapy but the fracture benefit is primarily due to bisphosphonate.
- Calcium supplementation and bone mineral density in females from childhood to young adulthood: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15640478
Pubertal supplementation increased bone accrual during the growth spurtârobust randomized longâterm trial evidence.
- Skeletal site selectivity in the effects of calcium supplementation on areal bone mineral density gain: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in prepubertal boys
PubMed ID: 15755866
Prepubertal boys had significant increases in limb aBMD with 850 mg/day calciumâdirect pediatric growth effect.
- Platelet-derived growth factor stimulates bone fill and rate of attachment level gain: results of a large multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16332231
rhPDGF added to a betaâtricalcium phosphate matrix materially improved periodontal bone fillâstrong evidence for calciumâcontaining graft aiding local bone healing.
- Changes in bone turnover markers after calcium-enriched milk supplementation in healthy postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, prospective clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15668602
Higher-dose Ca+D fortified milk reduced bone resorption markers in postmenopausal women, supporting BMD preservation.
- Effects of calcium, dairy product, and vitamin D supplementation on bone mass accrual and body composition in 10-12-y-old girls: a 2-y randomized trial
PubMed ID: 16280447
Foodâbased calcium (cheese) showed some cortical bone advantages in prepubertal girls but effects were inconsistent after growth adjustment.
- Exercise frequency and calcium intake predict 4-year bone changes in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 16283062
Observational/cohort evidence that higher calcium intake linked to modest BMD gains in postmenopausal women (supports density maintenance).
- Calcium- and vitamin D3-fortified milk reduces bone loss at clinically relevant skeletal sites in older men: a 2-year randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16491287
RCT: Ca+D fortified milk produced significantly less bone loss at clinically relevant sites in older men.
- Racial differences in calcium retention in response to dietary salt in adolescent girls
PubMed ID: 15817862
Metabolic study in adolescent girls showed differences in calcium retention and sensitivity to dietary saltâdirectly informative on calcium balance during growth.
- Prophylactic calcium and vitamin D treatments in steroid-treated children with nephrotic syndrome
PubMed ID: 16382319
Children on steroids randomized to Ca+D had far less BMD decline vs no supplementation (strong protective effect on bone density).
- Amelioration of osteoporosis and hypovitaminosis D by sunlight exposure in hospitalized, elderly women with Alzheimer's disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16007329
Sunlight exposure intervention including calcium increased BMD and reduced fractures in elderly women â strong bone-related benefit.
- An evaluation of managing and educating patients on the risk of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 15841891
Pharmacist education increased the proportion of at-risk glucocorticoid patients taking calcium supplements â improves skeletal-care behaviors.
- Comparing the effect of short term post meals and bedtime calcium supplementation on the C-terminal telopeptide crosslinks and PTH levels in postmenopausal osteopenic women
PubMed ID: 16858933
Bedtime calcium carbonate acutely lowered CTX and nighttime PTH â supports bone resorption suppression.
- Consumption of a high calcium mineral water lowers biochemical indices of bone remodeling in postmenopausal women with low calcium intake
PubMed ID: 15744450
High-calcium mineral water (596 mg/day) lowered PTH and bone-resorption markers â supports bone strength.
- Bioavailability of calcium: comparison of calcium carbonate and milk and the effect of vitamin D, age, and sex using 24-hour urine calcium as a method
PubMed ID: 16362456
CaCO3 and milk increased 24-h urinary calcium (absorption proxy) â indicates bioavailable calcium for bone mineralization.
- Randomized trial comparing two methods of increasing dietary calcium intake in children with inflammatory bowel disease
PubMed ID: 15795602
Behavioral intervention in children with IBD increased daily calcium intake markedly â directly relevant to pediatric bone growth.
- A randomized controlled trial for the primary prevention of osteoporosis among preadolescent girl scouts: 1-year outcomes of a behavioral program
PubMed ID: 15681310
Behavioral program maintained/improved calcium intake in preadolescent girlsâsupports adequate intake during growth.
- Effects of school milk intervention on cortical bone accretion and indicators relevant to bone metabolism in Chinese girls aged 10-12 y in Beijing
PubMed ID: 15883444
Calcium-fortified (Âąvit D) milk produced clear increases in periosteal diameter and cortical thickness in schoolgirls over 24 months.
- Vitamin D receptor Fok1 polymorphisms affect calcium absorption, kinetics, and bone mineralization rates during puberty
PubMed ID: 15883634
VDR Fok1 genotype linked to lower calcium absorption and ~63 mg/day less skeletal calcium accretion during puberty (direct relevance to pediatric bone growth).
- Endodontic complications after plastic restorations in general practice
PubMed ID: 15910477
Calcium hydroxide lining protected dental pulp under restorationsâevidence for local calcium material aiding tissue protection/healing.
- A new active vitamin D, ED-71, increases bone mass in osteoporotic patients under vitamin D supplementation: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15972580
Vitamin D analog EDâ71 increased spine/hip BMD with calcium background (supports density when combined therapy used).
- Dietary calcium intake protects women consuming oral contraceptives from spine and hip bone loss
PubMed ID: 15998785
Direct RCT evidence: increasing dairy-derived calcium protected hip and spine BMD in young women.
- Relationships among vitamin D levels, parathyroid hormone, and calcium absorption in young adolescents
PubMed ID: 16076940
Adolescent study directly links vitamin D, PTH and calcium absorption â key determinants of bone accrual during growth.
- Cage containing a biphasic calcium phosphate ceramic (Triosite) for the treatment of cervical spondylosis
PubMed ID: 15936361
Biphasic calcium phosphate ceramic used in PEEK cages led to complete cervical fusion and fewer donor-site problems â direct evidence calciumâcontaining materials aid bone healing.
- Initial fusion rates with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/compression resistant matrix and a hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate/collagen carrier in posterolateral spinal fusion
PubMed ID: 16094268
rhBMPâ2 delivered with a calciumâphosphate carrier produced faster, higherâgrade spinal fusion vs iliac crest graft â strong evidence that calciumâcontaining carriers enhance local bone healing in surgery.
- [Prevention of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in patients with primary glomerulonephritis]
PubMed ID: 16321186
In glucocorticoid-treated patients, calcium alone did not prevent BMD loss but was part of the regimen; addition of alfacalcidol preserved BMD â calcium necessary but not always sufficient.
- Prevention of osteoporosis: a randomized clinical trial to increase calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 15944165
Behavioral intervention successfully increased children's calcium intake to recommended levels â directly relevant to supporting bone growth in children (intake data).
- Power training is more effective than strength training for maintaining bone mineral density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15746294
Power resistance training preserved spine and hip BMD in postmenopausal women who were receiving calcium + vitamin D (calcium part of supportive therapy).
- Ibandronate produces significant, similar antifracture efficacy in North American and European women: new clinical findings from BONE
PubMed ID: 15811208
Ibandronate trial (background calcium + vitamin D) showed significant vertebral fracture risk reduction; calcium was given to all participants.
- Effect of teriparatide [rhPTH(1-34)] on BMD when given to postmenopausal women receiving hormone replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 16418784
Large spine/hip BMD increases shown in trial where all patients received 1000 mg Ca + vitDâstrong direct bone-density signal.
- Resorbable cement for the augmentation of internally-fixed unstable trochanteric fractures. A prospective, randomised multicentre study
PubMed ID: 16129742
Resorbable calciumâphosphate cement used in hipâfracture fixation reduced early pain and improved early functionâdirect surgical boneâhealing adjunct.
- One year of alendronate after one year of parathyroid hormone (1-84) for osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 16093464
Alendronate after PTH preserved/increased BMD substantially (calcium/vitD background)âstrong evidence for maintained BMD.
- A prospective randomized study for prevention of postrenal transplantation bone loss
PubMed ID: 15840055
Postâtransplant groups (all given 500 mg Ca/day) avoided the bone loss seen in controls when treated (Ca part of baseline regimen).
- The effect of raloxifene after discontinuation of long-term alendronate treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 16352692
Continuing or switching antiresorptive therapy preserved/increased BMD in patients receiving Ca+VitD.
- Effects of short-term alendronate on bone mineral density in haemodialysis patients
PubMed ID: 16109088
Shortâcourse alendronate preserved regional hip BMD in haemodialysis patients (relevant to preserving density).
- Calcium supplementation increases stature and bone mineral mass of 16- to 18-year-old boys
PubMed ID: 15755856
Randomized trial in teenage boys: 1 g/day Ca for 13 months increased wholeâbody and lumbar spine BMC and heightâdirect evidence for growth support.
- The effect of calcitonin on biochemical markers and zinc excretion in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 15978968
Calcitonin markedly lowered turnover in osteoporotic women all on calciumâsupports bone preservation when combined with Ca.
- A mother-based intervention trial for osteoporosis prevention in children
PubMed ID: 16336993
Behavioral intervention increased reported calcium intake in childrenâthe study targeted child calcium intake and activity.
- Serum osteoprotegerin and receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappaB ligand (RANKL) concentrations in allogeneic stem cell transplant-recipients: a role in bone loss?
PubMed ID: 16437190
PostâSCT patients lost hip bone despite calcium+vitamin D; bone biomarkers changedâdirectly examines bone density context where calcium was used.
- Healing of intrabony defects following treatment with an oily calcium hydroxide suspension (Osteoinductal). A controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 16365721
Oily calcium hydroxide application during periodontal surgery produced significantly greater pocket reduction and attachment gainâdirect evidence of calcium aiding local bone/periodontal healing.
- Screening elderly women for risk of future fractures--participation rates and impact on incidence of falls and fractures
PubMed ID: 15812582
Screening program that included recommending calcium+vitamin D reduced fracture incidence by ~56%âstrong evidence linking calcium-containing recommendation to lower fractures at population level.
- Effects of yogurt supplementation on the growth of preschool children in Beijing suburbs
PubMed ID: 16131023
Randomized yogurt supplementation in preschool children increased height/weight gains and forearm BMDâdirect evidence that dietary calcium supports bone growth in kids.
- Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and the risk of fractures
PubMed ID: 16481635
Large RCT: daily calcium+vitamin D produced a small but statistically significant hip BMD increase over ~7 years.
- Randomized controlled trial of calcium in healthy older women
PubMed ID: 16945613
Five-year calcium RCT in older women showed sustained small increases in spine/hip/total body BMD.
- A randomized controlled trial of calcium supplementation to increase bone mineral density in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 16802360
Children with juvenile arthritis on calcium+vitamin D showed a small but significant total-body BMD increase over 2 years.
- Effects of an exercise program and a calcium supplementation on bone in children: a randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 17342880
Short-term calcium supplementation in children improved bone ultrasound parameters linked to bone quality.
- Calcium retention in adolescent boys on a range of controlled calcium intakes
PubMed ID: 16895892
Metabolic balance study defined intakes for maximal calcium retention in adolescent boys (~1140 mg/day), informative for pediatric bone accrual.
- Effects of calcium supplementation on clinical fracture and bone structure: results of a 5-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in elderly women
PubMed ID: 16636212
1200 mg/day calcium produced measurable BMD and QUS improvements; benefits evident with good adherence.
- Effect of calcium, vitamins K1 and D3 on bone in galactosemia
PubMed ID: 16782422
Calcium with vitamins K1 and D improved lumbar spine BMC in a pediatric metabolic condition.
- Skeletal site-dependent response of bone mineral density and quantitative ultrasound parameters following a 12-month dietary intervention using dairy products fortified with calcium and vitamin D: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 17181890
Fortified dairy Ca+vitD improved several BMD sites in postmenopausal women, while calcium pills alone did not.
- A randomized clinical trial of dietary calcium to improve bone accretion in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 16647414
Behavioral intervention raising dietary calcium in children produced larger gains in total and regional BMC over 12 months.
- The effect on behavior and bone mineral density of individualized bone mineral density feedback and educational interventions in premenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial [NCT00273260]
PubMed ID: 16430773
Behavioral intervention increased Ca use and led to measurable femoral neck BMD increases at one year.
- Long-term effects of calcium-vitamin-D3-fortified milk on bone geometry and strength in older men
PubMed ID: 16725396
Two-year fortified milk (1000 mg Ca + 800 IU D) reduced cortical bone loss and preserved strength indices in older men.
- Effect of calcium fortified milk supplementation with or without vitamin K on biochemical markers of bone turnover in premenopausal women
PubMed ID: 17030114
High-calcium milk reduced bone turnover markers in young women â consistent with maintenance/accumulation of BMD.
- Reversal of adynamic bone disease by lowering of dialysate calcium
PubMed ID: 16837920
Lowering peritoneal dialysate Ca normalized bone formation in adynamic bone diseaseâstrong contribution to skeletal wellbeing in PD patients.
- Disassociation of bone resorption and formation by GLP-2: a 14-day study in healthy postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 17081815
GLP-2 robustly reduced bone resorption markersâfavors skeletal maintenance if translated to long-term outcomes.
- Effect of micronutrient supplement on health and nutritional status of schoolchildren: bone health and body composition
PubMed ID: 16426961
Micronutrient drink containing calcium produced modest improvements in growth and femoral neck BMD in schoolchildren over 14 months â supports bone growth though multi-nutrient.
- Skeletal benefits from calcium supplementation are limited in children with calcium intakes near 800 mg daily
PubMed ID: 17019522
Direct RCT in children: calcium addition produced minimal overall bone benefit but a clear pelvic BMC gain in prepubertal subgroup.
- Calcium supplement ingestion may alter lumbar spine bone mineral density measurement
PubMed ID: 16785075
Demonstrated that recent oral calcium can change spine DXA measurements â important for interpreting 'maintain bone density' assessments.
- Partial neutralization of the acidogenic Western diet with potassium citrate increases bone mass in postmenopausal women with osteopenia
PubMed ID: 17035614
Potassium citrate reduced urinary Ca and modestly increased spine/hip BMD â shows importance of calcium balance for maintaining BMD.
- Hypocalcemia in healthy young girls in Tehran
PubMed ID: 17061611
Adolescents with low calcium corrected biochemical deficits after 20 days of high-dose calcium â supports role in growth-stage bone metabolism.
- Calcium phosphate cement for augmentation did not improve results after internal fixation of displaced femoral neck fractures: a randomized study of 118 patients
PubMed ID: 16752286
Randomized trial testing calcium phosphate cement augmentation around screws in femoral neck fracture fixationâdirect test of a calcium-based material in bone healing (no durable benefit found).
- The effects of bone therapy on tibial bone loss in young women with anorexia nervosa
PubMed ID: 16231362
Women with anorexia: calcium plus vitamin D arm produced significant improvement in tibial bone measures versus control, directly supporting bone strength.
- Optimal vitamin D status and serum parathyroid hormone concentrations in African American women
PubMed ID: 16960175
Demonstrates that calciumâreplete intake (1200â1500 mg/day) influences PTH response to vitamin D and is contextually linked to bone loss risk assessment.
- A positive dose-response effect of vitamin D supplementation on site-specific bone mineral augmentation in adolescent girls: a double-blinded randomized placebo-controlled 1-year intervention
PubMed ID: 16753014
Adolescent girls with adequate calcium intake showed doseâresponsive vitamin D increases in bone mineral gainsâdirect evidence of bone accrual in youth when calcium is adequate.
- Effects of alendronate combined with hormone replacement therapy on osteoporotic postmenopausal Chinese women
PubMed ID: 16713432
In osteoporotic women receiving background calcium, adding alendronate markedly increased spine and trochanter BMD â calcium present as part of regimen supporting BMD maintenance.
- Daily nasal spray of hPTH(1-34) for 3 months increases bone mass in osteoporotic subjects: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 16767525
Highâdose nasal PTH given with calcium/vitamin D increased lumbar spine BMD and bone formation markers â calcium was background but BMD gains are directly relevant.
- The effects of hormone replacement therapy and resistance training on spine bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 17291843
Resistance training helped preserve/increase spine BMDâa broad contributor to skeletal wellbeing.
- Primary flap closure combined with Emdogain alone or Emdogain and Cerasorb in the treatment of intra-bony defects
PubMed ID: 17092241
Enamel matrix derivative with tricalcium phosphate improved periodontal bone outcomes â directly relevant to bone/periodontal healing using calcium-containing graft.
- Direct pulp capping with a dentin bonding system in human teeth: a clinical and histological evaluation
PubMed ID: 16802637
Calcium hydroxide induced dentin bridgingâsupports dental hard tissue (part of skeletal system) wellbeing.
- Efficacy and tolerability of once-weekly administration of 17.5 mg risedronate in Japanese patients with involutional osteoporosis: a comparison with 2.5-mg once-daily dosage regimen
PubMed ID: 16937274
Risedronate onceâweekly/daily increased lumbar spine BMD; patients received calcium supplementation (though agent tested was bisphosphonate).
- Impact of dietary and lifestyle on vitamin D in healthy student girls aged 11-15 years
PubMed ID: 16953055
Adolescent girls had low dietary calcium intake and some vitamin D deficiency â directly relevant to bone accrual in youth.
- Effects of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on hip bone mineral density and calcium-related analytes in elderly ambulatory Australian women: a five-year randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18089701
5-year randomized data show calcium (particularly with vitamin D) preserved hip BMD and reduced bone turnover â direct and robust.
- Two-year randomized controlled trial of vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin D3 plus calcium on the bone health of older women
PubMed ID: 17243866
Calcium with vitamins D and K produced modest ultradistal radius BMC increases and improved bone biomarkers.
- Bone mineral density and bone markers in patients with a recent low-energy fracture: effect of 1 y of treatment with calcium and vitamin D
PubMed ID: 17616788
Preserved/increased lumbar spine BMD vs placebo over 12 months in recent-fracture patients receiving Ca+D.
- Exercise and calcium combined results in a greater osteogenic effect than either factor alone: a blinded randomized placebo-controlled trial in boys
PubMed ID: 17181396
Randomized trial in boys: calcium with exercise produced 2â3% extra BMC accrual at loaded sitesâa direct benefit for bone growth.
- Changes in biochemical indexes of bone metabolism and bone mineral density after a 12-mo dietary intervention program: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 17823446
Fortified dairy+vitD improved BMD and bone markers better than calcium pillsârelevant to skeletal health though confounded by dairy/vitD.
- Young adolescents who respond to an inulin-type fructan substantially increase total absorbed calcium and daily calcium accretion to the skeleton
PubMed ID: 17951496
Adolescent responders to inulin-type fructans had increased fractional calcium absorption and whole-body calcium accretion over one year (equivalent to ~+250 mg/day calcium) â relevant to bone growth.
- Premenopausal overweight women do not lose bone during moderate weight loss with adequate or higher calcium intake
PubMed ID: 17413095
Direct RCT evidence that higher calcium intake prevented bone loss during weight loss.
- Effect of recombinant human parathyroid hormone (1-84) on vertebral fracture and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 17339618
Significant increases in spine and hip BMD in PTH(1â84) trial where calcium (700 mg/d) was coadministeredâstrong, direct boneâdensity outcome.
- Risk factors for stress fracture among young female cross-country runners
PubMed ID: 17805074
Observational cohort: lower dietary calcium associated with higher stressâfracture risk in female runnersâsupports role of calcium intake in fracture prevention (associative).
- Preliminary findings: 25(OH)D levels and PTH are indicators of rapid bone accrual in pubertal children
PubMed ID: 17914135
Children on a calcium trial: interactions of vitamin D/PTH with boneâarea and BMC accrual over ~2 yearsâdirectly relevant to pediatric bone growth.
- A follow-up study on the effects of a milk supplement on bone mineral density of postmenopausal Chinese women in Malaysia
PubMed ID: 17315084
Dietary milk supplement (calcium source) maintained higher calcium intake and preserved BMD vs controls â direct supportive evidence.
- Effects of protein-rich supplementation and nandrolone on bone tissue after a hip fracture
PubMed ID: 17498850
Postâhipâfracture patients receiving calcium+vitamin D (background) showed wholeâbody BMD gains with nutritional intervention â pertinent to boneâhealing contexts.
- Validity and reliability of a calcium checklist in early elementary-school children
PubMed ID: 17666123
Study validated a simple calcium intake checklist in 6â10âyearâolds â directly relevant to assessing calcium intake supporting bone growth in children.
- Distribution and correlates of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels in a sample of patients with hip fracture
PubMed ID: 18179991
Strong observational link between low calcium and low hip BMD in fracture patients â broadly relevant to skeletal health status.
- Improvement of bone and mineral parameters related to adynamic bone disease by diminishing dialysate calcium
PubMed ID: 17643363
Dialysate calcium altered PTH and bone turnover markersârelevant to maintenance of bone mineral homeostasis.
- Effect of once-weekly oral alendronate on bone loss in men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 17371886
Calcium + vitamin D were provided with alendronate in men on ADT who experienced BMD gainsâcalcium supports density maintenance as background therapy.
- The effects of daily alendronate, daily calcitonin and alendronate every other day on bone mineral density in osteoporotic men
PubMed ID: 18033629
Osteoporotic men receiving calcium (1000 mg/day) alongside drug therapy had lumbar spine BMD increases.
- Geometric indices of bone strength are associated with physical activity and dietary calcium intake in healthy older women
PubMed ID: 17147487
Higher dietary calcium associated with better femoral geometry and strength indicesâsupports bone maintenance.
- Perceived milk intolerance is related to bone mineral content in 10- to 13-year-old female adolescents
PubMed ID: 17766507
Adolescent girls avoiding milk consumed less calcium and had lower spinal BMCâdirect evidence linking calcium intake and bone growth in adolescents.
- Treatment of root sensitivity after periodontal therapy
PubMed ID: 17907482
Topical calciumâphosphate promoter reduced dentin sensitivity after periodontal therapyâdirect dental/skeletal tissue benefit.
- High prevalence of osteoporosis in Saudi men
PubMed ID: 17457450
Population data of widespread low BMD tied to low calcium intake supports the central role of calcium in skeletal health at the population level.
- Longterm effect of intermittent cyclical etidronate therapy on corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis in Japanese patients with connective tissue disease: 7-year followup
PubMed ID: 18050368
Steroid-treated cohort receiving calcium/alfacalcidol showed modest spine BMD increases over long term (calcium part of background therapy).
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of adhesive pulp capping in primary molars following hemostasis with 1.25% sodium hypochlorite: 2-year results
PubMed ID: 17672261
Direct pulp-capping in primary molars with calcium hydroxide showed high success â relevant to dental/bony structures in children (local effect).
- Randomized controlled trial of the effects of calcium with or without vitamin D on bone structure and bone-related chemistry in elderly women with vitamin D insufficiency
PubMed ID: 18410225
1000 mg calcium in elderly women produced small BMD effectsâsome support for skeletal maintenance in older adults.
- Calcium supplementation and bone mineral accretion in adolescent girls: an 18-mo randomized controlled trial with 2-y follow-up
PubMed ID: 18258639
Adolescent girls randomized to calcium had greater bone mineral accrual and lower bone turnover while taking supplements (direct evidence for supporting growth during youth).
- Surgical treatment of periodontal intrabony defects with calcium sulfate implant and barrier versus collagen barrier or open flap debridement alone: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18834243
Local calcium sulfate graft improved periodontal defect healing vs debridement â direct evidence that a calcium-based material can aid local bone/periodontal healing.
- Randomized controlled trial of calcium supplementation in healthy, nonosteoporotic, older men
PubMed ID: 19001206
1200 mg/day calcium in men produced meaningful BMD increases and reduced bone turnover markers over 2 years (strong direct evidence for maintaining/increasing BMD).
- Nutritional impact of elevated calcium transport activity in carrots
PubMed ID: 18202180
Markedly improved dietary Ca bioavailability from biofortified carrots supports overall skeletal mineral supply.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on fracture risk: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18541589
Randomized 1200 mg/day Ca reduced minimalâtrauma fracture risk during active treatment â direct evidence for fracture risk reduction on treatment.
- Short-term effect of bedtime consumption of fermented milk supplemented with calcium, inulin-type fructans and caseinphosphopeptides on bone metabolism in healthy, postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 19030908
Bedtime Caâcontaining fermented milk reduced nocturnal bone resorption â supportive shortâterm skeletal effect.
- Treatment with potassium bicarbonate lowers calcium excretion and bone resorption in older men and women
PubMed ID: 18940881
In people receiving Ca, bicarbonate reduced bone resorption markers and urinary Ca loss (favors bone density maintenance).
- Biochemical markers of bone turnover associated with calcium supplementation in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 19035501
Direct evidence: 1,000 mg/day Ca increased total body BMD in children with JRA over 24 months.
- A diet high in protein, dairy, and calcium attenuates bone loss over twelve months of weight loss and maintenance relative to a conventional high-carbohydrate diet in adults
PubMed ID: 18492840
Randomized diet providing ~1140 mg calcium/day significantly attenuated loss (or increased) BMD at whole body, lumbar spine and total hip over 12 months.
- Calcium and vitamin d supplementation decreases incidence of stress fractures in female navy recruits
PubMed ID: 18433305
Large randomized trial in female Navy recruits: 2000 mg calcium + 800 IU vitamin D produced ~20% relative reduction in stress fractures (statistically significant).
- A comparison of calcium, calcitriol, and alendronate in corticosteroid-treated premenopausal patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
PubMed ID: 19004038
In steroid-treated SLE patients, calcium (Âącalcitriol) largely preserved lumbar spine BMD though hip showed slight lossâmixed but shows some preservation of BMD.
- Effects of two years' milk supplementation on size-corrected bone mineral density of Chinese girls
PubMed ID: 18296324
Calciumâfortified milk over 2 years increased sizeâadjusted BMD in girls â direct evidence for maintaining/building bone density.
- Apparent efficacy of food-based calcium supplementation in preventing rickets in Bangladesh
PubMed ID: 18180882
Milkâbased calcium supplementation prevented rickets and supported normal bone development in children â strong maintenance/accumulation effect.
- Breast safety and efficacy of genistein aglycone for postmenopausal bone loss: a follow-up study
PubMed ID: 18796517
Genistein improved BMD in women who all received Ca+D, indicating maintained/improved density in the context of adequate calcium intake.
- Effect of daily oral minodronate on vertebral fractures in Japanese postmenopausal women with established osteoporosis: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study
PubMed ID: 19101754
In trial where all received calcium+D, adding minodronate reduced vertebral fractures by ~59%âcalcium was background therapy.
- Comparison of autogenous bone graft and endothermic calcium phosphate cement for defect augmentation in tibial plateau fractures. A multicenter, prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 18829901
Calcium phosphate cement reduced articular subsidence versus autograft in tibial plateau repairâdirect surgical boneâhealing application of calcium material.
- Raloxifene plus ossein-hydroxyapatite compound versus raloxifene plus calcium carbonate to control bone loss in postmenopausal women: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 18791486
OHC vs calcium carbonate added to raloxifene showed better preservation of bone ultrasound measures; calcium formulation comparisons directly relevant to maintaining bone mass.
- Predictors of calcium retention in adolescent boys
PubMed ID: 18840643
Direct study in adolescent boys: dietary calcium intake was the strongest predictor of calcium retentionâstrong support for calcium in bone growth.
- [Alendronate prevents steroid-induced osteoporosis in patients with rheumatic diseases]
PubMed ID: 19040000
In steroid users Ca was provided and alendronate+Ca increased BMD â supports role of Ca within skeletal-health regimens.
- Effect of reducing dietary mineral content on growth performance, water intake, excreta dry matter content and blood parameters of broilers
PubMed ID: 18409094
Young broiler study: insufficient dietary Ca impaired growth and bone strengthâsupports importance of adequate Ca for growth-phase bone development (animal model).
- Treatment of vitamin D depletion after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a randomized prospective clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18996761
Combination of 1500 mg Ca with vitamin D repletion attenuated hip BMD loss after bariatric surgery â supports general skeletal health.
- Short and long-term variations in serum calciotropic hormones after a single very large dose of ergocalciferol (vitamin D2) or cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) in the elderly
PubMed ID: 18492750
Cholecalciferol significantly raised 25(OH)D and lowered PTH in elderly womenâimproves Ca homeostasis relevant to skeletal health.
- Success of pulpectomy with zinc oxide-eugenol vs calcium hydroxide/iodoform paste in primary molars: a clinical study
PubMed ID: 18767509
Vitapex (calcium-hydroxide/iodoform) in primary molar pulpectomy showed faster radiographic healingâlocal Ca-based material aiding tissue healing.
- Efficacy of intravenous alfacalcidol in the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients on hemodialysis
PubMed ID: 18259100
Alfacalcidol reduced iPTH and modestly raised serum calciumâactions that influence bone remodelling and density.
- Cinacalcet HCl and concurrent low-dose vitamin D improves treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in dialysis patients compared with vitamin D alone: the ACHIEVE study results
PubMed ID: 18945995
Strong PTH reductions with cinacalcet+vitamin D in dialysis patientsâdirectly relevant to reducing bone turnover and maintaining density.
- Effect of depot oral cholecalciferol treatment on secondary hyperparathyroidism in stage 3 and stage 4 chronic kidney diseases patients
PubMed ID: 18569914
Monthly highâdose vitamin D increased calcidiol and lowered PTH in CKDâfavorable for bone density maintenance.
- Eight months of regular in-school jumping improves indices of bone strength in adolescent boys and Girls: the POWER PE study
PubMed ID: 18302501
Schoolâbased jumping program in adolescents increased multiple bone measuresâdirectly relevant to bone growth in youth (exercise rather than supplement).
- Sustained efficacy of risedronate in men with primary and secondary osteoporosis: results of a 2-year study
PubMed ID: 18762944
Large osteoporosis trial: calcium (with vitamin D) provided as standard background while risedronate substantially increased BMD.
- Commercial weight loss diets meet nutrient requirements in free living adults over 8 weeks: a randomised controlled weight loss trial
PubMed ID: 18764946
Large diet study documented changes in calcium intake (%RNI) across popular dietsâdirectly relevant to population skeletal nutrient adequacy.
- [Effects of salmon calcitonin in treatment of osteoporosis in patients undergoing dialysis]
PubMed ID: 18581891
Dialysis patients on calcium carbonate+calcitriol showed BMD improvements with added therapy â calcium included in boneâdensity regimen.
- A level-1 pilot study to evaluate of ultraporous beta-tricalcium phosphate as a graft extender in the posterior correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
PubMed ID: 19082847
BetaâTCP (calcium phosphate) acted as a graft extender in spinal fusion with comparable outcomes and less donor morbidity â strong boneâhealing relevance.
- Growth and nutrient intakes of human milk-fed preterm infants provided with extra energy and nutrients after hospital discharge
PubMed ID: 18381542
Fortification of human milk increased calcium intake and modestly improved growth measurements in lowâbirthweight infants â directly relevant to infant skeletal growth (multinutrient intervention).
- Single-level instrumented posterolateral fusion of lumbar spine with beta-tricalcium phosphate versus autograft: a prospective, randomized study with 3-year follow-up
PubMed ID: 18496340
Human spinal-fusion trial: beta-tricalcium phosphate + local bone achieved equivalent fusion to iliac-crest autograftâstrong evidence for aiding bone healing in surgical context.
- Anterior cervical fusion with interbody cage containing beta-tricalcium phosphate augmented with plate fixation: a prospective randomized study with 2-year follow-up
PubMed ID: 18301927
Beta-TCP in interbody cages produced high fusion rates (especially with anterior plating); direct human evidence supporting bone healing.
- Maxillary sinus grafting with Bio-Oss or Straumann Bone Ceramic: histomorphometric results from a randomized controlled multicenter clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18705811
Direct study of calcium-containing bone substitute in sinus grafts demonstrating new bone formation and material resorption patterns â high relevance to bone healing.
- Parent/Child training to increase preteens' calcium, physical activity, and bone density: a controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19928484
Parent/child program increased dietary calcium and produced modest hip/femoral neck BMD gains in boysâdirect evidence for stronger bones in growing children.
- Clinical evaluation of a biphasic calcium composite grafting material in the treatment of human periodontal intrabony defects: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 19905932
Biphasic calcium composite graft produced clinically meaningful periodontal defect healingâdirect local evidence of calcium aiding bone repair.
- Growth factor-mediated treatment of recession defects: a randomized controlled trial and histologic and microcomputed tomography examination
PubMed ID: 19335074
Calciumâphosphate graft with growth factor achieved histologic periodontal regenerationâsupports bone-healing capacity of calcium-based grafts.
- Five years treatment with strontium ranelate reduces vertebral and nonvertebral fractures and increases the number and quality of remaining life-years in women over 80 years of age
PubMed ID: 20026265
Large trial of strontium ranelate showed fracture risk reduction; subjects received calcium+vitamin D as background â calcium part of standard care though not isolated.
- The effect of combined calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation on serum intact parathyroid hormone in moderate CKD
PubMed ID: 19185400
Calcium + vitamin D3 improved vitamin D status and reduced PTH in elderly CKD women â supports overall skeletal health.
- A prospective randomized controlled trial of a bioresorbable calcium phosphate paste (alpha-BSM) in treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
PubMed ID: 19820600
Injectable calcium phosphate paste used to fill calcaneal fracture voids reduced radiographic collapse â direct evidence for a calcium-based material aiding bone healing.
- Early diet and peak bone mass: 20 year follow-up of a randomized trial of early diet in infants born preterm
PubMed ID: 19306955
Early-life nutrition linked to modestly higher adult bone mass in preterm infants â relevant to lifelong skeletal wellbeing.
- Long-term effects of giving nursing home residents bread fortified with 125 microg (5000 IU) vitamin D(3) per daily serving
PubMed ID: 19244376
Strong trial evidence: vitamin D + calcium fortification produced large improvements in 25(OH)D, lower PTH and increased BMD in elderly â broad skeletal benefit.
- Suitability of a calcium phosphate cement in osteoporotic vertebral body fracture augmentation: a controlled, randomized, clinical trial of balloon kyphoplasty comparing calcium phosphate versus polymethylmethacrylate
PubMed ID: 19139662
Trial of calciumâphosphate cement in kyphoplasty relates to use of calciumâbased biomaterial for vertebral fracture repair â directly relevant to surgical bone healing, though mechanical failure risk noted.
- Effect of surgery on cardiovascular risk factors in mild primary hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 19351725
Parathyroidectomy normalized calcium/PTH and led to significant spine and femoral neck BMD increases â direct evidence of improving/maintaining BMD when Ca/PTH corrected.
- The association between dietary protein intake and bone mass accretion in pubertal girls with low calcium intakes
PubMed ID: 19814838
Observational study in pubertal girls with low Ca intake found higher (especially animal) protein linked to smaller bone mass gains â shows interactions relevant to calciumâdependent bone accrual in youth.
- Effect of bimonthly supplementation with oral cholecalciferol on serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in HIV-infected children and adolescents
PubMed ID: 19117833
Trial in HIV-infected children/adolescents used monthly vitamin D plus 1 g/day calcium and safely raised 25-OHD â directly relevant to supporting bone accrual/growth in youth (intervention included substantial calcium).
- Daily consumption of milk enriched with fish oil, oleic acid, minerals and vitamins reduces cell adhesion molecules in healthy children
PubMed ID: 19939650
Fortified/enriched milk in children raised serum calcium and improved vascular markers â supports dietary calcium delivery in kids (multi-nutrient product).
- The efficacy and safety of calcitriol and/or Caltrate D in elderly Chinese women with low bone mass
PubMed ID: 19262561
Elderly RCT showing significant lumbar spine BMD increase over 12 months with a calciumâcontaining product (Caltrate D as part of regimen).
- Oral calcium supplementation reverses the biochemical pattern of parathyroid hormone resistance in underprivileged Indian toddlers
PubMed ID: 19666939
Randomized trial in underprivileged toddlers: 500 mg daily calcium corrected hypocalcemia and reduced PTHâdirect support for bone mineralization and growth in children.
- Calcium phosphate cement as a "barrier-graft" for the treatment of human periodontal intraosseous defects
PubMed ID: 20139574
Calcium phosphate cement significantly improved periodontal defect bone fill and attachment vs comparatorsâstrong evidence for aiding local bone healing.
- Evaluation of milk basic protein supplementation on bone density and bone metabolism in Chinese young women
PubMed ID: 19296044
Milk intake reduced bone resorption markers and yielded small total BMD gains in young womenâsupports maintenance of bone density.
- Loss of hip bone mineral density over time is associated with spine and hip fracture incidence in osteoporotic postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 19728118
In osteoporotic women receiving Ca+vitD, loss of hip BMD over 1â3 years strongly predicted new fracturesâlinks BMD (and by extension Ca adequacy) to fracture risk.
- Clinical and histologic healing of human extraction sockets filled with calcium sulfate
PubMed ID: 19865631
Human clinical trial: medicalâgrade calcium sulfate filling of extraction sockets reduced ridge resorption and increased newly formed trabecular bone at 3 monthsâstrong direct healing evidence.
- Phosphate and carbonate salts of calcium support robust bone building in osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 20484446
Calcium supplementation during teriparatide treatment supported marked lumbar spine and hip BMD increases
- Effect of milk and calcium supplementation on bone density and bone turnover in pregnant Chinese women: a randomized controlled trail
PubMed ID: 20044757
Pregnant women receiving milk+calcium had higher spine and whole-body BMD vs controls
- Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density in women aged 65-71Â years: a 3-year randomized population-based trial (OSTPRE-FPS)
PubMed ID: 20204604
3-year vitamin D+calcium RCT showed a modest but significant increase in total-body BMD (maintains bone density)
- Comparison of the effects of eldecalcitol and alfacalcidol on bone and calcium metabolism
PubMed ID: 20298784
Vitamin D analog data show strong suppression of bone resorption and increased calcium handlingârelevant to skeletal health
- The relative influence of calcium intake and vitamin D status on serum parathyroid hormone and bone turnover biomarkers in a double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel group, longitudinal factorial design
PubMed ID: 20463100
Calcium lowered bone-turnover markers and reduced PTH after loadâmechanistic evidence for skeletal health
- Multi-centre, randomized clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with β-tricalcium phosphate in human intra-osseous periodontal defects
PubMed ID: 21133980
Randomized trial: rhPDGF-BB + βâtricalcium phosphate produced greater linear bone growth and percent bone fill in periodontal defectsâstrong evidence for calcium phosphate in bone healing
- Calcium and vitamin-D supplementation on bone structural properties in peripubertal female identical twins: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20544178
RCT in peripubertal girls showed significant increases in trabecular/cortical bone measures with Ca+vitDâdirect evidence for bone growth support.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation through fortified dairy products counterbalances seasonal variations of bone metabolism indices: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 21153900
30-month fortified-dairy (Ca+vitD) RCT showed improved total body BMD and reduced bone turnover markersâstrong direct evidence for maintaining BMD.
- Effect of vitamin D, calcium and multiple micronutrient supplementation on vitamin D and bone status in Bangladeshi premenopausal garment factory workers with hypovitaminosis D: a double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled 1-year intervention
PubMed ID: 20193095
Ca+vitD RCT lowered PTH and produced femoral bone augmentation over 1 yearâstrong support for maintaining BMD.
- Effects of calcium-fortified ice cream on markers of bone health
PubMed ID: 21170641
Daily modest calcium from fortified ice cream rapidly suppressed bone resorption markersâsupports preservation of bone density.
- SMART lunch box intervention to improve the food and nutrient content of children's packed lunches: UK wide cluster randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20709856
School intervention improved provision of calciumâcontaining foodsâsupports skeletal wellbeing in children indirectly.
- Annual feedback is an effective tool for a sustained increase in calcium intake among older women
PubMed ID: 22254070
Population intervention increased calcium intake in older womenâuseful for publicâhealth skeletal wellbeing.
- Calcium supplementation for 2 years improves bone mineral accretion and lean body mass in Chinese adolescents
PubMed ID: 20460227
24âmonth RCT of calcium carbonate in adolescents increased total body BMC and spine BMD in boys â direct evidence for supporting bone growth.
- A prospective, randomized pilot study on the safety and efficacy of recombinant human growth and differentiation factor-5 coated onto β-tricalcium phosphate for sinus lift augmentation
PubMed ID: 20546250
RhGDFâ5 with βâTCP produced comparable new bone formation in sinus augmentation â direct clinical evidence for calciumâbased graft material aiding bone formation/healing.
- Discrepant influence of vitamin D status on parathyroid hormone and bone mass after two years of calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 20148911
Twoâyear Ca 500 mg/day trial produced modest, measurable increases in lumbar and total hip BMDâdirect maintenance/gain of bone density.
- Bone density testing: an under-utilised and under-researched health education tool for osteoporosis prevention?
PubMed ID: 22254067
Education + boneâdensity feedback increased calcium use and was associated with femoral neck BMD improvements.
- Dietary predictors of the insulin-like growth factor system in adolescent females: results from the Dietary Intervention Study in Children (DISC)
PubMed ID: 20089725
Observational cohort in adolescent girls found higher dietary calcium associated with higher IGFâI and IGFBPâ3, biomarkers that support growth and bone accrual.
- Heterogeneity in serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D response to cholecalciferol in elderly women with secondary hyperparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency
PubMed ID: 20646099
Vitamin D regimens similarly lowered PTH (which affects bone resorption) and therefore influence bone density maintenance in older women.
- Higher habitual sodium intake is not detrimental for bones in older women with adequate calcium intake
PubMed ID: 20217116
Study in postmenopausal women maintained on adequate Ca+D showed higher sodium did not harm BMDâsupports sufficiency of calcium/vitamin D to maintain density.
- A prospective, randomized clinical trial comparing an antibiotic-impregnated bioabsorbable bone substitute with standard antibiotic-impregnated cement beads in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis and infected nonunion
PubMed ID: 20657257
Calciumâsulfate bone substitute used as antibiotic carrier eradicated infection similarly to PMMA but required fewer reoperations; calcium material central to bone healing context.
- Nutritional factors that influence change in bone density and stress fracture risk among young female cross-country runners
PubMed ID: 20709302
Young female runners with higher milk/dairy (calcium) intake had a markedly lower incidence of stress fractures (each extra cup associated with ~62% reduction).
- Effects of physical training and calcium intake on bone mineral density of students with mental retardation
PubMed ID: 20299186
Study in boys with low calcium intake: calcium-rich milk combined with exercise produced numerically greater femoral neck BMD gains over 6 months (confounded by exercise).
- The effects of a 30-month dietary intervention on bone mineral density: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 20370938
Fortified dairy providing ~1200 mg Ca + vitamin D for 30 months produced significant increases in spine and total-body BMD in postmenopausal women.
- Long-term cereal-based nutritional supplementation improved the total spine bone mineral density amongst Sri Lankan preschool children: a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 20662329
Randomized trial in preschool children: cereal with Ca + vitamin D increased spine BMD significantly over 9 monthsâstrong evidence for supporting bone growth.
- [Clinical study on combination of multiple regimens in treatment of osteoporosis in perimenopause and postmenopausal women]
PubMed ID: 21029610
Combined regimens including calcium produced increases/stabilization in lumbar spine and femur BMD over 48 weeks â calcium was a component.
- Duration for apical barrier formation in necrotic immature permanent incisors treated with calcium hydroxide apexification using ultrasonic or hand filing
PubMed ID: 20708511
Calcium hydroxide intracanal medication with ultrasonic filing shortened time to apical barrier formation in immature teeth â clear evidence of faster mineralizedâtissue healing in a dental context.
- Improvement of bone formation biomarkers after 1-year consumption with milk fortified with eicosapentaenoic acid, docosahexaenoic acid, oleic acid, and selected vitamins
PubMed ID: 20579524
Fortified milk increased serum calcium and osteocalcin (bone formation marker) over 1 yearâsupports boneâstrengthening biology though no direct BMD/fracture data.
- Vitamin D supplementation suppresses age-induced bone turnover in older women who are vitamin D deficient
PubMed ID: 20304051
Vitamin D in deficient older women suppressed CTX (bone resorption marker), supporting preservation of bone density.
- Impact of group-based dietary education on the dietary habits of female adolescents: a cluster randomized trial
PubMed ID: 20843402
The intervention increased calcium intake in female adolescents, directly relevant to supporting bone growth during development.
- A pilot randomized controlled trial of oral calcium and vitamin D supplementation using fortified laddoos in underprivileged Indian toddlers
PubMed ID: 21245882
Daily calciumâfortified snack (405 mg) + monthly vitamin D produced a large (statistically significant) increase in wholeâbody BMC in underprivileged toddlers â strong direct evidence for supporting bone growth.
- Effect of calcium carbonate particle size on calcium absorption and retention in adolescent girls
PubMed ID: 21896874
Improved calcium absorption/retention with supplementation in adolescents supports skeletal health during growth.
- Comparison of the effects of ossein-hydroxyapatite complex and calcium carbonate on bone metabolism in women with senile osteoporosis: a randomized, open-label, parallel-group, controlled, prospective study
PubMed ID: 22035462
Comparative data showing modest BMD benefits of a specific calcium source in older osteoporotic women â relevant to skeletal wellbeing in older adults.
- The selection and prevalence of natural and fortified calcium food sources in the diets of adolescent girls
PubMed ID: 21392712
Adolescent dietary intervention successfully raised calcium intake to ~1,494 mg/day â highly relevant to bone accrual in youth.
- Efficacy and tolerability of calcium, vitamin D and a plant-based omega-3 oil for osteopenia: a pilot RCT
PubMed ID: 22078660
All participants received calcium (1200 mg) + vitamin D and showed suppressed bone resorption marker and correlations with BMD changes â good biomarker support for maintaining bone density.
- Bone mineral density changes after physical training and calcium intake in students with attention deficit and hyper activity disorders
PubMed ID: 22155532
Weightâbearing exercise + calciumârich milk in boys yielded the largest femoral neck BMD gains â direct support for bone growth in children.
- The prevention of hip fracture with menatetrenone and risedronate plus calcium supplementation in elderly patients with Alzheimer disease: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21778673
Combination regimen including calcium increased BMD and reduced fractures in elderly patients â supports skeletal wellbeing though effect is not Caâisolated.
- Change of BMD after weaning or resumption of menstruation in Chinese women with different FokI VDR-genotypes: a randomized, placebo-controlled, calcium supplementation trial
PubMed ID: 21784309
600 mg/day calcium tablets increased lumbar spine and hip BMD over 1 year in postpartum women â direct and strong evidence for maintaining/increasing BMD.
- Effect of self-setting Îą-tricalcium phosphate between segments for bone healing and hypoaesthesia in lower lip after sagittal split ramus osteotomy
PubMed ID: 21843948
Îąâtricalcium phosphate graft material promoted new bone formation after jaw surgery â direct clinical evidence of Caâbased material aiding bone formation/healing.
- Histological evaluation of maxillary sinus floor augmentation with recombinant human growth and differentiation factor-5-coated β-tricalcium phosphate: results of a multicenter randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 21797917
Sinus grafting with βâTCP (a Ca material) produced comparable new bone formation â supports Ca-containing grafts in bone healing.
- Bones and Crohn's: no benefit of adding sodium fluoride or ibandronate to calcium and vitamin D
PubMed ID: 21253392
Calcium + vitamin D increased lumbar spine BMD over multiple years in patients with low BMDâstrong direct evidence for maintaining/increasing bone density.
- Diets higher in dairy foods and dietary protein support bone health during diet- and exercise-induced weight loss in overweight and obese premenopausal women
PubMed ID: 22049177
Higher dairy/calcium intake during diet+exercise preserved favorable bone turnover markers and lowered PTH, supporting bone-density maintenance.
- The effects of ronacaleret, a calcium-sensing receptor antagonist, on bone mineral density and biochemical markers of bone turnover in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density
PubMed ID: 21593114
Calciumâsensing receptor antagonist raised PTH and altered bone turnover with measurable BMD changesâdemonstrates importance of calcium-related physiology for BMD.
- Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation has limited effects on femoral geometric strength in older postmenopausal women: the Women's Health Initiative
PubMed ID: 21253715
Large randomized trial of daily 1000 mg calcium + 400 IU vitamin D produced modest but significant preservation of femoral neck BMD over yearsâdirect evidence.
- Intravenous ibandronate or sodium-fluoride--a 3.5 years study on bone density and fractures in Crohn's disease patients with osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 21725510
Patients with Crohnâs and osteoporosis receiving calcium+vitamin D (with other agents) experienced lumbar spine BMD increases over multi-year follow-up.
- Effect of distributing an evidence-based guideline for prevention of osteoporosis on health education programs in municipal health centers: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22214657
Guideline implementation increased dietary calcium advice â supports bone-strengthening public health measures.
- Comparison of percutaneous screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting versus open treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
PubMed ID: 22232815
Use of calcium sulphate cement in calcaneal fracture fixation associated with less blood loss and better early function â directly relevant to surgical bone-healing adjunct.
- Alfacalcidol-supplemented raloxifene therapy has greater bone-sparing effect than raloxifene-alone therapy in postmenopausal Japanese women with osteoporosis or osteopenia
PubMed ID: 22130786
Adding alfacalcidol (vitamin D analog) suppressed PTH and produced larger spine BMD increasesârelevant to calcium metabolism and BMD maintenance.
- The effect of adding PTH(1-84) to conventional treatment of hypoparathyroidism: a randomized, placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 21773992
PTH therapy produced large changes in bone turnover and altered calcium/vitamin D needsâimportant for overall skeletal metabolism in hypoparathyroidism.
- Early high calcium and phosphorus intake by parenteral nutrition prevents short-term bone strength decline in preterm infants
PubMed ID: 21240015
Randomized neonatal trial: higher parenteral calcium/phosphate prevented declines in bone-strength measure in very preterm infantsâdirect pediatric bone-growth evidence.
- Inhaled corticosteroids may have a beneficial effect on bone metabolism in newly diagnosed asthmatic children
PubMed ID: 21251993
Inhaled steroid trial in children with added vitamin D altered calciumâphosphorus balance and bone turnover markersârelevant to bone growth/health in pediatric patients on steroids.
Oral health (415)
- Outcomes of Vital Pulp Therapy Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate or Biodentine: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30292451
Three-year trial showing high success of calcium-silicate dental materials for vital pulp therapyâlong-term tooth health with Ca-based materials.
- Success of mineral trioxide aggregate in pulpotomized primary molars
PubMed ID: 16161395
Mineral trioxide aggregate (calcium-containing) produced higher pulpotomy success vs formocresol â supports beneficial local calcium-based dental materials.
- Effectiveness of a calcium hydroxide and chlorhexidine digluconate mixture as disinfectant during retreatment of failed endodontic cases
PubMed ID: 16301159
Calcium hydroxide mixed with chlorhexidine tended to improve root-canal disinfection (80% vs 60%)âdirect dental use of calcium hydroxide with modest/ equivocal benefit.
- Healing of intrabony defects following treatment with an oily calcium hydroxide suspension (Osteoinductal). A controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 16365721
Oily calcium hydroxide paste applied during periodontal surgery produced significantly greater pocket reduction and attachment gainâdirect calcium-based dental/healing benefit.
- Evaluation of three pulpotomy medicaments in primary teeth
PubMed ID: 16216093
Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy in children produced dentine bridges and moderate clinical/radiographic successâdirect dental benefit of a calcium compound.
- The effect of a calcium carbonate/perlite toothpaste on the removal of extrinsic tooth stain in two weeks
PubMed ID: 16004250
Topical calcium carbonate-containing toothpaste removed significantly more extrinsic stain than silica control in a randomized trial.
- Clinical and histological evaluation of white ProRoot MTA in direct pulp capping
PubMed ID: 16764130
Direct RCT comparing calcium hydroxide pulp cappingâimproves dentin bridge formation and pulp vitality compared with alternatives.
- Influence of rubber dam isolation on human pulp responses after capping with calcium hydroxide and an adhesive system
PubMed ID: 16536148
Human trial: calcium hydroxide pulp capping produced dentin bridges in all teeth and less pulp inflammation vs adhesiveâstrong direct dental benefit.
- Identification of cultivable microorganisms from root canals with apical periodontitis following two-visit endodontic treatment with antibiotics/steroid or calcium hydroxide dressings
PubMed ID: 16410062
Intracanal dressings including calcium hydroxide reduced cultivable bacteria â relevant to local dental health.
- Primary flap closure combined with Emdogain alone or Emdogain and Cerasorb in the treatment of intra-bony defects
PubMed ID: 17092241
Periodontal regeneration trial used βâtricalcium phosphate (calcium phosphate) and showed improved periodontal attachment and pocket depth â relevant to dental/periodontal bone support.
- Direct pulp capping with a dentin bonding system in human teeth: a clinical and histological evaluation
PubMed ID: 16802637
Calcium hydroxide pulp capping produced dentin bridging by 30 days â direct, strong evidence for tooth/odontoblast response to a calcium-based treatment.
- Calcium hydroxide vs mineral trioxide aggregates for partial pulpotomy of permanent molars with deep caries
PubMed ID: 17555692
Direct dental trial using calcium hydroxide for partial pulpotomy in permanent molars in children â strong direct relevance to dental health.
- In vitro effects of endodontic irrigants on endotoxins in root canals
PubMed ID: 17376712
Calcium hydroxide used inside root canals detoxified endotoxin and altered LPS to improve antibody stimulation â direct dental application of a calcium compound.
- Bacterial quantification in teeth with apical periodontitis related to instrumentation and different intracanal medications: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 17258626
Clinical intracanal trial: calcium hydroxide showed comparable antibacterial effects to alternatives in teeth with apical periodontitis.
- Treatment of root sensitivity after periodontal therapy
PubMed ID: 17907482
Clinical trial: a calciumâphosphateâpromoting agent (amorphous CaâP promoter) reduced tooth root sensitivity after periodontal therapyâdirect dental benefit of a calcium-promoting topical.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of indirect pulp treatment in primary molars: 36 months follow-up
PubMed ID: 17672262
Indirect pulp treatment in primary molars: calcium-hydroxide liners had somewhat lower success than comparator but still showed moderate successârelevant to tooth preservation.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of adhesive pulp capping in primary molars following hemostasis with 1.25% sodium hypochlorite: 2-year results
PubMed ID: 17672261
Direct pulp-capping trial in primary molars: calcium hydroxide (Dycal) performed well (~93% success at 2 years) â supports dental health use of calcium compounds.
- Surgical treatment of periodontal intrabony defects with calcium sulfate implant and barrier versus collagen barrier or open flap debridement alone: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18834243
Calcium sulfate graft improved periodontal defect healing vs debridement alone (local calcium material improves dental outcomes).
- Comparison of injectable calcium phosphate bone cement grafting and open flap debridement in periodontal intrabony defects: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18166089
Calcium phosphate cement in periodontal defects produced radiographic bone gains in responsive cases â dental/bone relevance.
- Caries clinical trial of a remineralising toothpaste in radiation patients
PubMed ID: 18485139
Dualâphase remineralising toothpaste delivering soluble calcium/phosphate significantly reduced root caries in highârisk radiation patients; direct oral health benefit.
- Clinical investigation of the anticaries efficacy of a 1.14% sodium monofluorophosphate (SMFP) calcium carbonate-based dentifrice: a two-year caries clinical trial on children in China
PubMed ID: 19278083
Large clinical toothpaste study: a calcium carbonateâbased fluoride toothpaste reduced caries vs nonâfluoride controlâdirect clinical benefit to teeth where Caâcarbonate was the formulation vehicle.
- Success of pulpectomy with zinc oxide-eugenol vs calcium hydroxide/iodoform paste in primary molars: a clinical study
PubMed ID: 18767509
Primary molar root therapy: calcium-hydroxide paste (a Ca compound) produced faster radiographic healing at 6 monthsâdirect dental/teeth-relevant evidence.
- Efficacy of spirally filled versus injected non-setting calcium hydroxide dressings
PubMed ID: 18489485
Injectable calcium hydroxide dressings clearly improved rootâcanal obturation outcomesâdirect dental application of a calcium compound.
- Molecular identification and quantification of bacteria from endodontic infections using real-time polymerase chain reaction
PubMed ID: 18793361
Topical Ca(OH)2 intracanal dressing produced large reductions in rootâcanal bacterial load â direct, strong dental benefit of a calcium compound.
- Clinical evaluation of a dentifrice containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate (novamin) for the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 18795515
Randomized human trial: calciumâsodiumâphosphosilicate (NovaMin) dentifrice produced substantially greater reductions in dentin sensitivity and is a calcium-releasing agent promoting remineralization.
- Clinical evaluation of a biphasic calcium composite grafting material in the treatment of human periodontal intrabony defects: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 19905932
Biphasic calcium composite graft produced periodontal improvements comparable to autograftâdirect clinical dental benefit.
- Growth factor-mediated treatment of recession defects: a randomized controlled trial and histologic and microcomputed tomography examination
PubMed ID: 19335074
Calciumâphosphate graft with growth factor produced histologic periodontal regenerationâsupports dental hard-tissue healing.
- Efficacy of EMD versus calcium hydroxide in direct pulp capping of primary molars: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 19201627
Clinical dental trial using calcium hydroxide pulp-capping material showed comparable clinical/radiographic outcomes â direct tooth-related calcium application.
- Effectiveness of a baking soda toothpaste delivering calcium and phosphate in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 20128316
RCT of a calcium/phosphate delivery toothpaste produced large, clinically meaningful reductions in dentinal sensitivity â direct, highârelevance dental benefit.
- Study of the efficacy of toothpaste containing casein phosphopeptide in the prevention of dental caries: a randomized controlled trial in 12- to 15-year-old high caries risk children in Bangalore, India
PubMed ID: 19864905
Toothpaste with casein phosphopeptide in a calcium carbonate base significantly reduced new cavities in children, directly implicating calcium-based remineralization benefits.
- Regression of post-orthodontic lesions by a remineralizing cream
PubMed ID: 19887683
CPPâACP (a calcium-containing topical) produced robust remineralization (31% more lesion regression) â strong direct dental benefit.
- Microbiological analysis after complete or partial removal of carious dentin in primary teeth: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 19648746
Use of calcium hydroxide cement in primary teeth after caries treatment produced similar microbial outcomes over followâup and supports restorative sealing approaches.
- Calcium phosphate cement as a "barrier-graft" for the treatment of human periodontal intraosseous defects
PubMed ID: 20139574
Clinical trial: calciumâphosphate cement markedly improved probing depth and attachment level in periodontal bone defectsâdirect dental benefit.
- Effect of stannous fluoride and dilute hydrofluoric acid on early enamel erosion over time in vivo
PubMed ID: 19940476
Clinical enamel study measured calcium loss from enamel; treatment (dilute HF) temporarily reduced enamel solubility/calcium releaseâdirect toothâmineral relevance.
- Maternal calcium supplementation during pregnancy and dental caries of children at 12 years of age: follow-up of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20831450
Maternal calcium supplementation during pregnancy reduced dental caries risk in offspring at age 12 (randomized trial)
- The effectiveness of a calcium sodium phosphosilicate desensitizer in reducing cervical dentin hypersensitivity: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 20675425
NovaMin (calciumâcontaining bioactive glass) application reduced dentin hypersensitivity vs control toothpaste (small RCT)
- Comparison of clinical efficacy of a dentifrice containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate to a dentifrice containing potassium nitrate and to a placebo on dentinal hypersensitivity: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 20370417
Calcium sodium phosphosilicate dentifrice produced significantly greater reductions in dentin hypersensitivity vs placebo and potassium nitrate.
- A randomized controlled clinical study evaluating the efficacy of two desensitizing dentifrices
PubMed ID: 21207919
NovaMin (calciumâphosphate releasing) toothpaste reduced dentin sensitivity and occluded tubules faster than comparatorâstrong dental benefit.
- A clinical study comparing oral formulations containing 7.5% calcium sodium phosphosilicate (NovaMin), 5% potassium nitrate, and 0.4% stannous fluoride for the management of dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 21207920
Topical calcium sodium phosphosilicate (NovaMin) dentifrice produced marked reductions in dentin sensitivity â strong direct dental calcium evidence.
- A clinical trial of pulpotomy vs. root canal therapy of mature molars
PubMed ID: 20562409
Calciumâenriched mixture used for pulpotomy showed similar or better clinical/radiographic outcomes vs root canal therapy â relevant to dental calcium materials.
- The effect of pulpotomy using a calcium-enriched mixture cement versus one-visit root canal therapy on postoperative pain relief in irreversible pulpitis: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 20652790
Pulpotomy using a calciumâenriched cement produced faster and greater pain relief and better radiographic outcomes vs root canal â direct calciumâbased dental product evidence.
- Treatment of post-orthodontic white spot lesions with casein phosphopeptide-stabilised amorphous calcium phosphate
PubMed ID: 20383545
Randomized human trial: topical CPPâACP (calciumâphosphate complex) produced substantial regression of white spot lesions after orthodontics (large clinical effect vs baseline).
- Comparing gray mineral trioxide aggregate and diluted formocresol in pulpotomized human primary molars
PubMed ID: 21070705
Pediatric pulpotomy trial: calciumâcontaining MTA produced similar clinical success and better radiographic dentin bridge formation vs formocresolâdirect evidence for calciumâbased dental materials improving tooth healing.
- Duration for apical barrier formation in necrotic immature permanent incisors treated with calcium hydroxide apexification using ultrasonic or hand filing
PubMed ID: 20708511
Using ultrasonic filing plus calcium hydroxide intracanal medication shortened time to apical barrier formation in immature teethâdirect clinical benefit of calciumâbased endodontic therapy.
- Pulp exposure occurrence and outcomes after 1- or 2-visit indirect pulp therapy vs complete caries removal in primary and permanent molars
PubMed ID: 20836956
Indirect pulp therapy (procedure often using calciumâbased liners) led to fewer pulp exposures than complete caries removal, supporting conservative tooth treatment outcomes.
- Success rate of calcium hydroxide pulpotomy in primary molars restored with amalgam and stainless steel crowns
PubMed ID: 20448584
Clinical study in primary molars: calcium hydroxide pulpotomy had higher success when restored with stainless steel crowns (clinically relevant pediatric dental outcome with calcium hydroxide).
- A clinical study of the effect of calcium sodium phosphosilicate on dentin hypersensitivity--proof of principle
PubMed ID: 21207918
Sodium calcium phosphosilicate (NovaMin) toothpaste significantly reduced dentin hypersensitivity vs placebo in RCTsâstrong direct clinical dental benefit.
- The evaluation of fluorescence changes after application of casein phosphopeptides (CPP) and amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) on early carious lesions
PubMed ID: 21250566
CPP-ACP cream (calcium/phosphate complex) significantly reduced lesion fluorescence, evidence for enamel remineralization.
- Amorphous calcium phosphate-containing orthodontic cement for band fixation: an in vitro study
PubMed ID: 20552099
Orthodontic cement releasing amorphous calcium phosphate showed similar bond strength and is relevant to local calcium-based dental interventions.
- Mineral trioxide aggregate produces superior outcomes in vital primary molar pulpotomy
PubMed ID: 20298652
MTA (calciumâbased) pulpotomy had better radiographic outcomes and survival vs ferric sulfate; strong clinical dental evidence involving calcium material.
- Calcium hydroxide partial pulpotomy is an alternative to formocresol pulpotomy based on a 3-year randomized trial
PubMed ID: 22211737
Randomized trial of calcium hydroxide (topical) partial pulpotomy in primary molars showed similar medium-term success to formocresol â strong direct dental therapeutic evidence for a calcium compound.
- Effects of a chewing gum containing phosphoryl oligosaccharides of calcium (POs-Ca) and fluoride on remineralization and crystallization of enamel subsurface lesions in situ
PubMed ID: 21875640
Human in situ trial: POsâCa chewing gum significantly increased enamel remineralization â direct evidence for local calcium benefit to teeth.
- The impact of vitamin D status on periodontal surgery outcomes
PubMed ID: 21555774
Vitamin D deficiency associated with worse periodontal healing post-surgery; indirectly implicates calcium metabolism in dental healing.
- In situ remineralization of white-spot enamel lesions by 500 and 1,100 ppm F dentifrices
PubMed ID: 21750917
Randomized intraoral study: functionalized tricalcium phosphate + fluoride significantly improved enamel hardness and mineral recoveryâdirect dental calcium phosphate evidence.
- Immunohistochemical expression of fibronectin and tenascin in human tooth pulp capped with mineral trioxide aggregate and a novel endodontic cement
PubMed ID: 22099892
Clinical study of calcium-containing dental cements showed reparative dentin formation and matrix proteins â directly relevant to tooth repair (material-level Ca).
- A new haemostatic agent's effect on the success of calcium hydroxide pulpotomy in primary molars
PubMed ID: 22353416
Clinical pulpotomy trial using calcium hydroxide showed high 1âyear successâdirect primaryâtooth clinical evidence for a calcium medicament.
- Endoflas, zinc oxide eugenol and metapex as root canal filling materials in primary molars--a comparative clinical study
PubMed ID: 22046693
Metapex (calcium hydroxide/iodoform) pulpectomies achieved 100% success vs alternatives â strong clinical dental evidence for a calciumâcontaining endodontic product.
- Effectiveness of calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medicaments against Enterococcus faecalis
PubMed ID: 22077915
Calcium hydroxideâbased intracanal medicaments reduced E. faecalis counts immediately â relevant to dental infection control using calciumâbased agents.
- Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in primary molars using two endodontic biomaterials. A 2-year randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22077689
Calciumâenriched mixture (CEM) produced favorable pulpotomy outcomes comparable to MTA over 2 years â good clinical evidence for calciumâbased dental biomaterial.
- The use of sodium trimetaphosphate as a biomimetic analog of matrix phosphoproteins for remineralization of artificial caries-like dentin
PubMed ID: 21354608
In vitro use of a calcium source with biomimetic analogs produced substantial dentin remineralization â mechanistic support for tooth mineral restoration.
- Comparative evaluation of formocresol and mineral trioxide aggregate as pulpotomy agents in deciduous teeth
PubMed ID: 22048576
MTA (a calciumâcontaining material) outperformed formocresol in primary molar pulpotomy with superior hardâtissue repairâstrong dental relevance.
- [Oxidative stress and combined antioxidant energy correction in the treatment of periodontitis]
PubMed ID: 21378714
Antioxidant therapy combined with calciumâD3 improved periodontal biochemical and clinical outcomes â shows calcium-containing supplement used in periodontal disease care.
- Clinical effectiveness of a desensitizing system on dentin hypersensitivity in periodontitis patients
PubMed ID: 21698987
Calcium sodium phosphosilicate-based desensitizing system reduced dentin hypersensitivity over 6 months in periodontitis patients â direct calcium-containing dental intervention.
- MI Paste Plus to prevent demineralization in orthodontic patients: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22051486
Topical CPP-ACP (calcium/phosphate) markedly reduced enamel demineralization in RCT â strong direct evidence for tooth mineral health.
- Pulpotomy in caries-exposed immature permanent molars using calcium-enriched mixture cement or mineral trioxide aggregate: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22309243
Clinical trial of a calciumâenriched endodontic cement (CEM) in immature molars showed high pulp survival and apexogenesis â strong direct dental benefit from a calcium-containing material.
- Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis using biomaterials: a multi-center randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22339289
Large randomized trial: pulpotomy with calcium-containing biomaterial performed well for permanent molars â direct clinical dental evidence.
- A prospective randomized controlled study of mineral trioxide aggregate and super ethoxy-benzoic acid as root-end filling materials in endodontic microsurgery
PubMed ID: 22703646
Root-end surgery using MTA (calciumâcontaining) showed high 1âyear success â supports effectiveness of calciumâbased dental materials.
- Multi-surface composite vs stainless steel crown restorations after mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23265162
White MTA used in primary incisors showed clinical/radiographic success and dentinâbridge formation â supports calciumâreleasing material aiding tooth repair.
- Comparison of gray mineral trioxide aggregate and diluted formocresol in pulpotomized primary molars: a 6- to 24-month observation
PubMed ID: 23211896
Large pediatric RCT: gray MTA (calciumâcontaining) produced higher radiographic success and dentin bridge formation vs formocresol â strong clinical evidence for calciumâbased material supporting tooth vitality/mineralization.
- Biomimetic mineralization: long-term observations in patients with dentin sensitivity
PubMed ID: 22305715
A calciumâbased biomimetic mineralization kit produced an enamelâlike layer, reduced dentin sensitivity and occluded tubules in a randomized clinical study.
- Clinical and radiographic outcomes of direct pulp capping therapy in primary molar teeth following haemostasis with various antiseptics: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23270285
Calciumâhydroxide pulp capping in primary molars produced high clinical success and influenced radiographic successâclinical relevance for dental health.
- Clinical evaluation of the performance and safety of a new dentine substitute, Biodentine, in the restoration of posterior teeth - a prospective study
PubMed ID: 22411260
A tricalciumâsilicate (calciumâcontaining) dental material performed acceptably shortâterm as a dentine substitute; relevant to tooth restoration materials.
- One-year results of vital pulp therapy in permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis: an ongoing multicenter, randomized, non-inferiority clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22431145
Calcium-containing dental cement improved radiographic success versus root canal treatment â direct dental application of calcium-based material.
- In situ remineralization of early caries by a new high-fluoride dentifrice
PubMed ID: 22782050
Inâmouth study: tricalcium phosphate adjunct with fluoride enhanced enamel remineralization â direct evidence for a calcium-containing product improving dental mineralization.
- Treating oral mucositis with a supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse: comparison with control in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
PubMed ID: 22736463
Supersaturated calciumâphosphate rinse halved mucositis severity and sped oral recoveryâbenefits in oral mucosal/teeth environment.
- Tooth sensitivity and bleaching effectiveness associated with use of a calcium-containing in-office bleaching gel
PubMed ID: 23204096
Human inâoffice bleaching RCT: inclusion of calcium in bleaching gel markedly reduced tooth sensitivity vs calciumâfree gel while maintaining whitening â strong, direct dental benefit.
- Ex vivo antimicrobial efficacy of the EndoVac system plus photodynamic therapy associated with calcium hydroxide against intracanal Enterococcus faecalis
PubMed ID: 23137292
Exâvivo rootâcanal model used calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing (a calcium compound) showing bacterial reduction similar to controls â limited, indirect dental evidence.
- Clinical and radiographic success rates of mineral trioxide aggregate and ferric sulphate pulpotomies performed by dental students
PubMed ID: 22762173
Mineral trioxide aggregate (calciumâbased) performed well in primary molar pulpotomyâsupports clinical use of calciumâcontaining dental material.
- Comparison of efficacy of three commercially available dentifrices [corrected] on dentinal hypersensitivity: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23186566
Toothpaste with calcium sodium phosphosilicate significantly reduced dentinal hypersensitivity vs comparators â direct clinical dental benefit from a calciumâcontaining product.
- Doxycycline-loaded β-tricalcium phosphate release following EDTA root surface etching improved the clinical outcomes in chronic periodontitis: an in vivo study
PubMed ID: 23003915
βâTCP used as doxycycline carrier improved periodontal clinical outcomesâcalcium phosphate biomaterial improved dental healing outcomes.
- Apexification of anterior teeth: a comparative evaluation of mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium hydroxide paste
PubMed ID: 22838228
Clinical trial in immature teeth showed faster apical barrier formation and radiographic healing with MTA versus calcium hydroxide dressings, directly informing endodontic tooth healing outcomes.
- Comparison of the efficacy of calcium versus acetaminophen on reduction of orthodontic pain
PubMed ID: 23422605
Randomized trial in teenage females found a daily 500 mg calcium tablet reduced orthodontic painâclinical dental pain benefit with oral calcium.
- Histological results after maxillary sinus augmentation with StraumannÂŽ BoneCeramic, Bio-OssÂŽ, PurosÂŽ, and autologous bone. A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22324456
Human sinus augmentation trial comparing calciumâbased bone substitutes demonstrated new bone formation important for oral/dental rehabilitation.
- Randomized controlled trial: a randomized controlled clinical trial comparing a remineralizing paste with an antibacterial gel to prevent early childhood caries
PubMed ID: 23635884
CPP-ACP (calcium phosphate) remineralizing paste in young children reduced persistent mutans streptococci in some subgroups and low caries incidence.
- The effect of dietary intervention on paraffin-stimulated saliva and dental health of children participating in a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24370194
Long-term dietary intervention: higher salivary calcium associated with less caries up to age 12âobservational support for dental health.
- A randomized clinical trial on the use of medical Portland cement, MTA and calcium hydroxide in indirect pulp treatment
PubMed ID: 24043482
IPT randomized comparisons: calcium hydroxide (Ca-based) had high clinical success in indirect pulp treatmentâdirect dental benefit.
- Clinical and ultrastructural effects of different liners/restorative materials on deep carious dentin: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23343804
Topical Caâcontaining cement (calcium hydroxide) produced dentin hardening after sealing.
- Evaluation of ozonated olive oil with or without adjunctive application of calcium sodium phosphosilicate on post-surgical root dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized, double-blinded, controlled, clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23715201
Adjunct mineral wash with Ca compound improved dentin sensitivity and tubule occlusion.
- A randomized controlled trial of a 10 percent CPP-ACP cream to reduce mutans streptococci colonization
PubMed ID: 24553281
CPPâACP (calciumâphosphate complex) reduced mutans streptococci colonization in young children.
- Regenerative potential of immature permanent teeth with necrotic pulps after different regenerative protocols
PubMed ID: 24461403
Regenerative endodontic treatments used materials (MTA) with calcium components and showed continued root development/healing.
- Comparison of CaOH with MTA for direct pulp capping: a PBRN randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23690353
Trial compared calcium hydroxide to MTA for pulp capping; involves calcium-based therapy in tooth preservation (dental outcome).
- Incomplete caries removal and indirect pulp capping in primary molars: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24693629
Calcium hydroxide indirect pulp capping improved dentin hardening and color versus inert material â direct dental benefit of a calcium compound.
- Indirect pulp treatment vs antibiotic sterilization of deep caries in mandibular primary molars
PubMed ID: 23346907
Calcium hydroxide indirect pulp treatment in primary molars showed good longer-term success â direct pediatric dental calcium use.
- Outcome of Er,Cr:YSGG laser-assisted treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: a blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24328607
Endodontic RCT included calcium hydroxide dressings; clinical radiographic outcomes relevant to periapical healing and tooth health.
- Comparison of mineral trioxide aggregate and diluted formocresol in pulpotomized human primary molars: 42-month follow-up and survival analysis
PubMed ID: 23756301
MTA showed superior longâterm radiographic survival in primary molars â ties to calciumâcontaining dental materials and tooth health.
- A randomized trial of mineral trioxide aggregate cements in primary tooth pulpotomies
PubMed ID: 24351693
Primary molar pulpotomy: MTA materials outperformed calcium hydroxide â directly relevant to dental pulp treatment outcomes involving calcium compounds.
- Remineralisation of occlusal white spot lesion with a combination of 10% CPP-ACP and 0.2% sodium fluoride evaluated using Diagnodent: a pilot study
PubMed ID: 23757456
Human study: topical CPPâACP (a calciumâphosphate complex) improved remineralization of occlusal whiteâspot lesions versus fluoride mouthrinse â direct tooth remineralization evidence.
- Effectiveness of a calcium sodium phosphosilicate-containing prophylaxis paste in reducing dentine hypersensitivity immediately and 4 weeks after a single application: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23414245
Randomized human trial: professional application of calcium sodium phosphosilicate (NovaMin) produced large, immediate and 28âday reductions in dentine sensitivity â strong direct dental benefit.
- Two-year results of vital pulp therapy in permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis: an ongoing multicenter randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23712823
Direct dental trial using a calciumâenriched material for pulp therapy with improved radiographic outcomesâstrong direct dental relevance (material calcium, not systemic supplementation).
- Effectiveness of MI Paste Plus and PreviDent fluoride varnish for treatment of white spot lesions: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23273358
Study of CPP-ACP (contains calcium/phosphate) topical MI Paste Plus vs fluoride showed no superiority, but directly assesses calcium-containing topical remineralization for enamel/WSLs.
- Effectiveness of desensitizing agents in relieving the pre- and postcementation sensitivity for full coverage restorations: a clinical evaluation
PubMed ID: 24685788
GC Tooth Mousse (CPPâACP, a calcium/phosphate technology) reduced tooth sensitivity postâcementationâdirect topical dental calcium relevance.
- Randomized control trial comparing calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate for partial pulpotomies in cariously exposed pulps of permanent molars
PubMed ID: 24299006
Clinical trial in children showed calcium hydroxide (a Ca material) is effective as a pulpotomy medicament with good 2âyear success â dentalâhealth relevant.
- Randomized controlled clinical trial on the efficacy of dentin desensitizing agents
PubMed ID: 24909155
Randomized trial: calcium phosphate desensitizers (Teethmate) significantly reduced dentin hypersensitivity for up to 6 months â strong dental benefit.
- A comparative evaluation of rhPDGF-BB + β-TCP and subepithelial connective tissue graft for the treatment of multiple gingival recession defects in humans
PubMed ID: 24600660
β-tricalcium phosphate scaffold (Ca-containing) combined with PDGF achieved high root coverage in gingival recessionâdirect dental clinical benefit.
- Stool fatty acid soaps, stool consistency and gastrointestinal tolerance in term infants fed infant formulas containing high sn-2 palmitate with or without oligofructose: a double-blind, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25373935
Infant formula that reduced fecal calcium loss would improve calcium retention in infantsârelevant to developing teeth and enamel.
- Two-year outcomes of electrosurgery and calcium-enriched mixture pulpotomy in primary teeth: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24435546
Two-year randomized split-mouth trial: calcium-enriched mixture cement achieved similar clinical/radiographic pulpotomy successâdirect dental benefit from a calcium-containing material.
- The effect of recommending a CPP-ACPF product on salivary and plaque pH levels in orthodontic patients: a randomized cross-over clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24856191
CPPâACPF (calcium/phosphate/peptide) paste raised plaque pH substantially in orthodontic patientsârelevant to remineralization and dental health.
- A clinical study of the efficacy of a new chewing gum containing calcium hydroxyapatite in reducing dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 25122980
Chewing gum with calcium hydroxyapatite produced large, clinically meaningful reductions in dentin hypersensitivity.
- Pulpal response to nano hydroxyapatite, mineral trioxide aggregate and calcium hydroxide when used as a direct pulp capping agent: an in vivo study
PubMed ID: 25095313
Dental pulp capping study: calciumâcontaining materials (MTA, NanoâHA, calcium hydroxide) affected dentin bridge formation and pulp response.
- MTA versus Ca(OH)2 in apexification of non-vital immature permanent teeth: a randomized clinical trial comparison
PubMed ID: 25467231
In immature necrotic teeth, MTA outperformed calcium hydroxide for apical closure and had fewer fractures â directly dental and toothâhealth relevant.
- The role of glass ionomer cement on the remineralization of infected dentin: an in vivo study
PubMed ID: 25197990
Sealing deep caries led to dentin remineralization with increased calcium and phosphorus content â direct evidence of mineral (including Ca) contribution to tooth repair.
- The effect of sodium hypochlorite application on the success of calcium hydroxide and mineral trioxide aggregate pulpotomies in primary teeth
PubMed ID: 25197997
Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy success improved with NaOCl cleaningâdirect evidence of a calcium compound aiding dental tissue repair.
- Short-term Efficacy of Agents Containing KNO3 or CPP-ACP in Treatment of Dentin Hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 25028689
CPPâACP (calciumâphosphate) paste reduced dentin hypersensitivity and supported remineralizationâdirect dental calcium benefit.
- Longitudinal evaluation of fluoride levels in nails of 18-30-month-old children that were using toothpastes with 500 and 1100 Îźg F/g
PubMed ID: 24665971
Children using lowâfluoride toothpastes with calcium glycerophosphate were studied; directly relevant to topical calcium compounds and dental fluoride exposure.
- Clinical and radiological evaluation of calcium sulfate as direct pulp capping material in primary teeth
PubMed ID: 25102461
Direct pediatric clinical trial comparing calcium sulfate vs standard calcium hydroxide for pulp cappingârelevant to tooth healing/materials.
- Caphosol(ÂŽ) mouthwash gives no additional protection against oral mucositis compared to cryotherapy alone in stem cell transplantation. A pilot study
PubMed ID: 25224595
Caphosol (calciumâphosphate mouthwash) was tested in chemo mucositis; directly oral/calcium chemistry even though it did not improve clinical mucositis outcomes.
- Using growth factors in human extraction sockets: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of short-term healing
PubMed ID: 24683578
Extraction site/graft study using calciumâcontaining grafts informs dental bone healing and tooth-site outcomes.
- Does casein phosphopeptid amorphous calcium phosphate provide remineralization on white spot lesions and inhibition of Streptococcus mutans?
PubMed ID: 25571679
CPPâACP (amorphous calcium phosphate) cream in children showed modest stabilization of early enamel lesions and reduced S. mutans â direct calciumâbased dental product evidence.
- Five-year results of vital pulp therapy in permanent molars with irreversible pulpitis: a non-inferiority multicenter randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24771228
Five-year RCT showed calciumâenriched cement (a calcium dental material) performed comparably to root canal therapy for mature molars â strong dental outcome evidence.
- A randomized controlled trial of ProRoot MTA, OrthoMTA and RetroMTA for pulpotomy in primary molars
PubMed ID: 25970794
Comparison of calcium-containing dental cements for primary molar pulpotomy showed good clinical/radiographic success â relevant to dental materials containing calcium.
- A clinical, randomized, controlled study on the use of desensitizing agents during tooth bleaching
PubMed ID: 26159384
Calcium-containing bioactive glass pastes reduced bleaching-related tooth sensitivity in a dental RCT (topical calcium benefit to teeth).
- Randomized, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy of a calcium phosphate containing paste on dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 26361810
Randomized crossover trial: calciumâphosphate desensitizer paste markedly reduced dentin hypersensitivity vs placebo up to 6 months (topical calcium effect).
- Efficacy of fluoride varnish and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate for remineralization of primary teeth: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25895964
Large RCT in toddlers: CPP-ACP (a calcium/phosphate complex) markedly reduced enamel lesion area and new decayâdirect, high-quality evidence linking calcium/phosphate to dental remineralization.
- Efficacy of Erbium, Chromium-doped:Yttrium, Scandium, Gallium, and Garnet Laser Irradiation Combined with Resin-based Tricalcium Silicate and Calcium Hydroxide on Direct Pulp Capping: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 26723484
RCT of calciumâbased pulpâcapping materials (calcium hydroxide/tricalcium silicate) showed high shortâterm success when combined with laser â direct dental benefit from calcium-containing materials.
- Rosuvastatin 1.2 mg In Situ Gel Combined With 1:1 Mixture of Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Porous Hydroxyapatite Bone Graft in Surgical Treatment of Mandibular Class II Furcation Defects: A Randomized Clinical Control Trial
PubMed ID: 26439386
Periodontal therapy with hydroxyapatite (calcium phosphate) improved bone supporting teethâdirect dental relevance.
- Pulpal Responses to Direct Capping with Betamethasone/Gentamicin Cream and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate: Histologic and Micro-Computed Tomography Assessments
PubMed ID: 26525553
MTA (a calciumâcontaining dental material) produced thicker reparative dentin bridges and fewer necrosis/abscesses in pulp capping â direct clinical dental material evidence.
- CPP-ACP and CPP-ACFP versus fluoride varnish in remineralisation of early caries lesions. A prospective study
PubMed ID: 26418918
CPPâACFP (a calciumâcontaining topical) produced faster remineralisation of early enamel lesions vs fluoride varnish â direct, highâquality evidence for dental health.
- Three-year results following regenerative periodontal surgery of advanced intrabony defects with enamel matrix derivative alone or combined with a synthetic bone graft
PubMed ID: 26174080
Enamel matrix Âą calcium phosphate graft produced similar sustained bone/attachment improvements â relevant to periodontal health and tooth support.
- A comparative clinical study of three fissure sealants on primary teeth: 24-month results
PubMed ID: 25951308
ACP-containing sealants performed comparably for retention and caries prevention in childrenârelevant topical calcium benefit for teeth.
- Efficacy of pastes containing CPP-ACP and CPP-ACFP in patients with SjĂśgren's syndrome
PubMed ID: 25762499
CPP-ACP/CPP-ACFP pastes (calcium-phosphate) improved plaque pH and enamel remineralisation in SjĂśgren's patientsâstrong topical calcium evidence for teeth.
- The Efficacy of Calcium Hydroxide Powder mixed with 0.2% Chlorhexidine Digluconate or mixed with Normal Saline as Intracanal Medicament in the Treatment of Apical Periodontitis
PubMed ID: 26423502
RCT: calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament produced very high root canal successâdirect dental evidence.
- Effect of mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol pulpotomy on vital primary teeth: a clinical and radiographic study
PubMed ID: 25666010
Primary molar pulpotomy: white MTA (calcium silicateâbased) superior clinicallyârelevant to dental mineralization/healing.
- [Degradation evaluation and success of pulpectomy with a modified primary root canal filling in primary molars]
PubMed ID: 26080888
Root canal filling containing calcium hydroxide showed high success and favorable resorptionâdirect dental material evidence.
- Tomographic Evaluation of Reparative Dentin Formation after Direct Pulp Capping with Ca(OH)2, MTA, Biodentine, and Dentin Bonding System in Human Teeth
PubMed ID: 26031301
Human direct pulp capping with calcium hydroxide produced thicker reparative dentinâstrong tooth-specific evidence.
- Chemical and Morphological Changes of Primary Teeth Irradiated with Nd:YAG Laser: An Ex Vivo Long-Term Analysis
PubMed ID: 25954828
Nd:YAG laser modified enamel chemistry and markedly reduced caries and increased microhardness (calcium-containing mineral) â directly relevant to tooth mineral integrity.
- White spot lesion remineralization by sugar-free chewing gum containing bio-available calcium and fluoride: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27639827
Chewing gum delivering bioavailable Ca improved enamel lesion remineralization vs placebo in an RCT â direct tooth benefit.
- Capping carious exposures in adults: a randomized controlled trial investigating mineral trioxide aggregate versus calcium hydroxide
PubMed ID: 27891629
RCT comparing calcium hydroxide pulp capping showed clinically relevant effects on pulp survivalâdirect dental application of a calcium salt.
- A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating rh-FGF-2/β-TCP in Periodontal Defects
PubMed ID: 26908630
Periodontal regeneration trial using βâTCP scaffold (calcium phosphate) showed substantial bone fill around teethâdirect dental bone/periodontal benefit.
- Anticaries effect of low-fluoride dentifrices with phosphates in children: A randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27163717
Large RCT in children: Ca-glycerophosphateâcontaining toothpaste performed similarly to standard fluoride toothpaste for caries outcomes (dmfs).
- A Randomized Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of Particle Size of Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate (CSPS) on the Efficacy of CSPS-containing Dentifrices for the Relief of Dentin Hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 28390207
CSPS (calciumâcontaining bioactive glass) toothpastes reduced dentin hypersensitivity versus baseline, indicating benefit to dental health/symptoms.
- Efficacy of three different pulpotomy agents in primary molars: a randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 26863893
Dental pulpotomy materials (calcium silicateâbased) showed high clinical/radiographic success in primary molars â direct dental/biomaterial evidence.
- Efficacy of an experimental toothpaste containing 5% calcium sodium phosphosilicate in the relief of dentin hypersensitivity: An 8-week randomized study (Study 1)
PubMed ID: 27295867
Toothpaste containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS) produced measurable improvements in dentin sensitivity â direct calciumâcontaining dental product effect.
- Evaluation of indirect pulp capping using three different materials: A randomized control trial using cone-beam computed tomography
PubMed ID: 28169260
Direct dental RCT: calcium hydroxide pulp capping stimulated reparative dentin and high clinical successâstrong direct evidence for dental mineral/tissue benefits.
- Efficacy of an experimental toothpaste containing 5% calcium sodium phosphosilicate in the relief of dentin hypersensitivity: An 8-week randomized study (Study 2)
PubMed ID: 27295868
Toothpaste containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate reduced dentin sensitivityâdirect clinical dental benefit from a calciumâcontaining material.
- Efficacy of a casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) paste in preventing white spot lesions in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: A prospective clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28045314
Monthly CPPâACP (calciumâphosphate) paste significantly reduced new whiteâspot lesions during orthodontic treatmentâdirect dental calciumâbased benefit.
- Effects of various remineralizing agents on the outcome of post-orthodontic white spot lesions (WSLs): a clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27480987
CPPâACP (a calciumâphosphate remineralizing agent) produced improvement in postâorthodontic white spot lesionsâdirect dental calcium product evidence.
- Effect of Tooth Mousse on Streptococcus Mutans in the Plaque of High Caries-risk Preschool Children: A Triple-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 27557918
CPPâACP gel reduced Streptococcus mutans in preschoolersâsupports a toothâhealth benefit from a calciumâphosphate product, though not superior to placebo in that trial.
- Clinical efficacy of four interventions in the reduction of dentinal hypersensitivity: A 2-month study
PubMed ID: 27966503
Toothpaste containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate (CSPS) reduced dentinal hypersensitivity more than comparatorsâclinical dental benefit of a calciumâcontaining agent.
- Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Success of Two commercially Available Pulpotomy Agents in Primary Teeth: An in vivo Study
PubMed ID: 27595722
Clinical pulpotomy trial: Biodentine and MTA (calcium silicate materials) showed high success in primary teeth â directly relevant to maintaining tooth health via calciumâcontaining restorative materials.
- A Randomized Non-Inferiority Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Two Dentifrices for Dentin Hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 28391662
RCT of toothpaste containing calcium sodium phosphosilicate (bioactive Ca-containing) showing reduced dentin hypersensitivity â topical calcium benefit to teeth.
- Direct Pulp Capping with Calcium Hydroxide, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, and Biodentine in Permanent Young Teeth with Caries: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28917577
Pulp-capping trial in children including calcium hydroxide with comparable clinical success â direct dental relevance.
- Partial Pulpotomy in Mature Permanent Teeth with Clinical Signs Indicative of Irreversible Pulpitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28673494
2âyear pulpotomy trial: calcium hydroxide performed worse than MTA but is directly relevant as a calcium dental material (clinical context important).
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of pulpectomy in primary teeth: a 18-months clinical randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29073902
Randomized dental trial of a calciumâhydroxide containing pulpectomy paste in primary molars showed superior radiographic/clinical success â direct dental/teeth relevance.
- Randomized Clinical Trial to Evaluate MTA Indirect Pulp Capping in Deep Caries Lesions After 24-Months
PubMed ID: 28581920
Calcium hydroxide and MTA (calciumâcontaining) performed similarly for pulp survival and healingâdirect clinical dental evidence.
- Controlled clinical trial addressing teeth whitening with hydrogen peroxide in adolescents: a 12-month follow-up
PubMed ID: 28355362
Atâhome whitening products labelled 'with calcium' achieved whitening with transient sensitivityâtopical Ca inclusion is relevant to dental outcomes.
- Randomized clinical trial of the effect of NovaMin and CPP-ACPF in combination with dental bleaching
PubMed ID: 28678953
Topical CPPâACPF (Ca/phosphate + F) reduced early sensitivity after bleachingâdirect benefit of a Caâcontaining agent to tooth sensitivity and integrity.
- Long-term outcomes of pulpotomy in permanent teeth with irreversible pulpitis: A multi-center randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 29178761
High longâterm pulpotomy success with Caâbased materials (MTA/CEM) supports tooth vitality and radiographic outcomes.
- In-Office Tooth Bleaching for Adolescents Using Hydrogen Peroxide-Based Gels: Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29211128
Topical calcium added to inâoffice bleaching gels reduced transient tooth sensitivity â direct dental benefit of calcium-containing product.
- Effectiveness of a new non-hydrogen peroxide bleaching agent after single use - a double-blind placebo-controlled short-term study
PubMed ID: 29069156
Singleâuse whitening gel containing a calcium complex produced modest whitening and had low local adverse effectsâtopical calcium component.
- Quantitative evaluation of the enamel caries which were treated with casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium fluoride phosphate
PubMed ID: 28656922
Daily CPPâACFP paste produced significant enamel remineralization over 4 weeksâdirect topical calcium/phosphate effect.
- Partial Pulpotomy in Immature Permanent Molars After Carious Exposures Using Different Hemorrhage Control and Capping Materials
PubMed ID: 29070158
Partial pulpotomy with calcium hydroxide/MTA (calciumâcontaining materials) produced high 24âmonth successârelevant to clinical dental outcomes.
- Bioactive Tricalcium Silicate-based Dentin Substitute as an Indirect Pulp Capping Material for Primary Teeth: A 12-month Follow-up
PubMed ID: 29070160
Direct clinical trial of tricalcium-silicate vs calcium-hydroxide materials for deep caries showing high clinical/radiographic successâdirect dental Ca relevance.
- A comparative evaluation of clinical and radiographic success rate of pulpotomy in primary molars using antioxidant mix and mineral trioxide aggregate: An in vivo 1-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 28914245
MTA (a Ca-containing material) used in pulpotomies had similar success to comparatorâsmall trial but relevant to tooth-preserving Ca materials.
- Antibacterial Effect of Calcium Hydroxide With or Without Chlorhexidine as Intracanal Dressing in Primary Teeth With Apical Periodontitis
PubMed ID: 28292338
Calcium hydroxide intracanal dressing reduced bacterial loads and achieved more complete eradicationâdirectly relevant to endodontic tooth health.
- In Situ Study to Confirm the Anticaries Potential of a Sodium Monofluorophosphate Dentifrice Containing Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate
PubMed ID: 28657702
Addition of calcium-sodium-phosphosilicate (CSPS) to fluoride dentifrice was non-inferior for enamel remineralizationâsupports topical Ca-containing product benefit for teeth.
- Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial to compare hard tissue changes following socket preservation using alloplasts, xenografts vs no grafting: Clinical and histological findings
PubMed ID: 30592368
Calciumâbased socket graft preserved ridge width and reduced vertical bone loss after extraction â clinically meaningful dental hardâtissue preservation.
- Evaluation of the efficacy of calcium silicate vs. glass ionomer cement indirect pulp capping and restoration assessment criteria: a randomised controlled clinical trial-2-year results
PubMed ID: 30232625
Calciumâsilicate cement (Biodentineâ˘) used for indirect pulp capping maintained tooth vitalityâdirect dental calcium material effect.
- Effect of Paneer and Cheese Consumption on Salivary Acidogenicity and Calcium Concentration: A Comparative Study
PubMed ID: 29736496
Eating paneer (high dietary calcium) after sugar challenge raised salivary calcium and sped pH recoveryâplausible cariesâprotective effect.
- Nd:YAG laser and calcium sodium phosphosilicate prophylaxis paste in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: a double-blind randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 30506227
Topical calciumâsodium phosphosilicate (NovaMin) paste directly tested for dentin hypersensitivity; directly relevant to dental benefit.
- Effect of intracanal medicaments on matrix metalloproteinase-9 and vasoactive intestinal peptide secretion in periapical lesions of re-treated canals: a randomized controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 29948282
Intracanal calcium hydroxide increased VIP (a peptide linked to bone/healing) in periapical fluidâsuggests a pro-healing effect relevant to dental repair.
- Novel treatment of in-office tooth bleaching sensitivity: A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 29520944
Topical calciumâphosphate desensitizer before bleaching significantly reduced tooth sensitivity without impairing whiteningâdirect dental benefit.
- The evaluation of MTA and Biodentine as a pulpotomy materials for carious exposures in primary teeth
PubMed ID: 29744721
MTA/Biodentine (calciumâsilicate materials) pulpotomy RCT in primary molars showed high 2âyear successâdirect evidence for calciumâcontaining dental materials.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite as a haemostatic agent compared with physiologic saline on the success of calcium hydroxide pulpotomies in primary molars: an in vivo study
PubMed ID: 30317420
Pulpotomy trial using calcium hydroxide as the pulpotomy agentârelevant to dental healing though the comparison focused on haemostasis agent.
- Comparison Of Two Intracanal Medicaments In Resolution Of Apical Radiolucency
PubMed ID: 30465358
Direct clinical use of calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament produced >90% radiographic resolution of periapical lesionsâstrong dental healing evidence.
- Postoperative Pain Intensity after Single- versus Two-visit Nonsurgical Endodontic Retreatment: AÂ Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30054099
Calcium hydroxide used as intracanal medicament in endodontic retreatmentâclinical dental context directly relevant to tooth treatment outcomes.
- Direct pulp capping in primary molars using a resin-modified Portland cement-based material (TheraCal) compared to MTA with 12-month follow-up: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29767382
TheraCal (calcium-releasing pulp-capping material) performed comparably to MTA with high 12âmonth clinical/radiographic successâdirect tooth-restorative evidence.
- Use of Casein Amorphous Calcium Phosphate (CPP-ACP) on White-spot Lesions: Randomised Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 29372191
CPPâACP (topical calcium/phosphate) RCT in children showed clear remineralization of whiteâspot lesionsâdirect strong evidence for dental benefit.
- Randomized controlled clinical trial on calcium phosphate coated and conventional SLA surface implants: 1-year study on survival rate and marginal bone level
PubMed ID: 31317669
Calciumâphosphate coating on dental implants produced comparable 1âyear bone stabilityârelevant to local calcium effects on periâimplant bone.
- Biodentine(TM) versus formocresol pulpotomy technique in primary molars: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30612569
Biodentine (calciumâsilicate cement) performed well as pulpotomy materialâdirect clinical dental benefit from a calciumâcontaining biomaterial.
- Retention of moisture-tolerant fluoride-releasing sealant and amorphous calcium phosphate-containing sealant in 6-9-year-old children: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30804314
Topical amorphous calciumâphosphate sealant reduced caries scores vs comparator in childrenâdirect dental benefit from a calciumâcontaining material.
- Comparison between calcium hydroxide mixtures and mineral trioxide aggregate in primary teeth pulpotomy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31116277
Calcium hydroxide pulpotomy outcomes were inferior to MTA, but study demonstrates clinical relevance of calciumâbased dental materials.
- At-home, in-office and combined dental bleaching techniques using hydrogen peroxide: Randomized clinical trial evaluation of effectiveness, clinical parameters and enamel mineral content
PubMed ID: 31295393
Bleaching protocols reduced enamel calcium and phosphorus â demonstrates importance of enamel calcium to dental health (implicates protective role of calcium).
- A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing Tricalcium Silicate and Formocresol Pulpotomies Followed for Two to Four Years
PubMed ID: 31882030
Tricalcium silicate used in pulpotomy had â97% longâterm clinical successâdirect dental benefit from a calciumâcontaining material.
- Effect of three different compositions of topical fluoride varnishes with and without prior oral prophylaxis on Streptococcus mutans count in biofilm samples of children aged 2-8 years: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 31584030
CPPâACP varnish (calciumâphosphate) tended to reduce S. mutans in children (nonâsignificant) â modest dental relevance.
- Effect of Different Liners on Pulpal Outcome after Partial Caries Removal: A Preliminary 12 Months Randomised Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31096259
Calcium hydroxide liner delivered high 12âmonth pulp survival after partial caries removal â supports dental use of calcium compounds.
- Comparative evaluation of biodentine, 2% chlorhexidine with RMGIC and calcium hydroxide as indirect pulp capping materials in primary molars: An in vivo study
PubMed ID: 30804309
Calcium hydroxide and biodentine as pulp liners gave high clinical/radiographic success and increased dentin barrier thickness in primary molars (direct dental calcium material evidence).
- A randomized clinical trial of cavity liners after selective caries removal: one-year follow-up
PubMed ID: 31166415
Selective caries removal trial showed high success using calciumâbased liners (MTA, Ca hydroxide) with dentin barrier formation in primary teeth.
- Outcome of Endodontic Retreatment Using 2 Root Canal Irrigants and Influence of Infection on Healing as Determined by a Molecular Method: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31300248
Calcium hydroxide was used as intracanal medicament in retreatment; study links intracanal calcium use to clinical healing context (indirect dental support).
- Success of Direct Pulp Capping Using Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Calcium Hydroxide in Mature Permanent Molars with Pulps Exposed during Carious Tissue Removal: 1-year Follow-up
PubMed ID: 31104819
Calcium hydroxide (a Ca compound) used as pulp capping produced clinically relevant dental outcomes (1-year success, less postop pain) â direct dental relevance.
- Direct pulp capping versus pulpotomy with MTA for carious primary molars: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 30788777
MTA (calcium-containing) used in pediatric pulp treatments showed comparable clinical success â clinical dental calcium-material relevance.
- Assessment of the effects of a fluoride dentifrice and GC Tooth Mousse on early caries lesions in primary anterior teeth using quantitative light-induced fluorescence: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31134470
CPP-ACP (bioavailable calcium/phosphate) produced mineral gains in early primary tooth lesions comparable to fluoride â direct topical calcium relevance.
- Effect of CPP-ACP on Streptococcus mutans in saliva of high caries-risk preschool children: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31732883
CPP-ACP paste reduced salivary S. mutans in preschoolers â topical calciumâphosphate product with clear dental relevance.
- The effect of triple antibiotic paste as an intracanal medicament with an anti-inflammatory agent on post-operative pain of asymptomatic uniradicular necrotic teeth: a double blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41552268
Trial compared calcium hydroxide (a calciumâbased intracanal medicament) to antibiotic+antiâinflammatory paste for postâop dental pain â direct dental application of a calcium compound.
- Effect of calcium hydroxide alone or in combination with ibuprofen and ciprofloxacin on postoperative pain and periapical prostaglandin E2 level: A randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 33383182
Use of calcium hydroxide intracanal pastes reduced periapical inflammatory marker in endodontic treatmentâdirectly dental and tooth-related.
- The effect of two calcium silicate-based and one epoxy resin-based root canal sealer on postoperative pain: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32929721
Study of calciumâsilicate vs epoxy root canal sealers shows use of calciumâcontaining materials in dentistry (relevant to tooth treatment outcomes, local not systemic).
- Effect of calcium hydroxide mixed with lidocaine hydrochloride on postoperative pain in teeth with irreversible pulpitis and symptomatic apical periodontitis: a preliminary randomized controlled prospective clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32462277
Addition of lidocaine to calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament reduced postâop pain after root canal â direct dental application of a calcium compound (local use).
- Comparison of indirect pulp treatment and iRoot BP Plus pulpotomy in primary teeth with extremely deep caries: a prospective randomized trial
PubMed ID: 33063220
iRoot BP Plus (a calciumâcontaining bioceramic) pulpotomy had high 24âmonth success in primary molars â evidence for calcium-based dental materials supporting tooth health.
- Postendodontic Pain after Pulpotomy or Root Canal Treatment in Mature Teeth with Carious Pulp Exposure: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32676136
Calciumâsilicate pulpotomy produced rapid postoperative pain relief comparable to RCT â supports use of calcium-containing materials in tooth preservation.
- Randomized Clinical Trial on Sodium Fluoride with Tricalcium Phosphate
PubMed ID: 32866050
Adding functionalized tricalcium phosphate (a calcium component) to fluoride varnish significantly increased dentine caries arrest in preschool children â direct dental benefit from a calcium-containing agent.
- Antibacterial effectiveness of calcium hydroxide alone or in combination with Ibuprofen and Ciprofloxacin in teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis: a randomized controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 32034789
Calcium hydroxide intracanal paste (with ciprofloxacin) improved bacterial elimination vs Ca(OH)2 alone â relevant to endodontic treatment outcomes and tooth health.
- A randomised controlled clinical trial comparing pure Portland cement and formocresol pulpotomies followed from 2 to 4 years
PubMed ID: 33175326
Portland cement (calciumâcontaining) gave excellent pulpotomy success in primary molars â direct relevance to clinical tooth preservation using calcium-containing materials.
- A comparison of MTA and Biodentine as medicaments for pulpotomy in traumatized anterior immature permanent teeth: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 32096595
MTA and Biodentine (calciumâsilicate materials) effective for pulpotomy in immature teethâdirectly relevant to tooth healing with calcium materials.
- Postobturation Pain Associated with Tricalcium Silicate and Resin-based Sealer Techniques: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33098889
Study of a tricalciumâsilicate (calciumâcontaining) sealer vs resin for root canal obturationârelevant to dental calcium materials and outcomes.
- The effect of partial pulpotomy with iRoot BP Plus in traumatized immature permanent teeth: A randomized prospective controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32348009
Pulpotomy study compared calcium hydroxide (classic calciumâbased pulp agent) and showed dental healing outcomesâdirect dental calcium use.
- Randomized clinical trial comparing PEG-based synthetic to porcine-derived collagen membrane in the preservation of alveolar bone following tooth extraction in anterior maxilla
PubMed ID: 32799365
Use of calciumâphosphate graft preserved alveolar bone postâextractionâsupports dental structural health relevant to teeth.
- Effect of Chinese Propolis as an Intracanal Medicament on Post-Operative Endodontic Pain: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31936519
Intracanal calcium hydroxide paste compared clinically to propolisâdirect use of a calcium compound in endodontics.
- Effect of fluoride varnish with functionalized tri-calcium phosphate on post-orthodontic white spot lesions: an investigator-blinded controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32577707
Topical tri-calcium phosphate (fTCP) varnish produced large, clinically significant reversal of orthodontic white-spot lesions vs controlâdirect dental benefit of a calcium-containing agent.
- Comparison Of Two Intra-Canal Medicaments On The Incidence Of Post-Operative Endodontic Pain
PubMed ID: 32829540
Intracanal calcium hydroxide + dexamethasone significantly reduced postâendodontic pain vs placeboâdirect, clinically meaningful use of a calcium-based dental medicament.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of a new stain-free tricalcium silicate cement in pulpotomies
PubMed ID: 32876119
Calcium-silicate cement performed equivalently to MTA in primary molar pulpotomy with less discolorationârelevant to dental material outcomes.
- Suppression of root caries progression by application of Nanoseal(ÂŽ): A single-blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 31969547
Nanoseal application suppressed rootâcaries progression â directly relevant to preserving tooth structure (clinical dental outcome).
- Topic Application of the Probiotic Streptococcus dentisani Improves Clinical and Microbiological Parameters Associated With Oral Health
PubMed ID: 32984080
Probiotic increased salivary calcium and improved plaque/gingival measures â plausible local benefit to tooth health via raised salivary Ca.
- Clinical, microbiological, and radiographic evaluation of sealed carious dentin after minimal intervention in primary molars
PubMed ID: 33402624
Dental trial found indirect pulp treatment with calcium hydroxide achieved clinical/radiographic success comparable to alternative therapyâdirect dental clinical use of a calcium compound.
- Antibacterial activity of fluoride varnishes containing different agents in children with severe early childhood caries: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32356211
Fluoride varnish with tricalcium phosphate produced larger, longer reductions in cariogenic bacteria in children â direct, highârelevance calciumâcontaining dental product evidence.
- Evaluation of 3 different treatment modalities for conservative management of attrited, sensitive molar teeth - A preliminary 12-week report
PubMed ID: 32914509
Pulpotomy with calciumâsilicate (Biodentine) produced greater and lasting reduction in tooth sensitivity â direct clinical benefit from a calciumâbased dental material.
- Effectiveness of two desensitizing products: A 6-month randomized clinical, split-mouth study
PubMed ID: 33439563
Randomized splitâmouth trial: calciumâphosphate desensitizer significantly reduced dentin hypersensitivity up to 6 months.
- Clinical Efficacy of Sealer-based Obturation Using Calcium Silicate Sealers: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34856212
Calciumâsilicate sealer obturation showed similar success/pain outcomes to conventional techniquesârelevant to endodontic tooth health.
- Regenerative Therapy Modality for Treatment of True Combined Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34201328
MTA + bone graft gave best radiographic defect fill in endoâperiodontal lesionsâbenefits tooth support structures.
- Outcomes of root canal therapy or full pulpotomy using two endodontic biomaterials in mature permanent teeth: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34854987
Full pulpotomy with calciumâbased materials yielded clinical/radiographic outcomes comparable to RCTâsupports tooth vitality preservation.
- Comparative Evaluation of Indirect Pulp Therapy in Young Permanent Teeth using Biodentine and Theracal: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34192759
In young permanent molars, calciumâcontaining pulpâcapping materials (TheraCal/Biodentine) outperformed Dycalâdirect dental benefit.
- Effects of Fluoride and Calcium Phosphate-Based Varnishes in Children at High Risk of Tooth Decay: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34639351
Topical fluoride + calcium-phosphate varnishes appeared to halt new cavities in high-caries-risk childrenâdirect oral/dental calcium-containing product benefit.
- Direct pulp capping (DPC) in primary molars using (3Mix-MP) and the characteristics of the carious lesion as predictor factors for its success: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33543449
Calcium hydroxide used as a pulp-capping agent showed numerically higher clinical/radiographic success in primary molarsâdirect dental calcium application evidence.
- Evaluation of partial pulpotomy treatment in cariously exposed immature permanent molars: Randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34657018
Partial pulpotomy in immature permanent molars (including calcium hydroxide) produced high clinical success and root developmentâdirectly relevant to dental tissue outcomes.
- Effectiveness of 1-Visit and 2-Visit Endodontic Retreatment of Teeth with Persistent/Secondary Endodontic Infection: AÂ Randomized Clinical Trial with 18 Months of Follow-up
PubMed ID: 34555421
Use of calcium hydroxide intracanal medication studied; outcomes included periapical healingâdirect dental relevance.
- Clinical, radiographic, and histological evaluation of three different pulp-capping materials in indirect pulp treatment of primary teeth: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 33404764
Direct dental trial: calcium hydroxide/Biodentine (calcium-based) had excellent clinical/radiographic success for indirect pulp capping in primary teethâstrong direct evidence for calcium-containing dental materials.
- Tomographic evaluation of direct pulp capping using a novel injectable treated dentin matrix hydrogel: a 2-year randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 33507394
Study included calcium-containing restorative materials (Biodentine, MTA) and compared dentin-bridge outcomes â relevant to tooth healing/remodeling with calcium-containing materials.
- Reversal of Root Caries with Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate and Fluoride Varnish in Xerostomia
PubMed ID: 34352792
Topical CPP-ACP (calciumâphosphate complex) + fluoride produced faster remineralization of root caries vs fluoride aloneâdirect calcium-phosphate dental benefit.
- Influence of calcium lactate and fluoride solution mouthrinses on tooth sensitivity and effectiveness of color change during in-office bleaching: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 33544983
Calcium lactate + fluoride mouthrinse prevented bleaching-related sensitivity vs controlâtopical calcium application reduced sensitivity.
- Effects of different remineralization agents on MIH defects: a randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 34821978
CPP-ACP/CPP-ACPF pastes increased remineralization in MIH children, showing topical calcium-phosphate benefit for tooth structure.
- Long-term evaluation of primary teeth molar pulpotomies with Biodentine and MTA: a CONSORT randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 33683572
Calciumâsilicate dental materials (Biodentine/MTA) gave very high pulpotomy success â directly relevant to dental tissue repair.
- Casein Phosphopeptide Amorphous Calcium Phosphate Fluoride Varnish in Remineralization of Early Carious Lesions in Primary Dentition: Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33662244
Topical calciumâphosphateâcontaining fluoride varnish (CPPâACPâF) produced superior remineralization of whiteâspot lesions vs standard fluoride varnish â direct calciumâbased dental benefit.
- Premixed bioceramics versus mineral trioxide aggregate in furcal perforation repair of primary molars: in vitro and in vivo study
PubMed ID: 33483869
Premixed bioceramic (calciumâbased) repair material outperformed MTA for primary molar furcal perforationâdirect clinical benefit for tooth integrity in children.
- Comparison of Two Different Methods in the Removal of Oil-Based Calcium Hydroxide From Root Canal System: A Triple-Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 33907070
Neither ultrasonic nor rotary methods completely removed oilâbased calcium hydroxide from root canalsâstudy directly concerns a calciumâcontaining endodontic medicament and clinical outcomes.
- Use of bioluminescence measurements for detection of artificial demineralization adjacent to orthodontic brackets
PubMed ID: 34331070
Bioluminescence method detected enamel demineralization (calcium release) near bracketsâdirectly measures tooth mineral (calcium) loss relevant to dental health.
- Evaluation of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine as pulpotomy agents in immature first permanent molars with carious pulp exposure: A randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 33719478
MTA vs Biodentine pulpotomy in immature permanent molars (both calciumâbased) showed high successâdirect dentalâhealth evidence in growing teeth.
- Effectiveness of remineralization agents on the prevention of dental bleaching induced sensitivity: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34018341
Nanoâhydroxyapatite application reduced bleaching sensitivity and supports enamel remineralization (topical calcium phosphate effect).
- Randomized controlled clinical trial comparing guided bone regeneration of peri-implant defects with soft-type block versus particulate bone substitutes: Six-month results of hard-tissue changes
PubMed ID: 35191065
Guided bone regeneration RCT using calciumâphosphate graft materialsâdirectly relevant to dental hardâtissue support around implants (tooth/implant support).
- Aragonite toothpaste for management of dental calculus: A double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35419985
Aragonite (calcium carbonate) toothpaste reduced calculus and gingival inflammation vs control â direct topical calciumâbased dental benefit.
- Outcome of full pulpotomy in mature permanent molars using 3 calcium silicate-based materials: A parallel, double blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35152464
Pulpotomy with calciumâsilicate materials had high 1âyear clinical/radiographic success â relevant to tooth health using calciumâcontaining biomaterials.
- Comparative Evaluation of Ozonoid Olive Oil and Calcium Hydroxide as an Indirect Pulp Capping Agent in Primary Mandibular Second Molar: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 35748451
Calcium hydroxide as an indirect pulp capping agent showed high clinical/radiographic success in primary molars â direct dental benefit.
- Calcium Hydroxide Paste, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate, and Formocresol as Direct Pulp Capping Agents in Primary Molars: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 36947754
Direct pulp capping in primary molars using calcium hydroxide had high success â clinical dental benefit in children.
- Coronal discoloration induced by calcium silicate-based cements used in full pulpotomy in mature permanent molars: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36445467
Calciumâsilicate cements caused tooth discoloration â directly relevant to dental outcomes (neutral/negative effect to consider).
- Selective removal to soft dentine or selective removal to firm dentine for deep caries lesions Äąn permanent posterior teeth: a randomized controlled clinical trial up to 2Â years
PubMed ID: 36460919
Use of calcium-silicate liner with selective caries removal preserved pulp vitality and reduced exposuresâdirect tooth-preserving effect.
- EFFICACY OF NOVEL BIOACTIVE GLASS IN THE TREATMENT OF ENAMEL WHITE SPOT LESIONS: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIALâ°
PubMed ID: 36494113
Bioactive glass (BiominF) produced large, quantifiable remineralization of white-spot lesionsâstrong dental benefit mediated by calcium/phosphate release.
- Effectiveness of Clinpro Tooth Crème in comparison with MI Varnish with RECALDENT⢠for treatment of white spot lesions: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36322154
Topical calcium/phosphate tooth cream (fâTCP, CPPâACP) produced meaningful remineralization of whiteâspot lesions vs no treatmentâdirect dental benefit.
- Effect of Remineralization Agents on Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization-Affected Incisors: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35830636
In children with hypomineralised incisors, calciumâcontaining remineralizing agents improved lesions over 3 months (though not superior to fluoride toothpaste).
- Clinical and radiographic effectiveness of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) partial pulpotomy with low power or high power diode laser irradiation in deciduous molars: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35075598
MTA (a calciumâcontaining material) partial pulpotomy in primary molars achieved high clinical successâdirect dental application of calcium materials.
- Direct Pulp Capping of Primary Molars with Calcium Hydroxide or MTA Following Hemorrhage Control with Different Medicaments: Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35799339
Direct dental application of calcium hydroxide for pulp capping showed high clinical/radiographic success â local calcium product benefit for teeth.
- Comparison of pulpal vitalization and root canal therapy in symptomatic immature permanent molars
PubMed ID: 35869721
Randomized trial: calcium-enriched materials (CEM/MTA) for immature permanent molars reduced periapical lesions vs RCT â strong topical calcium benefit for dental outcomes.
- The efficacy of fluoride varnish vs a filled resin sealant for preventing white spot lesions during orthodontic treatment
PubMed ID: 34679162
Topical calciumâphosphate varnish gave modest protection against enamel white-spot lesions in adolescents â direct dental calcium effect.
- Long-term evaluation of early-enamel lesions treated with novel experimental tricalcium silicate paste: A 2-year randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35815478
Randomized 2âyear trial: tricalcium silicate paste (a calciumâcontaining remineralizing agent) produced significant longâterm enamel remineralizationâstrong direct evidence for a calcium material benefit to teeth.
- Pulp vitality of primary molars with deep caries treated with ART restorations: 2-year RCT
PubMed ID: 36507748
Primary molar trial compared restorations with/without calciumâhydroxide lining; outcomes directly inform use of calciumâbased dental materials.
- Efficacy of an iodoform-based filling material for pulpectomy of primary teeth: A 24-month non-inferiority randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34856038
Pulpectomy trial: iodoform paste nonâinferior to calciumâhydroxide/iodoform paste â direct relevance to calciumâcontaining endodontic materials.
- Management of Post Orthodontic White Spot Lesions Using Resin Infiltration and CPP-ACP Materials- A Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 35311975
RCT in children: topical CPPâACP (calciumâphosphate) reduced whiteâspot lesions and improved color â strong direct evidence for dental health.
- A randomized controlled clinical trial of premixed calcium silicate-based cements for pulpotomy in primary molars
PubMed ID: 37660882
Clinical trial of calciumâsilicate cements for pulpotomy in primary molars showed similar success to MTA â direct dental (tooth) health applicability of calciumâbased materials.
- The Effect of Calcium Hydroxide, Triple Antibiotic Paste and Chlorhexidine on Pain in Teeth with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Randomised Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36833788
Calcium hydroxide used as intracanal medicament produced intermediate postoperative pain reduction â dental application of Ca(OH)2 relevant to tooth outcomes.
- Efficacy of Calcium Enriched Mixture Cement, Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Calcium Hydroxide Used as Direct Pulp Capping Agents in Deep Carious Lesions - A Randomised Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38219032
RCT comparing pulp capping materials showed calcium hydroxide had lower longâterm success â directly dental and calciumâmaterial relevant.
- A novel treatment based on powder jet deposition technique for dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37759198
Hydroxyapatite (calciumâphosphate) powderâjet deposition reduced dentin hypersensitivity comparably to a calciumâphosphate desensitizer over 12 weeks.
- Effect of calcium fluoride nanoparticles in prevention of demineralization during orthodontic fixed appliance treatment: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36049047
Topical calciumâfluoride nanoparticle primer reduced enamel demineralization and early S. mutans colonization during orthodontic treatment.
- Treatment outcome of partial pulpotomy using two different calcium silicate materials in mature permanent teeth with symptoms of irreversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37452640
Calciumâsilicate dental material (releasing calcium) produced similar pulpotomy success to MTA â relevant to tooth pulp preservation/remodeling.
- Comparison between the Radiographic and Clinical Rates of Success for TheraCal and MTA in Primary Tooth Pulpotomy within a 12-Month Follow-Up: A Split-Mouth Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 37124935
TheraCal vs MTA (both calciumâreleasing) showed similarly high 12âmonth pulpotomy success in primary molars.
- Comparative evaluation of treatment outcome of partial pulpotomy using different agents in permanent teeth-a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37460903
Partial pulpotomy using calciumâbased capping agents showed high clinical/radiographic success (direct dental relevance).
- Remineralization effect of NaF, NaF with TCP, NaF with CPP-ACP and NaF with CXP varnishes on newly erupted first permanent molars: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37831601
Topical NaF varnishes combined with calciumâphosphate agents (CPPâACP/TCP) produced measurable remineralization in childrenâstrong localized calcium relevance.
- Effect of an experimental TiF(4)/NaF solution in preventing tooth erosion
PubMed ID: 37890417
Topical TiF4/NaF rinse reduced enamel Ca2+ loss during an acid challenge â direct, highârelevance protective effect on dental mineral (calcium) loss.
- Outcome of Regenerative Endodontic Procedures in Nonvital Immature Permanent Teeth Using 2 Intracanal Medications: A Prospective Randomized Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 37225036
Regenerative endodontic treatment using calcium hydroxide (a calcium compound) produced high survival/success in immature teethâdirect dental benefit.
- Comparative evaluation of antibacterial efficacy of active oxygen containing versus other dentifrices against Streptococcus mutans count in children with early childhood caries: A clinico-microbiological study
PubMed ID: 37282413
Children's toothpaste containing tricalcium phosphate reduced Streptococcus mutans countsâtopical calcium compound linked to oral health.
- Clinical influencing factors of vital pulp therapy on pulpitis permanent teeth with 2 calcium silicate-based materials: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38701294
RCT comparing two calciumâsilicate pulpâcapping materials: similar success but resinâmodified calcium product reduced postoperative pain and procedure time â direct clinical dental evidence.
- Pulp survival and postoperative treatment needs following selective vs. total caries removal in mature permanent teeth with reversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39442480
Randomized trial using a calciumâsilicate (Biodentine) pulpâcapping material showed much higher pulp preservation vs selective caries removal â direct dental benefit from a calciumâbased material.
- A 4-year follow-up of root canal obturation using a calcium silicate-based sealer and a zinc oxide-eugenol sealer: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39655615
Fourâyear evaluation found calciumâsilicate rootâcanal sealer performed at least as well as ZOE for periapical healing â supports dental tissue healing with calciumâbased material.
- A randomized controlled clinical trial of the performance of three bioactive endodontic cements in primary molar teeth diagnosed with reversible pulpitis: 1-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 39384060
RCT of calciumâcontaining bioactive dental cements in primary molars showed high 1âyr clinical/radiographic successâdirect relevance to calciumâbased dental materials and tooth health.
- Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cement and Light-curable Tricalcium Silicate Cement as Indirect Pulp Capping Materials: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 40079993
Trial comparing tricalcium silicate pulp capping vs RMGICâcalciumâcontaining material performed acceptably (relevant to tooth vitality).
- Evaluation of BiodentineÂŽ and Calcium Hydroxide in the Formation of Dentin Bridge in Deep Carious Lesions
PubMed ID: 39862396
Dentinâbridge formation study: both Biodentine and Ca(OH)2 effective; demonstrates calcium compound benefit for pulp repair/tooth integrity.
- [A randomized controlled trial of iRoot BP Plus used as pulp capping agent in the complex fracture of young permanent tooth]
PubMed ID: 39690774
Calciumâsilicate material and calcium hydroxide were used for partial pulpotomy in immature teeth with good 3âyear outcomesâdirect dental application of calcium compounds.
- The outcome of combined use of iRoot BP Plus and iRoot SP for root-end filling in endodontic microsurgery: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38430316
Endodontic rootâend filling materials containing calcium compounds produced high 1âyear clinical successârelevant to dental health and calciumâbased materials.
- The incidence and intensity of postoperative pain and Flare-up following the use of three different intracanal medicaments in teeth with posttreatment apical periodontitis: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38849655
Intracanal calcium hydroxide used as a medicament; outcomes similar to comparatorsâdirectly dental but not superior.
- Comparative evaluation of silver diamine fluoride, glass ionomer cement, and calcium hydroxide for indirect pulp therapy in young permanent molars: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 39798105
Indirect pulp therapy trial found calcium hydroxide comparable to other materials for molar successâsupports dental uses of calcium compounds.
- Comparative evaluation of cervical pulpotomy and pulpectomy for primary molars with irreversible pulpitis: a multicentre randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38488954
Calciumâenriched cement used for pulpotomy in primary molars produced high clinical/radiographic success â direct dental Ca material benefit.
- One-year radiographic and clinical performance of bioactive materials in primary molar pulpotomy: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38281619
Bioceramic (calcium silicate) pulp dressing performed similarly to MTA in pulpotomy â relevant to local Ca materials and tooth preservation.
- Randomized clinical trial of pulpotomy using a premixed injectable calcium silicate cement on mature permanent teeth with reversible pulpitis
PubMed ID: 38316823
Randomized pulpotomy trial: calciumâsilicate cement performed well with high success and calcific bridge formation â direct dental benefit from calciumâbased material.
- Partial pulpotomy success in primary molars followed up for 24 months: A randomized controlled clinical trial using mineral trioxide aggregate, biodentine, and acemannan
PubMed ID: 38297465
Primary molar partial pulpotomy: calciumâbased materials (MTA/biodentine) had high midâterm success â clear dental health relevance.
- In-vitro and in-vivo comparative studies of treatment effects on enamel demineralization during orthodontic therapy: implications for clinical early-intervention strategy
PubMed ID: 39316130
CPP-ACP (calciumâphosphate) improved early enamel lesion measures in patients â strong, direct evidence for topical calciumâbased dental benefit.
- Comparative Evaluation of Effectiveness of Calcium Hydroxide, MTA, and TheraCal LC in Indirect Pulp Capping in Primary Molars: In Vivo Study
PubMed ID: 38956853
Lightâcured calcium silicate liner produced more new dentin vs MTA/Dycal in children â direct calciumâmaterial benefit for tooth repair.
- Effect of lateral extent of pulp tissue removal on the outcome of partial pulpotomy for managing cariously exposed mature permanent molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39352296
Pulpotomy trials used MTA (calciumâcontaining) with high success rates â clinically relevant to tooth vitality and calcium materials.
- Evaluation of two different remineralising toothpastes in children with drug-controlled asthma and allergic rhinitis: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38357755
Two remineralizing toothpastes (one with calcium sodium phosphosilicate or hydroxyapatite) reduced sensitivity and improved enamel/periodontal measures over 6 months.
- Clinical Comparison of Three Indirect Pulp Capping Restorative Protocols: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Study
PubMed ID: 38180467
Indirect pulpâcapping protocols, some using calcium liners, produced similarly high tooth vitality â relevant to calcium dental materials.
- A Prospective Randomised Clinical Trial Evaluating Pulpotomy in Primary Molars With Three Bioceramic Calcium Silicate Cements: 24âMonth Follow-Up
PubMed ID: 39641370
Bioceramic calciumâsilicate cements gave high pulpotomy success in primary molars over 24 months â strong local tooth health evidence for calcium materials.
- A randomized crossover trial assessing denture adhesive for prevention of food infiltration among partial denture wearers
PubMed ID: 39186604
Denture adhesives containing calcium salts (Ca/Zn) markedly reduced food particle ingress beneath partial dentures â direct, clinically relevant dental benefit from a calciumâcontaining formulation.
- Comparison of clinical performance of obturating materials in pulpectomies: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38616424
Calcium hydroxide + zinc oxide used as an obturating material in children's pulpectomy produced similar high clinical/radiographic success â direct dental use of a calcium compound.
- "Comparison of activated Platelet Rich Fibrin and Platelet Rich Fibrin in osseous regeneration of freshly extracted socket- A double blinded randomized clinical study"
PubMed ID: 38834143
Platelet concentrate activated with calcium chloride improved radiographic bone formation in extraction sockets â local calcium activation improved oral bone healing and thus dental outcomes.
- Influence of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate on the surface topography and composition of nickel-titanium archwires during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances
PubMed ID: 38233156
CPP-ACP (topical amorphous calcium phosphate) during orthodontics altered archwire corrosion and deposits and is a calcium-based topical dental agent.
- Clinical and radiographic assessment of mineral trioxide aggregate with platelet rich fibrin as pulp capping biomaterials: a 12-month randomized trial
PubMed ID: 40234535
RCT comparing MTA (calciumâcontaining dental material) and PRF+MTA found more dentin bridge formation with PRF+MTA â direct dental (tooth hard tissue) relevance.
- Comparative evaluation of eggshell-derived nano-hydroxyapatite and amniotic membrane as pulpotomy agents in primary teeth: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40586470
Pulpotomy study used eggshellâderived nanoâhydroxyapatite (a calcium phosphate material) with good clinical/radiographic success â directly relevant to tooth repair materials.
- Endotoxin Levels after Calcium Hydroxide Placement in Root Canals Irrigated with Continuous or Sequential Chelation in Previously Treated Teeth with Symptomatic Apical Periodontitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 40835176
Endodontic study showed calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament effects â directly concerns a calcium compound used in dental therapy.
- EFFICACY OF A REMINERALIZATION AGENT CONTAINING AMMONIUM FLUORIDE SOLUTION AND NANO SOL CALCIUM FLUORIDE FOR TREATMENT OF INITIAL BUCCAL CARIES LESIONS: A SPLIT-MOUTH RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL
PubMed ID: 40335196
Topical nanoâCaF2 (calcium fluoride) plus ammonium fluoride significantly improved remineralization and regression of whiteâspot lesions vs control.
- The influence of photodynamic therapy on the supragingival plaque accumulation and bacterial composition in orthodontic patients: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41091662
Tricalcium phosphate (TCP) varnish was one of the tested dental products and reduced bacterial counts and improved gingival scores (topical calcium relevance).
- Evaluation of silver diamine fluoride and biodentine as agents for indirect pulp therapy in primary teeth - A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41026563
Biodentine (a calcium silicate material) outperformed comparator for indirect pulp therapy in primary molarsâdirect calciumâbased dental material benefit.
- Metals, fluoride and bioactive glass on dentin hypersensitivity and quality of life: A 6-month double-blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40550352
Toothpastes containing calciumâphosphateâsilicate (bioactive glass) reduced dentin sensitivity and improved outcomes versus NaF varnish (topical Caâcontaining material).
- Effect of simvastatin on expression of Interleukins 6 & 10 and Matrix Metalloproteinase: 9 when used as an intracanal medicament in teeth with symptomatic apical periodontitis-a triple blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40635035
Study compared simvastatin to calcium hydroxide as intracanal medicament; CH had measurable clinical/microbiological effects (calcium compound relevance).
- Microbial Loads in Traumatized Immature Teeth and Their Impact on the Treatment Outcomes of Regenerative Endodontic Treatment: A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Chlorhexidine and Calcium Hydroxide
PubMed ID: 40150951
Calcium hydroxide intracanal medicament reduced bacterial loads and was associated with regenerative treatment success (procedureâspecific calcium benefit).
- Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Biodentine and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate as Indirect Pulp Capping Agents in Primary Molars: A Randomized Controlled Trial with 18-month Follow-up
PubMed ID: 40495427
Biodentine and MTA (calciumâcontaining materials) showed very high clinical/radiographic success as pulpâcapping agents in primary molars â direct dental outcome.
- Histological evaluation of vital full pulpotomy techniques in permanent mature teeth with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis using three calcium silicate cements: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41345947
Calciumâsilicate cements (MTA, Biodentine, BC RRM) produced favorable histologic healing and dentinâbridge formation after pulpotomy â direct toothâhealth/repair evidence.
- Effect of tricalcium silicate-based intracanal dressing on bone resorption and inflammatory mediators in periapical lesions: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40155539
Calcium hydroxide and calciumâsilicate intracanal dressings reduced inflammatory and boneâresorption mediators in periapical lesions â supports endodontic healing and tooth health.
- Effect of intensive application of self-assembling peptide P11-4 with fluoride, casein phosphopeptide amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride and sodium fluoride on streptococcus mutans level in preschool children: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40106002
CPPâACPF varnish (contains calcium) produced the largest and most sustained reductions in S. mutans and plaque in children â directly relevant to dental health/prevention.
- Treatment outcomes of pulpotomy in primary molars utilizing 2.25% sodium hypochlorite gel: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40604659
Adjunct NaOCl gel + MTA (calcium silicate) improved early pulp healing and dentin bridge formation in primary teeth â clinically relevant for tooth preservation.
- Effect of remineralization after in office followed by home treatment of white spot lesions in children randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40830200
Nanoâhydroxyapatite and CPPâACP substantially improved enamel remineralization â strong topical dental mineralization evidence.
- Effect of tricalcium silicate-based intracanal dressing on antibacterial-antifungal activity and postoperative pain intensity after non-surgical endodontic retreatment: randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41272686
Intracanal calciumâbased dressings reduced bacterial/Candida levels; Ca(OH)2 had superior bacterial reduction.
- In vivo and in situ evaluation of innovative approaches in dentin hypersensitivity treatment
PubMed ID: 40251520
Topical bioactive resin with calcium/phosphate produced large durable dentin hypersensitivity relief.
- Oral microbiome diversity and composition before and after chemotherapy treatment in pediatric oncology patients
PubMed ID: 40604730
Calciumâphosphate mouth rinse (Caphosol) during chemo reduced severe oral symptomsâoral health benefit.
- Clinical and radiological assessment of grape seed extract versus mineral trioxide aggregates in primary molar pulpotomy: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41029033
Splitâmouth trial found MTA (calcium silicate) comparable to grape seed extract for primary teeth success.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of premixed bioceramic putty as an apical plug in nonvital immature anterior permanent teeth
PubMed ID: 40691703
Bioceramic apical plug improved periapical bone density and clinical healingâsupports tooth preservation.
- Effect of Age on the Success of Direct Pulp Capping using 2 Bioceramic Materials in Cariously Exposed Teeth with Reversible Pulpitis: A Prospective Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 40288576
Direct pulp capping success varied by age with bioceramic (Caâcontaining) materialsâdental outcome relevance.
- Impact of minimally invasive root canal treatment on healing outcomes in a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40603366
Root canal protocol RCT (procedural healing) relevant to tooth survival; uses Caâbased materials in practice.
- Randomised Controlled Trial on the Additive Effect Between Calcium Hydroxide and Sodium Hypochlorite in an Inter-Visit Root Canal Dressing
PubMed ID: 41321289
Calciumâhydroxide intracanal dressing (with NaOCl) markedly lowered intracanal bacteriaâdirect endodontic benefit.
- Histopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of pulp tissue reaction to ACTIVA BioACTIVE base/liner in primary teeth pulpotomy: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40457274
ACTIVA bioactive (calciumâreleasing) liner increased mineralization markers compared with MTA in primaryâtooth pulpotomiesâdirect dental mineralization effect.
- Effect of 1064Â nm Nd:YAG laser or 15% calcium sodium phosphosilicate prophy paste on dentin hypersensitivity over six months: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 41369796
Calciumâreleasing prophy paste reduced dentin hypersensitivity immediately and up to 6 monthsâdirect topical calcium dental benefit.
- Clinical evaluation of the remineralizing potential of biomimetic scaffolds on enamel white spot lesions: A 12-month randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 41412271
PchiâACP scaffold (amorphous calcium phosphate) substantially remineralized early enamel lesions over 12 monthsâstrong direct evidence for dental benefit.
- Outcomes of Direct Pulp Capping After Carious Excavation of Deep Caries on Permanent Mature Teeth: An Ancillary Study Derived From A Randomised Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 41685840
Clinical trial of a calcium-silicate pulp-capping material showing high 1-yr pulp survival and integrityâdirect dental clinical benefit of a Ca-containing material.
- [Therapeutic effect of concentrated growth factors combined with self-curing calcium phosphate cement on periodontal intrabony defects: Clinical and radiographic evaluation]
PubMed ID: 39856505
Periodontal intrabony-defect trial using calcium phosphate cement (a Ca material) plus growth factors improved clinical/radiographic outcomesârelevant to dental hard tissue support.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of pulpotomies performed under intrapulpal injection of anaesthetic solution
PubMed ID: 11556510
Pulpotomies dressed with calcium hydroxide showed high short-term healing ratesâdirect evidence for a calcium-containing dental material aiding tooth healing.
- Anticaries efficacy of a sodium monofluorophosphate dentifrice containing xylitol in a dicalcium phosphate dihydrate base. A 30-month caries clinical study in Costa Rica
PubMed ID: 12572637
Dicalcium phosphate-based fluoride dentifrice (with xylitol) produced ~>10% reduction in caries increment in schoolchildren â directly relevant to dental health.
- Influence of different vehicles on the pH of calcium hydroxide pastes
PubMed ID: 15287544
Calcium hydroxide paste pH and stability (endodontic medicaments) supports intracanal alkalinity and antimicrobial activityâdirectly relevant to dental health (topical calcium compound).
- The anticariogenic effect of sugar-free gum containing CPP-ACP nanocomplexes on approximal caries determined using digital bitewing radiography
PubMed ID: 18446025
Large RCT: CPP-ACP gum reduced approximal caries progression over 24 months (strong direct evidence).
- Clinical evaluation of 3Mix and Vitapex as treatment options for pulpally involved primary molars
PubMed ID: 20409203
Clinical study in primary molars: a calciumâcontaining root filling (Vitapex) had high shortâterm clinical success â direct dental application of a calcium material supporting tooth outcomes.
- Comparative evaluation of the effects of casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and xylitol-containing chewing gum on salivary flow rate, pH and buffering capacity in children: An in vivo study
PubMed ID: 28914246
Chewing gum with CPPâACP increased salivary flow, pH and buffering capacity in children â acute physiochemical dental benefits tied to a calciumâcontaining complex.
- Clinical, radiographic, and histologic analysis of the effects of acemannan used in direct pulp capping of human primary teeth: short-term outcomes
PubMed ID: 26264630
Randomized trial where calcium hydroxide (a calcium dental material) was comparator for pulpotomy success â directly dental.
- Clinical evaluation of the ability of CaviStat in a mint confection to inhibit the development of dental caries in children
PubMed ID: 18500152
Randomized trial: arginine-bicarbonate-calcium carbonate mint produced very large, clinically meaningful reductions in new/progressing caries in childrenâdirect calcium-containing product evidence.
- Comparing the efficacy in providing instant relief of dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride relative to a benchmark desensitizing toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion and 1450 ppm fluoride, and to a control toothpaste with 1450 ppm fluoride: a three-day clinical study in New Jersey, USA
PubMed ID: 19831165
8% arginine/calcium carbonate toothpaste produced large immediate and 3-day reductions in dentin hypersensitivity vs controlâdirect, robust evidence for a Ca-containing oral product.
- Comparing the efficacy in providing instant relief of dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a benchmark desensitizing toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion and 1450 ppm fluoride, and to a control toothpaste with 1450 ppm fluoride: a three-day clinical study in Mississauga, Canada
PubMed ID: 19831164
Randomized double-blind trial showing significant immediate and 3-day relief of tooth sensitivity with arginine + calcium carbonate toothpaste.
- Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of an in-office desensitizing paste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate in providing instant and lasting relief of dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 19472556
In-office paste with arginine + calcium carbonate produced large immediate and 4-week reductions in dentin sensitivity versus controlâdirect dental benefit from a Ca-containing product.
- Comparing the efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a benchmark commercial desensitizing toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion: an eight-week clinical study in Rome, Italy
PubMed ID: 19831167
8-week RCT: arginine/calcium carbonate toothpaste reduced tooth sensitivity more than a potassium-based pasteâdirect evidence for Ca-containing dentifrice benefits.
- Comparing the efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a commercial sensitive toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion: an eight-week clinical study in Rome, Italy
PubMed ID: 19489188
8âweek RCT showing arginine + calcium carbonate toothpaste produced significantly greater sensitivity relief vs potassium.
- Comparing the efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride to a commercial sensitive toothpaste containing 2% potassium ion: an eight-week clinical study on Canadian adults
PubMed ID: 19489187
Canadian 8âweek RCT with clinically relevant sensitivity reductions for the calcium carbonateâbased formulation.
- Clinical evaluation of the efficacy of a desensitizing paste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate for the in-office relief of dentin hypersensitivity associated with dental prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 19472557
Randomized, doubleâblind inâoffice study showing marked immediate desensitizing benefit of an 8% arginine + CaCO3 paste.
- A comparative clinical study investigating the efficacy of a test dentifrice containing 8% strontium acetate and 1040 ppm sodium fluoride versus a marketed control dentifrice containing 8% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm sodium monofluorophosphate in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 20669816
Headâtoâhead trial: both strontium and arginine/CaCO3 reduced sensitivity; modest evidence supporting Ca-containing formulation's efficacy.
- Extrinsic stain removal efficacy of a new desensitizing dentifrice containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate and 1450 ppm fluoride
PubMed ID: 21284250
Whitening dentifrice with arginine + highâcleaning CaCO3 removed more surface stain vs control â benefit to extrinsic tooth appearance and cleaning.
- Instant dentin hypersensitivity relief of a new desensitizing dentifrice containing 8.0% arginine, a high cleaning calcium carbonate system and 1450 ppm fluoride: a 3-day clinical study in Chengdu, China
PubMed ID: 21284248
Large randomized 3âarm study demonstrating immediate and 3âday reductions in dentin sensitivity for arginine + calcium carbonate formulations.
- Dentin hypersensitivity reduction of a new toothpaste containing 8.0% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride: an 8-week clinical study on Chinese adults
PubMed ID: 21284249
Well-powered RCT showing large, consistent dentin sensitivity reductions from an arginine + CaCO3 toothpaste.
- Clinical efficacy in reducing dentin hypersensitivity of a dentifrice containing 8.0% arginine, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluoride compared to a dentifrice containing 8% strontium acetate and 1040 ppm fluoride under consumer usage conditions before and after switch-over
PubMed ID: 22403989
Brushing with arginine + calcium toothpaste reduced sensitivity more than a strontium formulation and improved sensitivity on switchâover.
- Comparison of clinical efficacy of three toothpastes in reducing dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 22403987
Large randomized trial showing arginine + CaCO3 reduced sensitivity vs negative control and vs a strontium toothpaste (abstract-level data).
- Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of three commercially available toothpastes on dentin hypersensitivity reduction: an eight-week clinical study
PubMed ID: 22403988
Randomized clinical trial demonstrating arginine + CaCO3 superiority vs comparators over 8 weeks (effect sizes not in abstract).
- Clinical evaluation of the fast onset and sustained sensitivity relief of a 0.454% stannous fluoride dentifrice compared to an 8.0% arginine-calcium carbonate-sodium monofluorophosphate dentifrice
PubMed ID: 22263329
Trial where a stannous fluoride toothpaste reduced sensitivity more than arginine + CaCO3; still confirms arginine + Ca product is an active comparator but with lesser effect in that study.
- Rapid desensitizing efficacy of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice
PubMed ID: 21702324
Stannous fluoride outperformed arginine + Ca in shortâterm relief â trial informs comparative performance but involves calcium only as part of the tested formulation.
- Instant dentin hypersensitivity relief of a single topical application of an in-office desensitizing paste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate: a split-mouth, randomized-controlled study
PubMed ID: 23140517
Splitâmouth RCT: single inâoffice arginine + Ca paste gave faster/longer lasting relief than calcium alone (supports combined formulation efficacy).
- Comparative efficacy of two treatment regimens combining in-office and at-home programs for dentin hypersensitivity relief: a 24-week clinical study
PubMed ID: 22988684
Professional inâoffice arginine+calcium plus atâhome maintenance produced sustained sensitivity relief through 24 weeks.
- A 3-day randomised clinical study investigating the efficacy of two toothpastes, designed to occlude dentine tubules, for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 23160037
3âday trial: both desensitising pastes reduced sensitivity immediately and at Day 3; arginine/Ca was slightly favored on an evaporative measure.
- Clinical evaluation of an in-office desensitizing paste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate for relief of dentin hypersensitivity prior to dental prophylaxis
PubMed ID: 22988687
Single preâprophylaxis application of 8% arginine + CaCO3 produced large immediate reduction in dentin sensitivity.
- Efficacy in reducing dentine hypersensitivity of a regimen using a toothpaste containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate, a mouthwash containing 0.8% arginine, pyrophosphate and PVM/MA copolymer and a toothbrush compared to potassium and negative control regimens: an eight-week randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23380274
120âsubject RCT: arginine+calcium carbonate regimen reduced dentin sensitivity faster and more than a potassium regimen (products had multiple actives but calcium present).
- A 3-day randomized clinical trial to investigate the desensitizing properties of three dentifrices
PubMed ID: 23489232
85âsubject trial: arginine+CaCO3 dentifrice achieved clinically meaningful dentin hypersensitivity reductions within 3 days comparable to other effective pastes.
- The anti-caries efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate assessed using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence (QLF)
PubMed ID: 23985435
Large pediatric RCT showing â51% reduction in lesion volume at 6 months with arginine+insoluble calcium+fluoride â strong evidence for enamel/caries benefit.
- Two-year caries clinical study of the efficacy of novel dentifrices containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound and 1,450 ppm fluoride
PubMed ID: 23988908
Large (nâ6000), 2âyear RCT showing arginine+insoluble calcium dentifrices reduced new caries vs fluoride alone â strong clinical evidence for tooth health.
- In vivo effects of a new dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride on plaque metabolism
PubMed ID: 24156139
Short randomized human trial: arginine+calcium toothpaste increased plaque pH and ammonia, reducing cariogenic potential (mechanistic evidence supporting tooth health).
- Comparing the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride to a dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride alone in the management of primary root caries
PubMed ID: 23985437
253âsubject adult trial: arginine+insoluble calcium+fluoride arrested/reversed more active root caries lesions than fluoride alone.
- A clinical investigation using quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) of the anticaries efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride as sodium monofluorophosphate
PubMed ID: 24156136
Large trial showing substantial reductions in early cavities with an arginine+insoluble calcium+fluoride toothpaste vs controls.
- A clinical investigation of the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride, as sodium monofluorophosphate in a calcium base, on primary root caries
PubMed ID: 24156137
412 older adults: arginine + insoluble calcium + fluoride toothpaste arrested/reversed root caries better than fluoride alone â clinically meaningful.
- The efficacy of 8% Arginine-CaCOâ applications on dentine hypersensitivity following periodontal therapy: a clinical and scanning electron microscopic study
PubMed ID: 23229241
36âsubject randomized clinical + SEM study: 8% arginineâcalcium carbonate paste reduced root sensitivity and produced dentinal tubule occlusion vs fluoride gel.
- Comparison of the efficacy of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine and 1450 ppm fluoride to a dentifrice containing 1450 ppm fluoride alone in the management of early coronal caries as assessed using Quantitative Light-induced Fluorescence
PubMed ID: 23985436
331âchild trial: arginine+insoluble calcium+fluoride toothpaste produced larger decreases in early enamel lesion size vs fluoride alone.
- Beneficial effects of an arginine-calcium carbonate desensitizing paste for treatment of dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 24073527
Inâoffice arginine + CaCO3 paste reduced postâprophy dentin sensitivity significantly vs control.
- Clinical assessment of a new dentifrice with 8% arginine and calcium carbonate on dentin hypersensitivity in an Indian population using a new measuring device: the Jay Sensitivity Sensor Probe
PubMed ID: 24156204
100âsubject RCT: 8% arginineâcalcium carbonate toothpaste reduced dentin hypersensitivity vs fluoride control â clinically significant desensitization.
- A comparison of dentifrices for clinical relief from dentin hypersensitivity using the Jay Sensitivity Sensor Probe
PubMed ID: 24156206
86âsubject RCT: arginine+calcium carbonate dentifrice improved tactile, evaporative and VAS sensitivity measures significantly vs control.
- Effectiveness of an in-office arginine-calcium carbonate paste on dentine hypersensitivity in periodontitis patients: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25269991
Single professional application of arginineâcalcium carbonate paste produced large, sustained relief from tooth sensitivity (~6 weeks) in an RCT.
- A 12-week clinical study assessing the clinical effects on plaque metabolism of a dentifrice containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound and 1,450 ppm fluoride
PubMed ID: 25000668
Small randomized study: arginine+insoluble calcium dentifrice raised plaque pH and ammonia and lowered lactic acid vs standard fluoride paste â mechanistic evidence reducing cariogenic challenge.
- Evaluation of a dentifrice containing 8% arginine, calcium carbonate, and sodium monofluorophosphate to repair acid-softened enamel using an intra-oral remineralization model
PubMed ID: 24933799
30âadult crossover: dentifrice with arginine+calcium+fluoride produced greater enamel remineralization than fluoride-only paste (multiâingredient but direct remineralization shown).
- Randomized clinical trial of the efficacy of dentifrices containing 1.5% arginine, an insoluble calcium compound and 1450 ppm fluoride over two years
PubMed ID: 26054185
Large 2âyear pediatric trial showing DMFT/DMFS reductions with dentifrices containing an insoluble calcium compound â solid population evidence (multiâingredient product).
- Evaluation of instant desensitization after a single topical application over 30 days: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 26211687
RCT: ProArgin paste (arginine formulation) produced greater and longer-lasting reduction in dentin hypersensitivity than NovaMin (calcium-containing) over 30 days â clinical dentin benefit context involving calcium-containing comparators.
- Efficacy of a combined in-office/home-use desensitizing system containing 8% arginine and calcium carbonate in reducing dentin hypersensitivity: an 8-week randomized clinical study
PubMed ID: 25864242
Randomized double-blind study: in-office plus at-home arginine+calcium carbonate system gave faster and larger dentin sensitivity relief vs potassium nitrate toothpaste over 8 weeks; calcium carbonate is a core active.
- Control of dentin/root sensitivity during non-surgical and surgical periodontal treatment
PubMed ID: 26660591
Moderate RCT in periodontitis patients: 8% arginine+CaCO3 prophylaxis paste + toothpaste prevented and reduced post-periodontal-treatment dentin/root sensitivity for 17 weeks.
- Exploratory randomised controlled clinical study to evaluate the comparative efficacy of two occluding toothpastes - a 5% calcium sodium phosphosilicate toothpaste and an 8% arginine/calcium carbonate toothpaste - for the longer-term relief of dentine hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 28219674
Exploratory randomized trial: both 5% CSPS (calcium-releasing) and 8% arginineâCaCO3 toothpastes produced clinically meaningful dentin sensitivity relief over 11 weeks.
- Self-assembling peptide matrix for treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 29520816
Pilot RCT: arginineâcalcium carbonate control reduced dentin sensitivity; supports clinical efficacy of CaCO3-containing dentifrice (small study).
- Iontophoresis and topical application of 8% arginine-calcium carbonate to treat dentinal hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 30074006
Iontophoresis + 8% arginineâCaCO3 produced greater and faster dentin sensitivity reductions than toothpaste alone â supports calcium-containing product effectiveness.
- A randomised controlled trial to investigate the efficacy of an oxalate strip for the management of dentine hypersensitivity pain
PubMed ID: 31150729
RCT comparing 3.14% potassium oxalate strip vs 8% arginineâCaCO3 toothpaste: both reduced dentin sensitivity; arginineâCaCO3 served as active comparator â supports CaCO3 dentifrice activity.
- A randomised clinical trial on the efficacy of 5% fluorocalcium phosphosilicate-containing novel bioactive glass toothpaste
PubMed ID: 31233629
Randomized clinical trial: 5% fluorocalcium-phosphosilicate toothpaste (calcium-containing) reduced dentin sensitivity more than arginineâCaCO3 and placebo.
- Efficacy of 8% arginine on dentin hypersensitivity: A multicenter clinical trial in 273 patients over 24 weeks
PubMed ID: 30710652
Large multicenter RCT: in-office + at-home 8% arginineâCaCO3 produced substantial, sustained reductions in dentin hypersensitivity â strong clinical evidence for dental benefit of calcium-containing technology.
- An Exploratory Randomised Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Experimental Occlusion-based Dentifrice in the Relief of Dentin Hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 30968066
Well-sized RCT: calcium-containing CSPS dentifrice produced clinically meaningful reductions in dentin hypersensitivity similar to arginineâCaCO3.
- A randomised controlled trial investigating efficacy of a novel toothpaste containing calcium silicate and sodium phosphate in dentine hypersensitivity pain reduction compared to a fluoride control toothpaste
PubMed ID: 32497553
Large randomized double-blind trial: calcium-silicate toothpaste reduced dentin sensitivity vs fluoride control across multiple measures.
- Effectiveness of Toothpaste Containing REFIX Technology against Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Randomized Clinical Study
PubMed ID: 33025927
Small RCT: phosphate-based (remineralizing) toothpaste produced large immediate and 1-week reductions in dentin hypersensitivity â supports remineralizing (calcium/phosphate) approaches.
- Bioactive glass and arginine dentifrices immediately relieved dentine hypersensitivity following non-surgical periodontal therapy: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34061357
RCT in post-periodontal therapy patients: CSPS (bioactive glass, calcium-containing) toothpaste produced rapid and sustained reductions in root/dentin sensitivity.
- Comparative efficacy of BioMin-F, Colgate Sensitive Pro-relief and Sensodyne Rapid Action in relieving dentin hypersensitivity: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34615511
Large triple-blind RCT showing fluoro-calcium-phosphosilicate and other calcium-containing dentifrices gave large immediate and 6-week reductions in dentin hypersensitivity.
- A randomized clinical trial for comparing the efficacy of desensitizing toothpastes on the relief of dentin hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 37002263
Randomized clinical trial: tricalciumâphosphate toothpaste produced large reductions in dentin sensitivity versus control.
- Home-use agents in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity: clinical effectiveness evaluation with different measurement methods
PubMed ID: 39810073
Large randomized trial: CPPâACP and other calciumâbased toothpastes markedly reduced dentin sensitivity and improved oral QoL.
- Lipid-lowering diets in patients taking pravastatin, a new HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: compliance and adequacy
PubMed ID: 1910254
Population data showing inadequate calcium intakeârelevant to tooth mineralization and dental health.
- [The caries-protective efficacy of 2 fluoride varnishes in a 2-year controlled clinical trial]
PubMed ID: 1756217
Fluoride varnishes containing calcium fluoride reduced caries ~25â30% in children; calcium fluoride was an ingredient but fluoride is main active.
- Evaluation of a low-phosphate cow's milk diet on growth and bone mineralization of full-term infants
PubMed ID: 1435827
Infant milk study documented high intestinal calcium absorption and normal bone mineralisationâsupports mineral availability relevant to dental development in infants.
- Control of calculus formation by a dentifrice containing calcium lactate
PubMed ID: 8402801
Topical calcium lactate toothpaste significantly reduced dental calculus formation over 3 months â direct dental benefit.
- The effect of two toothpastes on plaque and gingival inflamation
PubMed ID: 8624228
Toothpaste containing calcium hydrogen phosphate reduced gingival inflammation and bleeding (~40%), showing a topical calciumâcontaining product benefit for oral health.
- Periodontal repair in intrabony defects treated with a calcium carbonate implant and guided tissue regeneration
PubMed ID: 8997677
Calcium carbonate implant used in periodontal regeneration produced clinical periodontal improvementsâdirect relevance to dental/bone health in the mouth.
- Pulp exposure after stepwise versus direct complete excavation of deep carious lesions in young posterior permanent teeth
PubMed ID: 9028183
Stepwise caries excavation using calcium hydroxide halved pulp exposure rates vs full excavationâdirect dental benefit from a calcium compound.
- Success of electrofulguration pulpotomies covered by zinc oxide and eugenol or calcium hydroxide: a clinical study
PubMed ID: 8897531
Direct dental trial: calciumâhydroxide pulp medicament produced similar shortâterm clinical/radiographic success to ZOE in primary molars (use of a Ca compound in dentistry).
- The CO2 laser as an aid in direct pulp capping
PubMed ID: 9641128
Dental trial comparing pulp capping methods used calcium hydroxide as the control â directly relevant to dental use of a calcium compound.
- Double blind clinical trial of a remineralizing dentifrice in the prevention of caries in a radiation therapy population
PubMed ID: 10687503
Randomized trial: remineralizing toothpaste delivering soluble calcium reduced rootâcaries progression in highârisk patients.
- Efficacy of two dentifrices on removal of natural extrinsic stain
PubMed ID: 10649920
Dentifrices with precipitated calcium carbonate base reduced extrinsic stain vs fluoride paste â direct, product-level evidence for a calcium-containing dental preparation.
- Enamel defects in primary and permanent teeth of children born prematurely
PubMed ID: 10972349
Study of preterm infants found very high enamel defect rates and that mineral/Vit D supplementation did not reduce defects â directly relevant to dental outcomes.
- Five methods of calcium hydroxide intracanal placement: an in vitro evaluation
PubMed ID: 10710462
In vitro endodontic study showed denser calcium hydroxide canal fillsâdirect relevance to dental use of a calcium compound.
- An investigation of the relative efficacy of Buckley's Formocresol and calcium hydroxide in primary molar vital pulp therapy
PubMed ID: 10697342
Clinical trial comparing calcium hydroxide (a calcium compound) for primary molar pulp therapy showed acceptable success (77%), supporting dental applications of calcium compounds.
- The effect of splinting of teeth in combination with reconstructive periodontal surgery in humans
PubMed ID: 11218508
Natural coralâcalcium bone graft significantly improved periodontal pocket depth, attachment level, and reduced tooth mobility â strong direct dental benefit.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements reduce tooth loss in the elderly
PubMed ID: 11690570
Randomized trial: calcium plus vitamin D reduced tooth loss in older adults (clinically meaningful outcome).
- The enhanced anticaries efficacy of a sodium fluoride and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate dentifrice in a dual-chambered tube. A 2-year caries clinical study on children in the United States of America
PubMed ID: 11481926
Large trial in children where a dentifrice containing dicalcium phosphate dihydrate plus fluoride reduced caries incidence â14% vs fluoride-only â direct dental benefit from a calcium-containing preparation.
- Remineralization of enamel subsurface lesions by sugar-free chewing gum containing casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate
PubMed ID: 11808763
CPP-ACP containing gum produced large, dose-dependent increases in enamel remineralization â direct, high-quality evidence for a calcium-containing product benefiting teeth.
- The enhanced anticaries efficacy of a sodium fluoride and dicalcium phosphate dihydrate dentifrice in a dual-chambered tube. A 2-year caries clinical study on children in Brazil
PubMed ID: 11481927
Large RCT: toothpaste with dicalcium phosphate plus fluoride produced ~11% lower 2-year caries increment vs fluoride-onlyâdirect calcium-containing product benefit for teeth.
- Effects of instrumentation, irrigation and dressing with calcium hydroxide on infection in pulpless teeth with periapical bone lesions
PubMed ID: 11858203
Intracanal calcium hydroxide markedly reduced root-canal bacterial counts â direct dental benefit.
- A randomised controlled trial of the efficacy of supervised toothbrushing in high-caries-risk children
PubMed ID: 12218280
Large RCT of fluoride toothpaste containing a calcium compound showed substantial reduction in new caries in children.
- Indirect pulp treatment: in vivo outcomes of an adhesive resin system vs calcium hydroxide for protection of the dentin-pulp complex
PubMed ID: 12064499
Calcium hydroxide liner evaluated in primary molars â direct dental application of a calcium compound with tooth outcomes.
- A clinical trial of the anticaries efficacy of casein derivatives complexed with calcium phosphate in patients with salivary gland dysfunction
PubMed ID: 11925535
Randomized trial of a caseinâderivative/calciumâphosphate oral system vs fluoride in dryâmouth patients â directly tests Caâcontaining dental product and caries outcomes.
- A prospective clinical study of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and IRM when used as root-end filling materials in endodontic surgery
PubMed ID: 12887380
MTA (a calciumâcontaining dental material) showed high healing rates in rootâend surgery â direct dental relevance (material, not supplement).
- Direct capping of human pulps with a dentin bonding system or with calcium hydroxide cement
PubMed ID: 14600695
Direct pulp capping with calcium hydroxide induced significantly more hardâtissue bridge formation than adhesive â strong direct dental tissueâforming benefit.
- The clinical effect of amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) on root surface hypersensitivity
PubMed ID: 14531593
Topical amorphous calcium phosphate produced a clear, rapid clinical reduction in dentin hypersensitivity vs placebo â direct, highârelevance dental benefit.
- In vitro diffusion of hydroxyl ions through root dentine from various calcium hydroxide medicaments
PubMed ID: 12974867
Calcium hydroxide formulations produced higher dentine surface pH / hydroxyl releaseâdirectly relevant to dental healing/antimicrobial action.
- [Clinical studies on apexification with demineralized dentin matrix]
PubMed ID: 14732982
Calcium hydroxide (a calcium compound) produced apexification and healing comparable to demineralized dentin matrixâclinical dental calcium use.
- Estrogen and/or calcium plus vitamin D increase mandibular bone mass
PubMed ID: 15295946
Study specifically measured mandibular bone mass with calcium + vitamin D in postmenopausal womenâdirect oral/jaw bone relevance.
- Extrinsic tooth stain removal efficacy of a sodium bicarbonate dual-phase dentifrice containing calcium and phosphate in a six-week clinical trial
PubMed ID: 15688962
Topical bakingâsoda dentifrice containing calcium and phosphate reduced extrinsic tooth stain vs controlâdirect dental benefit (local calcium application).
- Clinical efficacy evaluation of calcium, phosphate, and sodium bicarbonate on surface-enamel smoothness and gloss
PubMed ID: 15645905
Randomized clinical data: fluoride toothpaste containing calcium and phosphate produced marked improvements in enamel gloss and smoothness over 3 months (direct product evidence).
- Comparison of using calcium hydroxide or a dentine primer for reducing dentinal pain following crown preparation: a randomized clinical trial with an observation time up to 30 months
PubMed ID: 15089940
Small RCT: topical calcium-hydroxide suspension after crown prep reduced dentinal sensitivity versus baseline â direct dental application evidence.
- Comparison of zinc oxide and eugenol, and Vitapex for root canal treatment of necrotic primary teeth
PubMed ID: 15525310
Vitapex (calcium hydroxide paste) in primary teeth produced superior clinical/radiographic successâdirect dental (tooth) benefit.
- Comparison of a dual-phase fluoride toothpaste containing calcium, phosphate, and sodium bicarbonate with a regular fluoride toothpaste on calculus formation
PubMed ID: 15645907
Dualâphase dentifrice containing calcium/phosphate reduced lingual calculus by ~16% vs control; direct topical calcium relevance to dental health.
- Postoperative pain after endodontic retreatment: single- versus two-visit treatment
PubMed ID: 15472665
Calcium hydroxide intracanal medication reduced postoperative endodontic flare-ups â relevant to tooth health and endodontic outcomes.
- Endodontic complications after plastic restorations in general practice
PubMed ID: 15910477
Calcium hydroxide lining in restorations protected pulp comparably to adhesive conditioning for up to 36 months.
- Dietary calcium intake protects women consuming oral contraceptives from spine and hip bone loss
PubMed ID: 15998785
Higher dietary calcium status that preserves bone mineral may also support dental mineral health.
Healthy aging (143)
- The effect of combined calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation on serum intact parathyroid hormone in moderate CKD
PubMed ID: 19185400
Calcium (1,200 mg) + vitamin D3 trial in elderly women improved 25(OH)D and lowered PTH â supports bone/metabolic aspects of healthy aging.
- The effect of calcium citrate on bone density in the early and mid-postmenopausal period: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 11329114
RCT in older/postmenopausal women: calcium citrate prevented spine/radial bone lossârelevant to preserving musculoskeletal health with aging.
- Fluoride salts are no better at preventing new vertebral fractures than calcium-vitamin D in postmenopausal osteoporosis: the FAVOStudy
PubMed ID: 9692071
Postmenopausal Ca+D trial showed modest spine BMD gain â relevant to healthy aging bone maintenance.
- Ultraviolet irradiation corrects vitamin D deficiency and suppresses secondary hyperparathyroidism in the elderly
PubMed ID: 9718191
Vitamin D (and UV-B) raised 25(OH)D, increased serum calcium and lowered PTH in very elderly subjects â indirectly supports calcium homeostasis important in aging.
- Antiresorptive therapy in asthmatic patients receiving high-dose inhaled steroids: a prospective study for 18 months
PubMed ID: 9564795
Oral calcium 1000 mg/day prevented lumbar-spine bone loss in steroid-treated adults over 18 months â supports skeletal preservation relevant to healthy aging.
- Biochemical effects of calcium supplementation in postmenopausal women: influence of dietary calcium intake
PubMed ID: 9625104
1200 mg/day calcium lowered bone resorption markers in postmenopausal women, a mechanism relevant to healthy aging bone maintenance.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation increases spinal BMD in healthy, postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 9797910
Large RCT in early postmenopausal women (Ca+vitamin D) increased lumbar spine BMD â relevant to skeletal health in aging.
- A 4-year follow-up study of the effects of calcium supplementation on bone density in elderly postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 9102058
Long-term calcium supplementation in elderly women reduced hip/ankle bone loss over 4 years, a meaningful benefit for healthy musculoskeletal aging.
- [Effects of long-term administration of alfacalcidol on bone mass and bone metabolism in patients with primary osteoporosis--comparison with calcium preparations]
PubMed ID: 9388377
Elderly osteoporotic patients receiving active vitamin D plus calcium had improved BMD and fewer vertebral fractures â supports aging-related bone health.
- Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone density in men and women 65 years of age or older
PubMed ID: 9278463
Large RCT in older adults showing Ca+D slowed bone loss and fewer nonvertebral fracturesârelevant to healthy aging via skeletal preservation.
- In corticosteroid-treated respiratory diseases, monofluorophosphate increases lumbar bone density: a double-masked randomized study
PubMed ID: 8704358
In corticosteroid patients, Ca (1 g) + monofluorophosphate markedly increased lumbar BMD â relevant to skeletal health in aging (combined product, not Ca alone).
- Is continuous intranasal salmon calcitonin effective in treating axial bone loss in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis receiving low dose glucocorticoid therapy?
PubMed ID: 8923359
Women on steroids: calcitonin+calcium preserved/increased hip BMD while calcium alone showed loss â relevant to bone health in older/adult populations.
- Ultrasound parameters in osteoporotic patients treated with salmon calcitonin: a longitudinal study
PubMed ID: 8883119
Osteoporotic women: calcium (500 mg/day) used as comparator; combined therapy preserved/increased BMD vs calcium alone â supports role of calcium in aging bone health.
- Effects of 2 years' treatment of osteoporosis with 1 alpha-hydroxy vitamin D3 on bone mineral density and incidence of fracture: a placebo-controlled, double-blind prospective study
PubMed ID: 9026268
2-yr trial with calcium given to all: active vitamin D + calcium increased lumbar BMD vs placebo, implying calcium contributes to bone health in older adults.
- Prophylaxis of osteoporosis with calcium, estrogens and/or eelcatonin: comparative longitudinal study of bone mass
PubMed ID: 8794428
RCT in postmenopausal women: 1 g/day calcium largely prevented 1-year bone lossârelevant to healthy aging bone preservation.
- Effect of calcium supplementation as a high-calcium mineral water on bone loss in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8781044
Early postmenopausal women: high-calcium mineral water reduced radius bone loss and lowered osteocalcin vs low-calcium water.
- Heated oyster shell-seaweed calcium (AAA Ca) on osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 8661952
Randomized trial in elderly women: oyster-shell/seaweed calcium improved lumbar-spine BMD and bone markersârelevant to aging-related bone loss.
- Differential effects of dietary calcium augmentation and hormone replacement therapy on bone turnover and serum levels of calcitrophic hormones
PubMed ID: 8845601
Randomized trial in postmenopausal women: higher dietary calcium reduced bone resorption and helped preserve BMDârelevant to skeletal health with aging.
- Correcting calcium nutritional deficiency prevents spine fractures in elderly women
PubMed ID: 8970899
RCT in elderly women showing calcium reduced spine fractures and halted forearm bone lossârelevant to preserving health with age.
- Efficacy of ipriflavone and 1 alpha vitamin D therapy for the cessation of vertebral bone loss
PubMed ID: 7781871
RCT showed reduced vertebral bone loss with bone-directed therapy (relevant to aging bone preservation).
- Comparison of the treatment effects of ossein-hydroxyapatite compound and calcium carbonate in osteoporotic females
PubMed ID: 7703621
Postmenopausal osteoporotic trial: calcium carbonate less effective than osseinâHA at limiting trabecular loss â relevant to bone maintenance during aging.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone density and parathyroid function in elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 7565455
Elderly women RCT: HOSS calcium maintained/increased spine BMD over 18 monthsâsupports healthier musculoskeletal aging.
- A longitudinal study of the effect of sodium and calcium intakes on regional bone density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7572702
Higher dietary Ca associated with less hip bone loss in postmenopausal womenâsupports preservation of skeletal health with aging.
- The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7484282
2âyr trial: 1 g/day calcium slowed hip/tibia bone loss (clinically relevant for aging skeleton).
- Evaluation of a new solid formulation of calcium and vitamin D in institutionalized elderly subjects. A randomized comparative trial versus separate administration of both constituents
PubMed ID: 7606425
Ca+D in vitamin Dâdeficient elderly raised 25(OH)D and lowered PTHâsupports bone health in older adults.
- Long-term effects of calcium supplementation on bone loss and fractures in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 7709944
4âyr calcium RCT in postmenopausal women slowed bone loss and reduced fracturesârelevant to healthy aging.
- Effects of 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 on lumbar bone mineral density and vertebral fractures in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 8062152
Calcium (300 mg/day) was given with 1Îąâhydroxyvitamin D3 and produced modest lumbar BMD gains and fewer vertebral fractures, which can contribute to healthier aging bone outcomes; calcium was coâadministered so attribution is partial.
- Long-term effect of calcium supplementation on bone loss in perimenopausal women
PubMed ID: 7942164
Long-term daily Ca (1â2 g) in perimenopausal women preserved lumbar BMD vs controlâsupports aging bone health.
- Effects of calcium supplements on femoral bone mineral density and vertebral fracture rate in vitamin-D-replete elderly patients
PubMed ID: 7812072
Randomized Ca supplement trial in elderly prevented femoral BMD loss and reduced vertebral fracturesâdirect evidence relevant to healthy skeletal aging.
- Spinal bone loss in postmenopausal women supplemented with calcium and trace minerals
PubMed ID: 8027856
Calcium (with trace minerals) increased lumbar spine BMD over 2 years in postmenopausal womenâsupports skeletal health important for healthy aging.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone loss in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 8421475
Postmenopausal women: 1000 mg/day calcium slowed wholeâbody and regional BMD loss over 2 years, a key factor in healthy musculoskeletal aging.
- Calcium supplementation decreases rectal epithelial cell proliferation in subjects with sporadic adenoma
PubMed ID: 1612362
2000 mg/day Ca suppressed rectal epithelial proliferation in highârisk subjects â a biologic effect relevant to longâterm health/aging.
- Does baseline serum total calcium level influence the blood pressure response to calcium supplementation? A double-blind study
PubMed ID: 1407240
Randomized trial: 1500 mg/day Ca modestly lowered mean BP and increased serum Ca â cardiovascular benefit relevant to healthy aging.
- The effects of calcium supplementation and exercise on bone density in elderly Chinese women
PubMed ID: 1611221
800 mg/day calcium in elderly women raised hip BMD and lowered PTH, supporting skeletal health in aging.
- Lipid-lowering diets in patients taking pravastatin, a new HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: compliance and adequacy
PubMed ID: 1910254
Dietary survey documents common subâRDA calcium intake in adults, supporting supplementation for longâterm health in aging populations.
- A 1-y walking program and increased dietary calcium in postmenopausal women: effects on bone
PubMed ID: 2021138
In postmenopausal women, increased dietary calcium raised femoral-neck BMDâbeneficial for aging-related skeletal health.
- The metabolic effects of calcium supplementation in the elderly
PubMed ID: 1991950
1.2 g/day calcium in elderly produced sustained PTH suppression, a biochemical change linked to long-term bone protection in aging.
- Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. A comparative study of exercise, calcium supplementation, and hormone-replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 1922205
Calcium added to exercise markedly slowed forearm bone loss in postmenopausal women, relevant to preserving function with age.
- Calcium supplementation reduces vertebral bone loss in perimenopausal women: a controlled trial in 248 women between 46 and 55 years of age
PubMed ID: 1874931
Long-term Ca supplementation reduced lumbar bone loss and bone turnover in perimenopausal womenâsupports an aspect of healthy aging via preserved bone mass.
- Treatment of steroid-induced osteopenia with calcitonin in corticosteroid-dependent asthma. A one-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 2195929
Calcium (1 g/day) with calcitonin preserved BMD over 1 yearârelevant to healthy aging skeletal health.
- [Effect of added dietary calcium on human esophageal precancerous lesion in the high risk area for esophageal cancer--a randomized double blind intervention trial]
PubMed ID: 2276321
Randomized trial: 600 mg/day elemental calcium reduced precancerous esophageal changesâsupports agingârelated disease prevention.
- Increase of bone mineral density by calcium supplement with oyster shell electrolysate
PubMed ID: 2268740
Elderly osteoporotic women given oysterâshell calcium showed increased radial BMD over 1â2 years (supports skeletal component of healthy aging).
- The necessity and safety of calcium and vitamin D in the elderly
PubMed ID: 2387950
Direct RCT in elderly: calcium + vitamin D increased 25âOH vitamin D and showed safety over winterârelevant to healthy aging.
- Effects of calcium and dairy on body composition and weight loss in African-American adults
PubMed ID: 16076991
Higher dairy/calcium intake improved body composition and BP in adultsâmetabolic benefits relevant to healthy aging.
- Alfacalcidol reduces the number of fallers in a community-dwelling elderly population with a minimum calcium intake of more than 500 mg daily
PubMed ID: 14728632
Alfacalcidol reduced falls in elderly with >~512 mg/day calcium intake, implying interaction between calcium status and age-related fall risk.
- Overweight postmenopausal women lose bone with moderate weight reduction and 1 g/day calcium intake
PubMed ID: 15746990
Higher calcium intake (~1.7 g/d) reduced weight-lossâassociated bone loss in older/postmenopausal womenârelevant to healthy aging bone preservation.
- Impact of preventive osteoporosis education on patient behavior: immediate and 3-month follow-up
PubMed ID: 14716192
Educational intervention substantially increased initiation of calcium (and vitamin D) supplements in target populationâbehavioral driver of healthy aging.
- Long-term persistence of the urine calcium-lowering effect of potassium bicarbonate in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 15572425
Improved calcium retention in postmenopausal women suggests benefit to bone health during aging (indirect link to healthy aging).
- A randomised, controlled comparison of different calcium and vitamin D supplementation regimens in elderly women after hip fracture: The Nottingham Neck of Femur (NONOF) Study
PubMed ID: 14695863
Vitamin DÂącalcium in elderly postâhipâfracture patients raised BMD and halved fall riskâsupports aging-related outcomes with calcium as co-therapy.
- Effect of supplementation of calcium and vitamin D on bone mineral density and bone mineral content in peri- and post-menopause women; a double-blind, randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15501704
Long (30 mo) Ca+D trial prevented expected bone loss in peri/postmenopausal women, relevant to healthy aging.
- Supplementation with oral vitamin D3 and calcium during winter prevents seasonal bone loss: a randomized controlled open-label prospective trial
PubMed ID: 15231008
Winter Ca+D prevented seasonal bone loss and stabilized calciotropic hormonesârelevant to preserving age-related bone changes.
- Superiority of alfacalcidol over plain vitamin D in the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 14513268
Alfacalcidol + Ca prevented bone loss and reduced fractures in glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosisâsupports preservation of skeletal health relevant to aging.
- Effects of raloxifene, hormone replacement therapy, and placebo on bone turnover in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 14610642
Raloxifene/HRT trials (with calcium given to all) increased BMD and lowered turnoverâindirect evidence that calcium-containing regimens help bone health in older women.
- Prediction of bone mass density variation by bone remodeling markers in postmenopausal women with vitamin D insufficiency treated with calcium and vitamin D supplementation
PubMed ID: 14602746
Calcium (500 mg) + vitamin D improved BMD and lowered PTH in older vitamin Dâinsufficient women, supporting bone health in aging.
- Vitamin D and calcium supplementation prevents osteoporotic fractures in elderly community dwelling residents: a pragmatic population-based 3-year intervention study
PubMed ID: 15040824
Large pragmatic Ca 1000 mg + D trial reduced osteoporotic fractures in elderly, a clinically meaningful outcome for healthy aging.
- Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12568412
Vitamin D+calcium reduced falls and improved musculoskeletal functionârelevant to healthy aging and fall prevention.
- Calcium intake influences the association of protein intake with rates of bone loss in elderly men and women
PubMed ID: 11916767
Older adults trial: calcium+vitamin D supplementation was associated with better preservation of whole-body and hip BMD when combined with higher protein intake, supporting bone health in aging.
- Effect of discontinuation of estrogen, calcitriol, and the combination of both on bone density and bone markers
PubMed ID: 12414850
Calcitriol+ERT produced durable spine BMD gains that support bone health in older adults, relevant to healthy aging.
- Combined calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation in elderly women: confirmation of reversal of secondary hyperparathyroidism and hip fracture risk: the Decalyos II study
PubMed ID: 11991447
Large Ca+vitD RCT in elderly improved BMD and vitamin D/PTH status, which supports aspects of healthy aging.
- Does low lactose milk powder improve the nutritional intake and nutritional status of frail older Chinese people living in nursing homes?
PubMed ID: 11250664
Elderly trial: lowâlactose milk powder increased calcium+vitamin D intake in frail older adults (direct relevance to nutritional support in aging).
- A randomised, single-blind, crossover comparison of the acceptability of the calcium and vitamin D3 supplements Calcichew D3 Forte and Ad Cal D3 in elderly patients
PubMed ID: 11268708
Study on calcium+vitamin D tablet acceptability in elderlyâimproves likely adherence and thus longâterm bone health in older adults.
- Milk supplementation of the diet of postmenopausal Chinese women on a low calcium intake retards bone loss
PubMed ID: 11547841
Randomized trial in postmenopausal women: 800 mg Ca/day (milk powder) attenuated bone loss â relevant to skeletal health in aging.
- Comparison of treatments for mild secondary hyperparathyroidism in hemodialysis patients. Durham Renal Osteodystrophy Study Group
PubMed ID: 10620210
Calcium carbonate lowered PTH and modestly affected calcium in older patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, supporting bone-regulating physiology relevant to healthy aging.
- Dietary supplements and physical exercise affecting bone and body composition in frail elderly persons
PubMed ID: 10846514
Micronutrientâenriched foods (including calcium) increased bone measures in frail elderly â relevant to aging.
- The effect of 12-weeks Nutritional supplementation on Nutritional Intake and Status among Indonesian Older Outpatients with Malnutrition Risk, the Prolansia study: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40154078
In older outpatients, supplement including calcium increased muscle massâhelps functional aging.
- Study on the effect of Western medicine caltrate D combined with traditional Chinese medicine eight section brocade practice therapy on preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 40089924
Caltrate D (calcium + D) plus exercise improved BMD vs Caltrate D alone in postmenopausal women (older population relevance).
- Decrease in Facial Bone Density with Aging and Maintenance Effect of Calcium Maltobionate Ingestion in Japanese Adult Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial
PubMed ID: 39861392
Daily calcium maltobionate preserved bone density in adultsârelevant to musculoskeletal health in aging.
- Long-Term Effect of Randomization to Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation on Health in Older Women : Postintervention Follow-up of a Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 38467003
Large randomized trial of daily calcium (400 mg) + vitamin D with longâterm mortality outcomes (reduced cancer mortality) â directly relevant to longâterm healthyâaging endpoints.
- Short-Term Effects of a Therapeutic Diet on Biochemical Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Crossover Trial
PubMed ID: 37120127
Dietary intervention in dialysis changed PTH/FGF23/serum calcium â relevant to longâterm mineral homeostasis that affects aging-related bone/metabolic health.
- The effect of food supplements on completely edentulous women rehabilitated with complete dentures: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37861611
RCT in older edentulous women: multiânutrient supplement containing calcium produced withinâgroup BMD improvements relevant to aging bone health.
- Reducing hip and non-vertebral fractures in institutionalised older adults by restoring inadequate intakes of protein and calcium is cost-saving
PubMed ID: 37389558
Large RCT in aged-care increased dietary Ca/protein and reduced fractures â directly relevant to healthy aging.
- The Effect of a Single High Dose of Vitamin D on Serum Levels of Its Metabolites in the Elderly
PubMed ID: 36336861
Highâdose vitamin D in elderly altered vitamin D metabolites and preserved normocalcemia â relevant to calcium homeostasis in older adults linked to healthy aging.
- A Nutritionally Complete Oral Nutritional Supplement Powder Improved Nutritional Outcomes in Free-Living Adults at Risk of Malnutrition: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36141627
Oral supplement including 400 mg Ca/day increased calcium intake and weight in atârisk adultsâuseful for nutritional status in older/atârisk adults.
- Small-Scale Randomized Controlled Trial to Explore the Impact of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate Plus Vitamin D(3) on Skeletal Muscle Health in Middle Aged Women
PubMed ID: 36364934
Calcium-HMB + vitamin D preserved thigh muscle and reduced intramuscular fat in middle-aged sedentary womenâsupports age-related muscle preservation.
- Efficacy and Safety of Romosozumab Among Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis and Mild-to-Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
PubMed ID: 35466448
Romosozumab increases BMD and reduces vertebral fracturesâpreserves skeletal health important for aging.
- Efficacy and Safety of Parathyroid Hormone Replacement With TransCon PTH in Hypoparathyroidism: 26-Week Results From the Phase 3 PaTHway Trial
PubMed ID: 36271471
Phaseâ3 TransCon PTH normalized calcium handling and reduced conventional therapy burdenâbeneficial for aging patients with hypoparathyroidism.
- Causal effects of dietary calcium, zinc and iron intakes on coronary artery disease in men: G-estimation and inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) analyses
PubMed ID: 33745624
Higher dietary calcium (âĽRDA) linked to lower CAD odds in this populationâmoderate relevance to aging/vascular health.
- Enhanced serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-ι, interleukin-1β, and -6 in sarcopenia: alleviation through exercise and nutrition intervention
PubMed ID: 38032288
Exercise + nutrition program including Caltrate (600 mg Ca) improved muscle mass/strength and reduced inflammation in older adults â relevant to healthy aging.
- A Vitamin D, Calcium and Leucine-Enriched Whey Protein Nutritional Supplement Improves Measures of Bone Health in Sarcopenic Non-Malnourished Older Adults: The PROVIDE Study
PubMed ID: 31338563
13-week Ca + vitamin D + leucine trial in sarcopenic older adults showed improved BMD and lowered PTH â supports aspects of healthy aging (bone/muscle preservation).
- [Vitrum osteomag in prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women: results of the comparative open multicenter trial]
PubMed ID: 15658548
Postmenopausal osteopenic women given a multinutrient product containing 600 mg Ca showed modest spine/hip BMD increases, supporting age-related bone health.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation is associated with decreased abdominal visceral adipose tissue in overweight and obese adults
PubMed ID: 22170363
Large RCT: Ca + vitamin Dâfortified juice reduced visceral adipose tissue, a metabolic marker relevant to healthy aging.
- Low intake of calcium, folate, nicotinic acid, vitamin E, retinol, beta-carotene and high intake of pantothenic acid, biotin and riboflavin are significantly associated with increased genome instability--results from a dietary intake and micronucleus index survey in South Australia
PubMed ID: 15705599
Higher dietary calcium associated with markedly lower lymphocyte micronucleus frequency (marker of genome instability) â observational but biologically relevant to aging.
- Alpha-ketoglutarate decreases serum levels of C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: six-month study
PubMed ID: 17896582
AKGâCa reduced bone resorption marker in older postmenopausal women, relevant to skeletal health during aging.
- [The effects of the carbocalcitonin + arginine-lysine-lactose combination in senile involutional osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 8028755
Combination therapy improved BMD and lowered PTH/markers in elderly osteoporotic patients â directly relevant to preserving bone health with age.
- Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34670754
Large RCT in aged-care increased dietary calcium/protein and reduced fractures/fallsâdirectly supports healthy aging outcomes.
- Delta-like 1 (DLK1) is a possible mediator of vitamin D effects on bone and energy metabolism
PubMed ID: 32622071
Vitamin D3 + calcium given to older adults altered bone markers (DLK1/VCAM) and BMDâsupports aspects of skeletal health in aging.
- A Dairy Product to Reconstitute Enriched with Bioactive Nutrients Stops Bone Loss in High-Risk Menopausal Women without Pharmacological Treatment
PubMed ID: 32722015
Fortified dairy (including calcium+vitamin D/K) improved bone mass and turnover in menopausal women â relevant to preserving musculoskeletal health in aging.
- Ca:Mg Ratio, APOE Cytosine Modifications, and Cognitive Function: Results from a Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 32280092
Personalized Ca:Mg ratio RCT showed cognitive/epigenetic benefits in older adults, consistent with healthier aging mechanisms.
- Diet quality and nutrient density in subjects with metabolic syndrome: Influence of socioeconomic status and lifestyle factors. A cross-sectional assessment in the PREDIMED-Plus study
PubMed ID: 31101439
Large cross-sectional data document widespread inadequate dietary calcium in adults with metabolic syndrome â indicates relevance of calcium intake to healthy aging.
- The Effect of Dried Beancurd on Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Chinese Women: A 2-Year Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31489467
Dried beancurd (contains calcium) increased lumbar spine BMD in postmenopausal womenâmay contribute to healthier musculoskeletal aging.
- Role of Calcium and Low-Fat Dairy Foods in Weight-Loss Outcomes Revisited: Results from the Randomized Trial of Effects on Bone and Body Composition in Overweight/Obese Postmenopausal Women
PubMed ID: 31126121
In postmenopausal women Ca+D or extra dairy preserved BMD and lean mass during weight lossâsupports aspects of healthy aging.
- Calcium: magnesium intake ratio and colorectal carcinogenesis, results from the prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancer screening trial
PubMed ID: 31543516
Large prospective data: moderateâhigh dietary calcium (1200â1600 mg/d) associated with lower advanced colorectal neoplasia â relevant to long-term healthy aging outcomes.
- Effects of Vitamin D and Calcium Fortified Yogurts on Gait, Cognitive Performances, and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations in Older Community-Dwelling Females: Results from the GAit, MEmory, Dietary and Vitamin D (GAME-D2) Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31779179
Fortified yogurt (Ca+D) improved gait variability and cognition in older womenâdirect functional effects relevant to healthy aging.
- Body mass index, calcium supplementation and risk of colorectal adenomas
PubMed ID: 30117164
Large randomized-trial meta/analysis: 1200 mg/day calcium reduced colorectal adenomas in some subgroups â possible aging/cancerâprevention benefit though heterogeneous.
- The influence of genetic susceptibility and calcium plus vitamin D supplementation on fracture risk
PubMed ID: 28148500
Large RCT of calcium+vitamin D showed fracture protection in a genetic subgroup â relevant to healthier aging via preserved skeletal health.
- Incidence of hematologic malignancy and cause-specific mortality in the Women's Health Initiative randomized controlled trial of calcium and vitamin D supplementation
PubMed ID: 28654155
Large WHI RCT (Ca+D) showed a modest relative reduction in hematologic cancer incidence over 10 yearsâplausibly relevant to healthy aging.
- [Effects of the nutritional education and dietary intervention on nutritional status and bone mineral density of middle-aged and senile patients with osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 27301220
Nutritional intervention increased calcium intake and improved BMD in osteoporosis patients, which relates to healthier aging skeleton.
- Efficacy of a workplace osteoporosis prevention intervention: a cluster randomized trial
PubMed ID: 27552840
Large RCT increased dietary calcium intake and boneâloading activityâdirectly improves longâterm bone health risk factors important for healthy aging.
- Elevated Circulating Osteoprotegerin and Renal Dysfunction Predict 15-Year Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality: A Prospective Study of Elderly Women
PubMed ID: 26222774
Derived from the CAIFOS cohort (originally randomized to calcium) â long-term mortality associations link mineral metabolism/OPG and aging outcomes.
- The Effect of the Modified Eighth Section of Eight-Section Brocade on Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 26107684
Postmenopausal trial: Ca+D3 produced modest lumbar BMD gains and functional benefits when combined with exercise (relevant to healthy ageing bone/function).
- Estimating the causal effect of milk powder supplementation on bone mineral density: a randomized controlled trial with both non-compliance and loss to follow-up
PubMed ID: 25626413
High-calcium milk powder slowed lumbar spine bone loss and reduced height loss in postmenopausal women, which supports healthier musculoskeletal aging.
- [Clinical study on primary osteoporosis treated with spreading moxibustion for warming yang and activating blood circulation]
PubMed ID: 25112087
Trial of daily calcium in osteoporosis showed BMD and symptom improvements; supports aspects of healthy aging (bone health) though confounded by added moxibustion.
- Osteoporosis markers on low-dose lung cancer screening chest computed tomography scans predict all-cause mortality
PubMed ID: 25323601
Lower vertebral bone density and fractures predicted higher mortalityâlinks bone health to aging outcomes.
- Vitamin D supplementation after parathyroidectomy: effect on bone mineral density-a randomized double-blind study
PubMed ID: 24115138
Postâparathyroidectomy calcium regimens produced BMD gains relevant to preserving bone mass with aging.
- Women's Health Initiative clinical trials: interaction of calcium and vitamin D with hormone therapy
PubMed ID: 23799356
WHI Ca+D trial showed hip-fracture prevention when combined with HT, relevant to aging-related fracture risk and skeletal health.
- The effects of 3 years of calcium supplementation on common carotid artery intimal medial thickness and carotid atherosclerosis in older women: an ancillary study of the CAIFOS randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24155106
Large RCT in older women showing 1.2 g/day Ca carbonate did not worsen carotid IMT and higher total Ca linked modestly to less atherosclerosis â relevant to safety/aging.
- Hip fracture prevention with a multifactorial educational program in elderly community-dwelling Finnish women
PubMed ID: 23652464
Community program increased Ca/vitamin D uptake and halved hip fractures over 10 yearsâsupports healthy aging outcomes in elderly women.
- Sevelamer versus calcium carbonate in incident hemodialysis patients: results of an open-label 24-month randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23684755
Large trial showed higher mortality with calcium binder vs nonâcalcium â major aging/health outcome.
- Association of dairy intake with body composition and physical function in older community-dwelling women
PubMed ID: 23911336
Large observational study: higher dairy (calcium-containing foods) associated with greater muscle mass/function and mobility in older women, relevant to healthy aging.
- Calcium and vitamin d supplementation in postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 24064695
Large RCT of 1200 mg/day calcium reduced bone turnoverâsupports skeletal health preservation relevant to healthy aging.
- The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23681085
500 mg/day calcium in elderly women lowered bone turnover and preserved spine BMDârelevant to ageârelated bone loss.
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate as an independent predictor of atherosclerotic vascular disease in older women
PubMed ID: 22799523
Analysis from an older-women cohort (derived from a calcium-trial population) showing eGFR predicts atherosclerotic events â indirectly relevant to aging and long-term skeletal/vascular health.
- Post-discharge nutritional support in malnourished elderly individuals improves functional limitations
PubMed ID: 21527171
Multi-component nutrition including calcium+vitamin D in malnourished elderly improved weight/function â supports aspects of healthy aging (calcium included as part of intervention).
- Calcium carbonate, but not sevelamer, is associated with better outcomes in hemodialysis patients: results from the French ARNOS study
PubMed ID: 22111816
Observational hemodialysis cohort: use of calcium carbonate associated with lower all-cause mortality versus sevelamer (associative, not randomized).
- Effect of distributing an evidence-based guideline for prevention of osteoporosis on health education programs in municipal health centers: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22214657
Osteoporosis guideline dissemination increased advice on dietary calcium/vitamin Dâprogrammatic support for aging bone health.
- Attenuation of aortic calcification with lanthanum carbonate versus calcium-based phosphate binders in haemodialysis: A pilot randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 21342323
Hemodialysis trial showing less aortic calcification when avoiding calcium-based binders â important for vascular aging and harms of excess calcium exposure.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplements and health outcomes: a reanalysis of the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) limited-access data set
PubMed ID: 21880848
Large RCT (calcium 1 g + vit D 400 IU) showed modest reductions in total and breast cancer in women not already taking supplements â plausible contributor to healthy aging.
- The effects of a 30-month dietary intervention on bone mineral density: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 20370938
Postmenopausal RCT with ~1200 mg Ca+vit D increased spine and total-body BMD, a mechanism relevant to healthy aging.
- Annual feedback is an effective tool for a sustained increase in calcium intake among older women
PubMed ID: 22254070
Large feedback intervention increased calcium intake in older womenârelevant to healthy aging via improved intake.
- Effect of vitamin D, calcium and multiple micronutrient supplementation on vitamin D and bone status in Bangladeshi premenopausal garment factory workers with hypovitaminosis D: a double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled 1-year intervention
PubMed ID: 20193095
Year-long Ca+vitD RCT improved femoral bone measures and lowered PTHâsupports aspects of healthy aging (bone health) but effect includes vitamin D.
- Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density in women aged 65-71Â years: a 3-year randomized population-based trial (OSTPRE-FPS)
PubMed ID: 20204604
Daily vitamin D+1000 mg calcium modestly increased total-body BMD over 3 years in older womenâsupports musculoskeletal aging
- A randomized controlled trial of the effects of vitamin D on muscle strength and mobility in older women with vitamin D insufficiency
PubMed ID: 21054285
Vitamin D + calcium improved muscle strength/mobility in the weakest older-women subgroupâfunctional aging benefit
- The efficacy and safety of calcitriol and/or Caltrate D in elderly Chinese women with low bone mass
PubMed ID: 19262561
Elderly women RCT: calcium-containing product (Caltrate D) was associated with greater lumbar spine BMD gains when combined with calcitriol, supporting bone health in older adults.
- Long-term effects of giving nursing home residents bread fortified with 125 microg (5000 IU) vitamin D(3) per daily serving
PubMed ID: 19244376
Elderly nursing-home trial: vitamin D + 320 mg Ca increased BMD and lowered PTH â direct relevance to bone health in aging.
- Effect of calcium or 25OH vitamin D3 dietary supplementation on bone loss at the hip in men and women over the age of 60
PubMed ID: 10999778
Trial in older adults showed prevention of hip BMD loss with calcium â relevant to healthy aging.
- Insulin sensitivity increase after calcium supplementation and change in intraplatelet calcium and sodium-hydrogen exchange in hypertensive patients with Type 2 diabetes
PubMed ID: 19317814
Oral calcium (1500 mg/d) improved insulin sensitivity in diabeticsâmetabolic benefit relevant to healthy aging.
- Changes in body composition following a dietary and lifestyle intervention trial: the postmenopausal health study
PubMed ID: 19118956
Postmenopausal women given calcium/vitamin Dâfortified dairy + lifestyle had modest improvements in muscle and leg composition relevant to healthy aging.
- Effects of a long-term vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls and parameters of muscle function in community-dwelling older individuals
PubMed ID: 18629569
Ca + vitamin D reduced falls and improved muscle/balance in elderly â improves functional aging (note: combined intervention).
- Effect of calcium supplementation on fracture risk: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18541589
Reduced minimalâtrauma fractures during 4âyr calcium treatment â meaningful for older adults' healthy aging.
- Interaction of estrogen therapy with calcium and vitamin D supplementation on colorectal cancer risk: reanalysis of Women's Health Initiative randomized trial
PubMed ID: 18092326
Reanalysis of WHI Ca+D data suggests calcium+vitamin D may alter colorectal cancer risk depending on estrogen useâimplicates calcium in long-term health outcomes.
- High prevalence of osteoporosis in Saudi men
PubMed ID: 17457450
Observational study links low calcium intake/low activity with high osteopenia/osteoporosis prevalence in menâsupports role of calcium in healthy skeletal aging (indirect).
- Efficacy of a self-management program for osteoporotic subjects
PubMed ID: 17667193
Self-management program increased awareness/behavior around calcium intake and improved function/QoL in older osteoporotic women â relevant to healthy aging.
- Changes in biochemical indexes of bone metabolism and bone mineral density after a 12-mo dietary intervention program: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 17823446
Postmenopausal women: fortified dairy+vitD improved BMD/markers vs calcium pills â relevant to aging bone health though not calcium-only.
- Bone mineral density and bone markers in patients with a recent low-energy fracture: effect of 1 y of treatment with calcium and vitamin D
PubMed ID: 17616788
In older fracture patients Ca+D reduced bone turnover and preserved/increased spine BMD, which supports skeletal health in aging.
- The effects of hormone replacement therapy and resistance training on spine bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 17291843
Exercise preserved spine BMD in early postmenopausal womenârelevant to healthy aging bone maintenance (indirect to calcium supplementation).
- Nutrition education among low-income older adults: a randomized intervention trial in Congregate Nutrition sites
PubMed ID: 16699126
Education intervention increased calcium supplement use in low-income older adults (direct behavioral support for aging population).
- Nutrition education in postmenopausal women: changes in dietary and cardiovascular indices
PubMed ID: 16822627
Randomized nutrition program that increased dairy (calcium) intake and improved BMI/LDL over 5 months, implying cardiometabolic and weight benefits relevant to healthy aging.
- Is fall prevention by vitamin D mediated by a change in postural or dynamic balance?
PubMed ID: 16508700
Vitamin D + calcium markedly reduced falls and improved balance in institutionalized elderly.
- Long-term effects of calcium-vitamin-D3-fortified milk on bone geometry and strength in older men
PubMed ID: 16725396
Two-year Ca+Dâfortified milk preserved cortical bone geometry and strength in older men, supporting skeletal aspects of healthy aging.
- Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16505262
Randomized Ca+D (500 mg Ca + 700 IU D) reduced falls in older women â clinically relevant for healthy aging/fall prevention.
- Effects of calcium supplementation on clinical fracture and bone structure: results of a 5-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in elderly women
PubMed ID: 16636212
1200 mg/day Ca trial: ITT fracture reduction neutral but compliant subgroup had fewer fractures and BMD gains, suggesting benefit with adherence in older adults.
- Screening elderly women for risk of future fractures--participation rates and impact on incidence of falls and fractures
PubMed ID: 15812582
Screening/advice that included recommending calcium+vitamin D was associated with large fracture reduction in older women, supporting aspects of healthy aging.
- Calcium- and vitamin D3-fortified milk reduces bone loss at clinically relevant skeletal sites in older men: a 2-year randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16491287
RCT in older men: Ca+D reduced age-related bone loss and lowered PTHârelevant to healthier musculoskeletal aging.
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- A Vitamin D, Calcium and Leucine-Enriched Whey Protein Nutritional Supplement Improves Measures of Bone Health in Sarcopenic Non-Malnourished Older Adults: The PROVIDE Study
PubMed ID: 31338563
BMD increase and suppressed PTH with Ca+vitD+leucine in older, sarcopenic adults supports bone-related recovery/rehabilitation contexts.
- Treatment of steroid-induced osteopenia with calcitonin in corticosteroid-dependent asthma. A one-year follow-up study
PubMed ID: 2195929
Demonstrated BMD preservation with therapyâsupports recovery/rehabilitation of bone mass.
- A 1-y walking program and increased dietary calcium in postmenopausal women: effects on bone
PubMed ID: 2021138
Increased femoral-neck BMD with dietary calcium may facilitate recovery from skeletal injury (indirect).
- Multicenter trial of Collagraft as bone graft substitute
PubMed ID: 2023034
Collagraft (calcium phosphate + collagen) matched autograft effectiveness for fracture grafting â strong evidence for bone-related recovery applications of calcium-containing materials.
- Short-term effects of pamidronate on biochemical markers of bone metabolism in osteoporosis--a placebo-controlled dose-finding study
PubMed ID: 1810080
Pamidronate rapidly reduced bone resorption and urinary Ca in osteoporosis â relevant to bone recovery processes (strong drug evidence).
- Controlled clinical study on the use of dichloromethylene diphosphonate in patients with breast carcinoma metastasizing to the skeleton
PubMed ID: 1825515
CL2MDP decreased urinary Ca and hydroxyproline with reduced analgesic need in bone metastases â supports bone symptom/recovery management.
- Effects of ipriflavone on bone mass and calcium metabolism in postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 1422320
BMD and bone marker improvements in postmenopausal osteoporosis suggest benefit for bone recovery/rebuilding (coâtreated with ipriflavone).
- The effect of short-term calcitonin administration on biochemical bone markers in patients with acute immobilization following hip fracture
PubMed ID: 8292845
Calcitonin after hip fracture lowered boneâresorption markers and urinary mineral changesârelevant to recovery after skeletal injury.
- Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis with slow-release sodium fluoride. Final report of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 7639438
Significant increases in spinal/femoral bone mass and fewer vertebral fractures with fluoride added to continuous Caâshows contribution of Ca-inclusive therapy to skeletal recovery.
- [Supplementation of premature infant nutrition with calcium and phosphor for improving mineral supply of premature and small-for-gestational age newborn infants]
PubMed ID: 8569136
Supplemented preterm formula produced improved calcium retentionâsupports bone recovery and mineral repletion in infants.
- Seventeen year follow-up study of bone mass in patients with mild asymptomatic hyperparathyroidism some of whom were operated on
PubMed ID: 8775626
Parathyroidectomy produced early BMC gains in mild hyperparathyroidism compared with conservative management â relevant to recovery of bone mass after intervention affecting calcium metabolism.
- Plasma mineral concentrations in preterm infants fed a nutrient-enriched formula after hospital discharge
PubMed ID: 7752008
Preterm nutrient enrichment restoring mineral status supports neonatal bone recovery/normalization.
- Efficacy of ipriflavone and 1 alpha vitamin D therapy for the cessation of vertebral bone loss
PubMed ID: 7781871
Demonstrated preservation of vertebral BMD over 18 monthsârelevant to recovery of bone health after loss.
- [Clinical study on effect of bushen jiangu capsule on postmenopausal osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 7580056
Reported lumbar BMD changes vs calcium controlârelates to shortâterm bone recovery assessments.
- Intestinal calcium absorption of women during lactation and after weaning
PubMed ID: 8599316
Post-weaning increases in calcium absorption and calcitriol help restore calcium balance and bone after lactationâdirectly relevant to bone recovery.
- Differential effects of dietary calcium augmentation and hormone replacement therapy on bone turnover and serum levels of calcitrophic hormones
PubMed ID: 8845601
Higher calcium intake reduced resorption and preserved BMDâsupports recovery/maintenance of bone stores.
- Periodontal repair in intrabony defects treated with a calcium carbonate implant and guided tissue regeneration
PubMed ID: 8997677
Local calcium implant improved periodontal healing outcomesârelevant to bone-related recovery after periodontal surgery.
- Dose-response effect of short-term calcitriol treatment on bone and mineral metabolism in normal males
PubMed ID: 8805994
Increases in bone-formation markers with calcitriol and higher calcium indicate potential to support bone recovery processes.
- Prevention of bone loss in cardiac transplant recipients. A comparison of biphosphonates and vitamin D
PubMed ID: 8633378
Calcium + alphacalcidol showed clinically meaningful preservation of BMD and fewer fracturesârelevant to recovery after bone stress.
- In corticosteroid-treated respiratory diseases, monofluorophosphate increases lumbar bone density: a double-masked randomized study
PubMed ID: 8704358
Marked lumbar BMD gains with Ca+MFP vs Ca alone indicate strong bone recovery/preservation potential in steroidâtreated patients.
- Pyridinium cross-links in multiple myeloma: correlation with clinical parameters and use for monitoring of intravenous clodronate therapy--a pilot study of the German Myeloma Treatment Group (GMTG)
PubMed ID: 9014744
Clodronate + chemo normalized bone resorption markers in myeloma patients â shows capacity to reverse excessive bone breakdown, relevant to recovery.
- Treatment of acute fractures with a collagen-calcium phosphate graft material. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 9111393
Calciumâcontaining composite graft supported fracture union comparable to autograftârelevant to postâinjury bone recovery (local, not systemic calcium).
- Randomized trial of varying mineral intake on total body bone mineral accretion during the first year of life
PubMed ID: 9164808
Higher mineral intake in infancy increased BMC during rapid growth â relevant to bone recovery/accumulation phases in early life.
- Amelioration of hemiplegia-associated osteopenia more than 4 years after stroke by 1 alpha-hydroxyvitamin D3 and calcium supplementation
PubMed ID: 9099188
Active vitamin D plus background calcium preserved BMD and reduced hip fractures in hemiplegic stroke patients â evidence relevant to recovery of bone health during immobilization.
- [Effects of long-term administration of alfacalcidol on bone mass and bone metabolism in patients with primary osteoporosis--comparison with calcium preparations]
PubMed ID: 9388377
Active vitamin D + calcium improved BMD and reduced fractures in osteoporotic elders â supports bone recovery/rehabilitation.
- A double blind study of intranasal calcitonin for established postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 9385282
Calcitonin + calcium produced marked BMD increases over 12 months â applicable to recovery from bone loss/osteoporosis.
- Complementary medical treatment for Colles' fracture: a comparative, randomized, longitudinal study
PubMed ID: 9164833
Calcium supplementation slowed bone loss after Colles' fracture and calcitonin addition increased cortical massâdirect evidence for bone recovery support.
- Effects of cyclical etidronate therapy on bone loss in early postmenopausal women who are not undergoing hormonal replacement therapy
PubMed ID: 9205633
Etidronate trial where calcium 500 mg/day was standard therapy â informative about calcium's role during therapeutic bone recovery contexts.
- Ipriflavone prevents radial bone loss in postmenopausal women with low bone mass over 2 years
PubMed ID: 9166391
Ipriflavone trial used calcium 1 g/day background â provides direct context for bone remodeling during recovery/therapy.
- Ceramic coating improves tibial component fixation in total knee arthroplasty
PubMed ID: 9880180
HA/TCP coating (calcium phosphate) improved implant fixation and interface radiography at 2 years â relevant to bone-related recovery after arthroplasty/implantation.
- A comparison of calcium, vitamin D, or both for nutritional rickets in Nigerian children
PubMed ID: 10451461
Rickets trial: calcium (Âąvitamin D) produced radiographic healing and biochemical recoveryâdirect evidence for bone-related recovery.
- Feeding strategies for premature infants: randomized trial of gastrointestinal priming and tube-feeding method
PubMed ID: 9925837
Feeding strategies improving calcium retention in preterm infants support skeletal recovery/mineral accrual.
- Prophylactic use of alfacalcidol in corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 10367032
Alfacalcidol prevented steroid-related spine bone loss (clinically meaningful BMD preservation)ârelevant to bone recovery/maintenance.
- Prevention of osteoporosis after cardiac transplantation: a prospective, longitudinal, randomized, double-blind trial with calcitriol
PubMed ID: 10480411
Postâheart-transplant cohort receiving Ca showed progressive increases in spine BMD over 3 years â supports bone recovery in high-risk patients.
- Prevention of bone demineralization by calcium supplementation in precocious puberty during gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment
PubMed ID: 10372699
Calcium prevented BMD loss and supported accrual during medical therapy that otherwise reduces bone mass â relevant to bone recovery during/after treatment.
- A prospective study of bone loss and turnover after cardiac transplantation: effect of calcium supplementation with or without calcitonin
PubMed ID: 10501793
Calcium supplementation after transplant reduced certain femoral bone lossesâstrong evidence for aiding bone recovery/maintenance in that context.
- Prevention of appendicular bone loss in Paget's disease following treatment with intravenous pamidronate disodium
PubMed ID: 9951784
Calcium+calcitriol prevented BMD loss and blunted PTH rise after pamidronate, aiding skeletal recovery postâtreatment.
- Norian SRS versus external fixation in redisplaced distal radial fractures. A randomized study in 40 patients
PubMed ID: 10191737
Calciumâphosphate bone cement allowed faster early functional recovery in distal radius fracturesâdirect bone recovery evidence.
- Nutritional supplementation of elderly hip fracture patients. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 11108415
Supplement (including 800 mg calcium) reduced postâhipâfracture complications â moderate support for recovery-related outcomes.
- [Therapy of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis with alfacalcidol/calcium and vitamin D/calcium]
PubMed ID: 10929446
Alfacalcidol with higher calcium improved spine BMD and reduced back pain in steroid usersâsupports recovery of bone health.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone mineral accretion in gambian children accustomed to a low-calcium diet
PubMed ID: 10648270
Year-long calcium supplementation increased BMC/BMD in children, implying enhanced capacity for bone recovery in a low-calcium population.
- Treatment of fractures of the distal radius with a remodellable bone cement: a prospective, randomised study using Norian SRS
PubMed ID: 10990311
Calciumâbased bone cement improved functional recovery and reduced malunions following distal radius fractures â clear support for boneârelated recovery.
- The effect of splinting of teeth in combination with reconstructive periodontal surgery in humans
PubMed ID: 11218508
Coralâcalcium bone graft produced marked improvements in periodontal healing outcomes â strong evidence for boneârelated recovery after surgery.
- A synthetic porous ceramic as a bone graft substitute in the surgical management of scoliosis: a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 10749632
Porous calcium phosphate ceramic graft integrated within 12 months and avoided donor-site morbidity â strong evidence for bone-related recovery after surgery.
- Protective effect of short-tem calcitriol or cyclical etidronate on bone loss after cardiac or lung transplantation
PubMed ID: 11277275
Cyclical etidronate + calcium and calcitriol reduced transplantârelated early bone loss and showed carryoverâstronger evidence for aiding bone recovery.
- Efficacy of calcium sulfate plus decompression bone in lumbar and lumbosacral spinal fusion: preliminary results in 40 patients
PubMed ID: 11504259
Calcium sulfate pellets as graft substitute produced substantial bone formation in spinal fusion â directly supports bone-related recovery after surgery.
- Femoral remodeling after porous-coated total hip arthroplasty with and without hydroxyapatite-tricalcium phosphate coating: a prospective randomized trial
PubMed ID: 11503113
Calciumâcontaining coating preserved periprosthetic boneârelevant to recovery around joint replacement and bone-related rehabilitation.
- Is routine supplementation therapy (calcium and vitamin D) useful after total thyroidectomy?
PubMed ID: 12490862
Perioperative oral calcium (Âąvit D) markedly reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia and IV calcium use after thyroidectomyâdirect recovery benefit.
- Unilateral versus bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12409657
Surgical exploration strategy altered early postoperative hypocalcemia incidence and calcium medication useâaffecting recovery course.
- The role of tacrolimus (FK506)-based immunosuppression on bone mineral density and bone turnover after cardiac transplantation: a prospective, longitudinal, randomized, double-blind trial with calcitriol
PubMed ID: 11889427
Calcitriol with calcium produced large lumbar spine BMD gains over 2 years after heart transplant, indicating support for postâtransplant bone recovery.
- Treatment with vitamin D and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation: a randomized study
PubMed ID: 12039990
Calcium plus active vitamin D reduced early postâtransplant bone loss, supporting bone recovery after transplantation.
- Comparisons of oral calcium, high dose vitamin D and a combination of these in the treatment of nutritional rickets in children
PubMed ID: 12521277
Demonstrated radiographic and biochemical recovery from rickets with calcium Âą vitamin D.
- Norian SRS cement compared with conventional fixation in distal radial fractures. A randomized study
PubMed ID: 14630841
Calciumâphosphate cement accelerated early functional recovery after distal radius fractures and reduced infection â strong support for boneârelated recovery in surgical repair.
- Varying role of vitamin D deficiency in the etiology of rickets in young children vs. adolescents in northern India
PubMed ID: 12929879
Rapid rickets healing with calcium demonstrates strong support for bone-related recovery in deficient children.
- Preventing bone loss in renal transplant recipients with vitamin D
PubMed ID: 14569109
Alfacalcidol + calcium prevented early postâtransplant bone lossâsupports bone recovery/maintenance after major physiologic stress.
- Superiority of alfacalcidol over plain vitamin D in the treatment of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 14513268
Large BMD gains and fracture reductions with alfacalcidol + calcium indicate benefit for bone recovery in osteoporotic contexts.
- Direct capping of human pulps with a dentin bonding system or with calcium hydroxide cement
PubMed ID: 14600695
Calcium hydroxide enhanced hardâtissue bridging in pulp capping â direct evidence of calcium material supporting tissue recovery in dental boneâlike tissue.
- Stability of internally fixed femoral neck fractures augmented with resorbable cement. A prospective randomized study using radiostereometry
PubMed ID: 14582545
Calciumâphosphate cement augmentation improved early mechanical stability after femoral neck fractureâsupports recovery outcomes.
- The effect of calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation on the healing of the proximal humerus fracture: a randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 15386160
Ca+D increased fracture-site BMD and callus formation at 6 weeksâdirect support for recovery after bone injury.
- Nutrition of very low birth weight infants fed human milk with or without supplemental trace elements: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 15448423
Fortified milk in VLBW infants improved mineral intake and markers related to bone mineralization and early growth â supports recovery in fragile infants.
- Calcium and calcitriol prophylaxis attenuates posttransplant bone loss
PubMed ID: 15502727
Calcium + calcitriol reversed/attenuated bone loss in transplant patientsârelevant to recovery of bone mass in clinical settings.
- Treatment with intermittent calcitriol and calcium reduces bone loss after renal transplantation
PubMed ID: 14717945
Intermittent calcitriol + calcium preserved hip BMD after renal transplantâsupports bone recovery/maintenance.
- Beneficial effect of etidronate therapy in immobilized hip fracture patients
PubMed ID: 15024332
Hip-fracture immobilized patients: etidronate improved calcium balance and reduced resorptionâdirectly relevant to post-fracture mineral recovery.
- Provision of high-protein supplement for patients recovering from hip fracture
PubMed ID: 15105027
Postâhip fracture nutritional supplement increased calcium intake and improved albuminâsupports recovery.
- The effect of adjuvant calcium phosphate coating on a porous-coated femoral stem
PubMed ID: 15241158
HAP/TCP coating improved radiographic integration and bony ingrowth around implantsâstrong evidence that calciumâcontaining materials support bone recovery after implantation.
- Platelet-derived growth factor stimulates bone fill and rate of attachment level gain: results of a large multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16332231
rhPDGF + betaâTCP significantly improved periodontal defect fillâevidence for enhanced local bone recovery using a calcium-containing matrix.
- Randomized study on oral administration of calcitriol to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 16105530
Prophylactic calcium Âą higher-dose calcitriol markedly reduced symptomatic and severe postoperative hypocalcemiaâimportant for recovery after thyroidectomy.
- Cage containing a biphasic calcium phosphate ceramic (Triosite) for the treatment of cervical spondylosis
PubMed ID: 15936361
Calcium phosphate graft substitute produced reliable cervical fusion and quicker recovery metrics â strong evidence for bone-related recovery aid.
- Initial fusion rates with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2/compression resistant matrix and a hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate/collagen carrier in posterolateral spinal fusion
PubMed ID: 16094268
Calciumâphosphate carrier with rhBMPâ2 accelerated and improved spinal fusion â strong surgical bone-recovery evidence.
- Resorbable cement for the augmentation of internally-fixed unstable trochanteric fractures. A prospective, randomised multicentre study
PubMed ID: 16129742
Calciumâphosphate cement augmentation improved early recovery after unstable hip fractures.
- One year of alendronate after one year of parathyroid hormone (1-84) for osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 16093464
Maintaining/increasing BMD after PTH then alendronate supports longerâterm structural recovery/maintenance.
- The effect of raloxifene after discontinuation of long-term alendronate treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 16352692
Continuing antiresorptives or switching preserved BMD in patients on Ca/vitDârecovery/maintenance relevance.
- Healing of intrabony defects following treatment with an oily calcium hydroxide suspension (Osteoinductal). A controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 16365721
Calcium hydroxide paste improved periodontal wound healing metrics versus surgery aloneârelevant to local bone/attachment recovery.
- A randomized clinical trial of dietary calcium to improve bone accretion in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
PubMed ID: 16647414
Behavioral calcium increase in JRA patients produced greater BMC gains, supporting recovery of bone deficits in a disease context.
- Routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements for prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17071205
Perioperative oral Ca+D after thyroidectomy significantly reduced symptomatic and laboratory hypocalcemia â supports recovery of calcium homeostasis after surgery.
- Reversal of adynamic bone disease by lowering of dialysate calcium
PubMed ID: 16837920
Lowering dialysate Ca markedly restored bone formation and biopsy-proven normalizationâstrong evidence for bone recovery in adynamic bone disease.
- Calcium phosphate cement for augmentation did not improve results after internal fixation of displaced femoral neck fractures: a randomized study of 118 patients
PubMed ID: 16752286
Surgical augmentation with calcium-phosphate cement directly targeted early fixation and recovery in femoral neck fractures (no long-term benefit).
- Primary flap closure combined with Emdogain alone or Emdogain and Cerasorb in the treatment of intra-bony defects
PubMed ID: 17092241
EMD with tricalcium phosphate improved periodontal bone outcomes â supports bone recovery in oral surgery context.
- Bone mineral density and bone markers in patients with a recent low-energy fracture: effect of 1 y of treatment with calcium and vitamin D
PubMed ID: 17616788
In fracture patients Ca+D preserved/increased spine BMD and lowered bone-turnover markers over 12 months, aiding recovery.
- Effects of protein-rich supplementation and nandrolone on bone tissue after a hip fracture
PubMed ID: 17498850
Postâhipâfracture population receiving calcium+vitamin D as baseline showed wholeâbody BMD increases with additional nutritional therapy â directly relevant to recovery contexts.
- Potential benefit of oral calcium/vitamin D administration for prevention of symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17437343
Oral calcium+vitamin D started immediately after total thyroidectomy reduced symptomatic hypocalcaemia and shortened hospital stayâsupports recovery of calcium-related bone/metabolic homeostasis after surgery.
- Surgical treatment of periodontal intrabony defects with calcium sulfate implant and barrier versus collagen barrier or open flap debridement alone: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18834243
Local calcium sulfate graft improved periodontal healing â supports local bone/periodontal recovery.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on fracture risk: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 18541589
Reduced minimalâtrauma fractures during treatment indicates onâtreatment bone resilience and relevance to recovery contexts.
- Biochemical markers of bone turnover associated with calcium supplementation in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: results of a double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention trial
PubMed ID: 19035501
Pediatric Ca supplementation increased BMD, supporting recovery/maintenance of skeletal health in growing children with JRA.
- A diet high in protein, dairy, and calcium attenuates bone loss over twelve months of weight loss and maintenance relative to a conventional high-carbohydrate diet in adults
PubMed ID: 18492840
Higher-calcium/dairy intake reduced bone loss during weight-loss and maintenance phases, supporting skeletal recovery from catabolic stress.
- Calcium and vitamin d supplementation decreases incidence of stress fractures in female navy recruits
PubMed ID: 18433305
Calcium + vitamin D lowered stress-fracture incidence in recruits, supporting bone resilience and recovery under high mechanical load.
- Comparison of autogenous bone graft and endothermic calcium phosphate cement for defect augmentation in tibial plateau fractures. A multicenter, prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 18829901
Calcium phosphate cement reduced subsidence after tibial plateau fracture repairâdirect application to bone recovery.
- Applicability of intraoperative parathyroid hormone assay during total thyroidectomy as a guide for the surgeon to selective parathyroid tissue autotransplantation
PubMed ID: 18246390
IOPTH-guided selective autotransplantation reduced transient hypocalcemia and postoperative oral Ca needsâdirectly relevant to managing Ca in recovery after parathyroid surgery.
- A level-1 pilot study to evaluate of ultraporous beta-tricalcium phosphate as a graft extender in the posterior correction of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
PubMed ID: 19082847
BetaâTCP graft showed durable spinal fusion outcomes â relevant to bone recovery after surgery.
- Single-level instrumented posterolateral fusion of lumbar spine with beta-tricalcium phosphate versus autograft: a prospective, randomized study with 3-year follow-up
PubMed ID: 18496340
Beta-TCP provided equivalent fusion outcomes to autograft in humansâstrong evidence for aiding postoperative bone recovery.
- Anterior cervical fusion with interbody cage containing beta-tricalcium phosphate augmented with plate fixation: a prospective randomized study with 2-year follow-up
PubMed ID: 18301927
Interbody beta-TCP cages achieved high fusion rates and support postoperative bone recovery (human data).
- Maxillary sinus grafting with Bio-Oss or Straumann Bone Ceramic: histomorphometric results from a randomized controlled multicenter clinical trial
PubMed ID: 18705811
Calcium-containing graft material directly promoted new bone in sinus grafts â relevant to local bone-related recovery and reconstruction.
- Clinical evaluation of a biphasic calcium composite grafting material in the treatment of human periodontal intrabony defects: a 12-month randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 19905932
Calcium-containing graft improved periodontal outcomesâevidence of bone-related recovery support at surgical sites.
- Growth factor-mediated treatment of recession defects: a randomized controlled trial and histologic and microcomputed tomography examination
PubMed ID: 19335074
βâTCP graft with growth factor produced periodontal regenerationâsupports recovery of bone structures.
- A prospective randomized controlled trial of a bioresorbable calcium phosphate paste (alpha-BSM) in treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
PubMed ID: 19820600
Local calcium-phosphate implant reduced radiographic collapse after fracture â supports bone-related structural recovery.
- Suitability of a calcium phosphate cement in osteoporotic vertebral body fracture augmentation: a controlled, randomized, clinical trial of balloon kyphoplasty comparing calcium phosphate versus polymethylmethacrylate
PubMed ID: 19139662
Calciumâphosphate cement used for vertebral fractures implicates calcium in postâprocedural bone structural recovery (biomaterial context).
- Calcium phosphate cement as a "barrier-graft" for the treatment of human periodontal intraosseous defects
PubMed ID: 20139574
CPC produced large clinical improvements (probing depth and attachment gain) in periodontal bone defect healingâstrong boneârelated recovery evidence.
- Clinical and histologic healing of human extraction sockets filled with calcium sulfate
PubMed ID: 19865631
Extraction socket grafting with calcium sulfate improved ridge preservation and trabecular boneârelevant to recovery after dental bone loss/surgery.
- Phosphate and carbonate salts of calcium support robust bone building in osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 20484446
Calcium salts supported BMD gains in osteoporotic patients on teriparatideâassists recovery of bone mass
- Multi-centre, randomized clinical trial on the efficacy and safety of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with β-tricalcium phosphate in human intra-osseous periodontal defects
PubMed ID: 21133980
rhPDGF-BB + βâTCP significantly improved bone fill and soft-tissue healing in periodontal defectsâsupports bone-related recovery
- Calcium and vitamin-D supplementation on bone structural properties in peripubertal female identical twins: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20544178
Improved bone structural measures in growing girls support recovery/strengthening of bone.
- Calcium and vitamin D supplementation through fortified dairy products counterbalances seasonal variations of bone metabolism indices: the Postmenopausal Health Study
PubMed ID: 21153900
Long-term dietary Ca+vitD lowered bone turnover markers and improved BMDâfavors bone recovery/maintenance.
- A prospective, randomized pilot study on the safety and efficacy of recombinant human growth and differentiation factor-5 coated onto β-tricalcium phosphate for sinus lift augmentation
PubMed ID: 20546250
Calciumâcontaining βâTCP grafts supported new bone formation in sinus augmentation â relevant to surgical bone recovery.
- A prospective, randomized clinical trial comparing an antibiotic-impregnated bioabsorbable bone substitute with standard antibiotic-impregnated cement beads in the treatment of chronic osteomyelitis and infected nonunion
PubMed ID: 20657257
Calciumâsulfate bone substitute facilitated infection eradication with fewer reoperations and supported union ratesâdirect clinical application of calcium-containing material in bone recovery.
- Duration for apical barrier formation in necrotic immature permanent incisors treated with calcium hydroxide apexification using ultrasonic or hand filing
PubMed ID: 20708511
Faster apical barrier formation with calcium hydroxide shows accelerated mineralizedâtissue recovery in endodontic treatmentâdirect evidence of bone/related tissue recovery acceleration (dental).
- Comparison of calcitriol versus cholecalciferol therapy in addition to oral calcium after total thyroidectomy with central neck lymph node dissection: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 21837695
Routine calcium + vitamin D after thyroidectomy lowered hypocalcemia rates and accelerated correction when usedâdirectly supports post-surgical calcium-related recovery.
- Effect of self-setting Îą-tricalcium phosphate between segments for bone healing and hypoaesthesia in lower lip after sagittal split ramus osteotomy
PubMed ID: 21843948
Îąâtricalcium phosphate graft produced new bone after jaw surgery â supports recovery at bone defect sites.
- Histological evaluation of maxillary sinus floor augmentation with recombinant human growth and differentiation factor-5-coated β-tricalcium phosphate: results of a multicenter randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 21797917
βâTCP grafts led to new bone in sinus augmentation â evidence for bone-related recovery with Ca-containing materials.
- Comparison of percutaneous screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting versus open treatment of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures
PubMed ID: 22232815
Calcium sulphate cement use in calcaneal fractures associated with better early function/recovery vs open surgery.
- Grafting using injectable calcium sulfate in bone tumor surgery: comparison with demineralized bone matrix-based grafting
PubMed ID: 21909466
Injectable calcium sulfate aided filling of bone defects with predictable resorption and comparable healingâdirect boneârecovery evidence.
- Additive impact of alfacalcidol on bone mineral density and bone strength in alendronate treated postmenopausal women with reduced bone mass
PubMed ID: 21364273
Alfacalcidol + alendronate + Ca improved BMD/strength over 36 monthsâstrongly relevant to bone recovery/rehabilitation.
- A clinical and histomorphometric study of calcium sulfate compared with freeze-dried bone allograft for alveolar ridge preservation
PubMed ID: 22166162
Clear clinical evidence that a calcium sulfate graft increased new bone formation and cleared faster â strongly supports postâextraction bone recovery.
- Histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of a synthetic bone substitute for maxillary sinus grafting in humans
PubMed ID: 22168624
BCP grafts promoted new bone formation after sinus lift, supporting recovery in maxillary alveolar bone for implant rehabilitation.
- Short implants with a nanometer-sized CaP surface provided with either a platform-switched or platform-matched abutment connection in the posterior region: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22957911
Short dental implants with nanometer CaP surface had slightly less periâimplant bone loss â indicates CaP surfaces support local bone preservation/recovery.
- Management of nutritional rickets in Indian children: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23104564
Children with rickets had radiological/biochemical recovery with calcium + vitamin Dâstrong evidence for bone recovery support.
- Pulpotomy in caries-exposed immature permanent molars using calcium-enriched mixture cement or mineral trioxide aggregate: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22309243
Calciumâenriched endodontic cement promoted root/ hardâtissue recovery in immature teeth.
- The influence of bone substitute materials on the bone volume after maxillary sinus augmentation: a microcomputerized tomography study
PubMed ID: 22538473
Sinus augmentation study showing new bone formation with calciumâcontaining substitutes â direct support for bone recovery after grafting.
- Posterior atrophic jaws rehabilitated with prostheses supported by 5 x 5 mm implants with a novel nanostructured calcium-incorporated titanium surface or by longer implants in augmented bone. Preliminary results from a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22866291
Calciumâincorporated implant surface facilitating osseointegration supports bone-related recovery after implant placement.
- Enamel matrix derivative, alone or associated with a synthetic bone substitute, in the treatment of 1- to 2-wall periodontal defects
PubMed ID: 22612371
Caâphosphate bone substitute + enamel matrix derivative produced substantial periodontal bone regeneration â supports bone recovery using calciumâbased materials.
- Backfilling of iliac crest defects with hydroxyapatite-calcium triphosphate biphasic compound: a prospective, randomized computed tomography and patient-based analysis
PubMed ID: 23168135
Calciumâphosphate graft improved radiographic donorâsite bone repairâapplicable to bone recovery after surgical harvest.
- The influence of substitute materials on bone density after maxillary sinus augmentation: a microcomputed tomography study
PubMed ID: 23189308
Calciumâcontaining graft materials used in sinus augmentation increased bone density after 5 months, relevant to postoperative bone recovery.
- Treating oral mucositis with a supersaturated calcium phosphate rinse: comparison with control in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
PubMed ID: 22736463
Supersaturated calciumâphosphate rinse shortened mucositis duration and reduced analgesic/TPN needs after HSCTâsupports oral recovery in a boneâmarrow transplant context.
- Bone formation with a biphasic calcium phosphate combined with fibrin sealant in maxillary sinus floor elevation for delayed dental implant
PubMed ID: 22892064
Significant new bone formation and high implant success rates indicate strong support for boneârelated recovery after grafting.
- Platelet-derived growth factor promotes periodontal regeneration in localized osseous defects: 36-month extension results from a randomized, controlled, double-masked clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22612364
βâTCP+PDGF markedly increased bone fill and percent bone fill in periodontal defects â supports recovery of bone function/structure at defect sites.
- Histological results after maxillary sinus augmentation with StraumannÂŽ BoneCeramic, Bio-OssÂŽ, PurosÂŽ, and autologous bone. A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 22324456
Sinus augmentation with calciumâbased substitutes produced new bone and differing residual material â supports surgical bone recovery.
- Changes in 3-dimensional bone structure indices in hypoparathyroid patients treated with PTH(1-84): a randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 22161686
PTH(1-84) produced structural bone improvements in patients on calcium therapy â relevant to therapeutic bone recovery contexts.
- Clinical benefits of oral nutritional supplementation for elderly hip fracture patients: a single blind randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22685164
Post-hip-fracture ONS (all patients on calcium/vit D) accelerated rehab and reduced complications â directly relevant to recovery after skeletal injury.
- Effect of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy in Brazilian adolescent mothers: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23719547
Calcium+D in adolescent mothers reduced lactation-related bone loss and increased spine BMCârecovery of maternal bone mass during/after pregnancy.
- Prevention of bone loss and vertebral fractures in patients with chronic epilepsy--antiepileptic drug and osteoporosis prevention trial
PubMed ID: 24010637
Ca+D improved BMD in men on antiepileptics; co-intervention with bisphosphonate prevented fracturesârelevant to recovery/secondary prevention.
- Effects of calcium and training on the development of bone density in children with Down syndrome
PubMed ID: 24157403
Combination Ca intake + exercise increased BMD â helpful for bone recovery/rehabilitation contexts.
- Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB and beta-tricalcium phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP): an alternative to autogenous bone graft
PubMed ID: 23824386
β-tricalcium phosphate with rhPDGF-BB provided non-inferior fusion and clinical healing versus autograft â strong evidence for calcium-phosphate material in bone recovery.
- Ultraporous β-tricalcium phosphate alone or combined with bone marrow aspirate for benign cavitary lesions: comparison in a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23324964
βâTCP graft demonstrated radiographic signs of bone fill and remodeling consistent with support for bone recovery after defects/implantation.
- Prospective, randomized, controlled trial of silicate-substituted calcium phosphate versus rhBMP-2 in a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion
PubMed ID: 24253788
Direct RCT of a calcium phosphate bone graft substitute for spinal fusion â addresses boneârelated recovery in surgery.
- Vitamin D treatment in calcium-deficiency rickets: a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24748637
Rickets treatment demonstrating faster healing with calcium Âą vitamin Dâstrong evidence for recovery from calciumâdeficiency bone disease.
- A comparative evaluation of rhPDGF-BB + β-TCP and subepithelial connective tissue graft for the treatment of multiple gingival recession defects in humans
PubMed ID: 24600660
β-TCP scaffold aided periodontal/regenerative outcomesâdirect support for localized bone-related recovery.
- An evaluation and comparison of the efficacy of nanocrystalline calcium sulfate bone grafts (NanoGen) and medical-grade calcium sulfate bone grafts (DentoGen) in human extraction sockets
PubMed ID: 25454818
Calciumâsulfate graft yields substantial new bone in extraction socketsâdirectly supports localized bone recovery after injury/surgery.
- Minimally invasive transcrestal sinus floor elevation with deproteinized bovine bone or β-tricalcium phosphate: a multicenter, double-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24325663
Sinus lift grafts (calciumâbased materials) maintained graft height and remodeled appropriately, supporting recovery.
- Vitamin D supplementation after parathyroidectomy: effect on bone mineral density-a randomized double-blind study
PubMed ID: 24115138
Calcium (Âą vitamin D) produced measurable BMD recovery after parathyroidectomy â strong evidence for bone recovery support.
- MTA versus Ca(OH)2 in apexification of non-vital immature permanent teeth: a randomized clinical trial comparison
PubMed ID: 25467231
Endodontic outcomes favored MTA over Ca(OH)2 on apical closure and fractures â supports dental recovery contexts where Ca is used.
- A prospective randomized comparison of PEEK cage containing calcium sulphate or demineralized bone matrix with autograft in anterior cervical interbody fusion
PubMed ID: 25432324
Ca-containing bone graft substitute produced comparable fusion to autograft and reduced morbidity â strong support for bone-related recovery after surgery.
- Clinical assessment of bone quality of human extraction sockets after conversion with growth factors
PubMed ID: 25265123
Calcium-containing graft materials improved post-extraction bone quality â relevant to bone recovery after injury/surgery.
- [Comparison of the therapeutic effect on skeletal fluorosis and impact on urine fluoride value among fire needle therapy, electroacupuncture and calcium carbonate D3]
PubMed ID: 24843955
Oral calcium carbonate + vitamin D3 improved clinical symptoms in skeletal fluorosisâa bone recovery context.
- Primary implant stability in augmented sinuslift-sites after completed bone regeneration: a randomized controlled clinical study comparing four subantrally inserted biomaterials
PubMed ID: 25073446
Calcium-containing grafts correlated with better mechanical stability of implants â supports recovery of bone function after augmentation.
- Using growth factors in human extraction sockets: a histologic and histomorphometric evaluation of short-term healing
PubMed ID: 24683578
Calcium-containing graft materials influenced bone turnover and early healing at dental extraction sites â relevant to localized bone recovery.
- Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Hindfoot and Ankle Fusions Treated With rhPDGF-BB in Combination With a β-TCP-Collagen Matrix
PubMed ID: 25848134
Calcium-phosphate scaffold with growth factor accelerated fusion and clinical success â direct support for bone recovery after surgery.
- Vitamin D and Calcium Attenuate Bone Loss With Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation: A Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 26075752
By attenuating ART-associated bone loss, vitamin D3+calcium supports recovery/preservation of skeletal health during treatment-related bone insult.
- Estimating the causal effect of milk powder supplementation on bone mineral density: a randomized controlled trial with both non-compliance and loss to follow-up
PubMed ID: 25626413
Long-term high-calcium milk slowed spinal bone loss and height loss after menopauseâsupports bone recovery/maintenance.
- A clinical comparison of guided bone regeneration with platelet-derived growth factor-enhanced bone ceramic versus autogenous bone block grafting
PubMed ID: 26009922
Calciumâcontaining bone ceramic with PDGF compared favorably to autograft for ridge augmentationâsupports bone recovery.
- Rosuvastatin 1.2 mg In Situ Gel Combined With 1:1 Mixture of Autologous Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Porous Hydroxyapatite Bone Graft in Surgical Treatment of Mandibular Class II Furcation Defects: A Randomized Clinical Control Trial
PubMed ID: 26439386
Hydroxyapatite graft in periodontal defects gave strong bone fillâdirect support of local bone recovery.
- Three-year results following regenerative periodontal surgery of advanced intrabony defects with enamel matrix derivative alone or combined with a synthetic bone graft
PubMed ID: 26174080
Local Caâphosphate graft improved periodontal bone/attachment recoveryârelevant to localized bone recovery.
- Terminal or truncal ligation of the inferior thyroid artery during thyroidectomy? A prospective randomized trial
PubMed ID: 26708858
Thyroidectomy surgical technique influenced immediate calcemia and discharge need for Ca/vit D supplementsârelevant to postoperative Ca recovery decisions.
- Biomechanical Stability of Dental Implants in Augmented Maxillary Sites: Results of a Randomized Clinical Study with Four Different Biomaterials and PRF and a Biological View on Guided Bone Regeneration
PubMed ID: 25954758
Calcium phosphate substitutes increased implant insertion torque indicating improved bone support during recovery.
- [Effects of different treatments on patients with osteoporotic fracture after percutaneous kyphoplasty]
PubMed ID: 26255474
Strongest direct evidence: postoperative calcium+calcitriol (with adjuncts) improved pain/function and BMD after kyphoplastyâsupports bone recovery.
- [Clinical Efficacy of Supplementary Treatment of Gukang Capsules to the Elder Patients with Fracture of Distal Radius]
PubMed ID: 26214887
Faster fracture healing and better bone marker profile in patients receiving calcium carbonate as baseline therapy (with adjunct) support bone recovery contexts.
- Effects of parathyroidectomy versus observation on the development of vertebral fractures in mild primary hyperparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 25636048
Correction of hyperparathyroidism restored calcium homeostasis and increased BMDâdirectly relevant to bone recovery via normalized calcium physiology.
- Optimal Dose of Calcium for Treatment of Nutritional Rickets: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27311415
Faster radiographic healing of rickets with higher Ca doses supports bone recovery in pediatric deficiency.
- Comparison of percutaneous cannulated screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting versus minimally invasive sinus tarsi approach and plate fixation for displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 27422705
Surgical use of calcium sulfate cement influenced wound complications and structural surgical outcomesâdirectly relevant to bone recovery after fracture.
- A Randomized Clinical Trial Evaluating rh-FGF-2/β-TCP in Periodontal Defects
PubMed ID: 26908630
Periodontal regeneration with βâTCP scaffold and growth factor significantly increased bone fill around teethâsupports dental bone-related recovery.
- Efficacy and safety of porous hydroxyapatite/type 1 collagen composite implantation for bone regeneration: A randomized controlled study
PubMed ID: 26961287
Calciumâcontaining hydroxyapatite/collagen implant accelerated and improved bone regenerationâdirect support for bone recovery interventions.
- Effects of parathyroid hormone rhPTH(1-84) on phosphate homeostasis and vitamin D metabolism in hypoparathyroidism: REPLACE phase 3 study
PubMed ID: 27734257
rhPTH(1â84) allowed major reductions in oral calcium/vitamin D while maintaining calcium control in hypoparathyroidismâfacilitates recovery of calcium homeostasis.
- Bone Incorporation of Silicate-Substituted Calcium Phosphate in 2-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Histologic and Radiographic Study
PubMed ID: 28043751
CaP graft data show effective integration and tunnel filling after ACL reconstruction â directly relevant to boneârelated recovery after surgery.
- Ridge Preservation Using Composite Alloplastic Materials: A Randomized Control Clinical and Histological Study in Humans
PubMed ID: 26922214
Use of calcium-containing synthetic grafts at tooth extraction sites preserved ridge widthâstrong direct evidence that calcium-based grafts support bone healing and structural recovery.
- Monophasic Ă-TCP vs. biphasic HA/Ă-TCP in two-stage sinus floor augmentation procedures - a prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 27683073
Sinus augmentation with calciumâbased grafts produced bone formation and better volume maintenanceâdirectly relevant to surgical bone recovery.
- Continuous treatment with odanacatib for up to 8Â years in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density: a phase 2 study
PubMed ID: 26879200
Significant longâterm BMD increases during odanacatib exposure (with supplemental calcium/Vit D) support recovery/rehabilitation of bone mass, though drug-driven.
- Open-Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy: RCT 2 Years RSA Follow-Up
PubMed ID: 26855045
Calciumâphosphate cement supported bone stability in osteotomy and is directly relevant to postâoperative bone recovery.
- Prospective and Randomized Evaluation of ChronOS and Bio-Oss in Human Maxillary Sinuses: Histomorphometric and Immunohistochemical Assignment for Runx 2, Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, and Osteocalcin
PubMed ID: 29100829
Bone graft material comparison with measures of new bone and maturation â relevant to recovery after grafting/augmentation.
- Primary hyperparathyroidism, hypercalciuria, and bone recovery after parathyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 28522130
Parathyroidectomy cohort: baseline urinary calcium and PTH predicted hip BMD recovery; calcium was part of postâop supplementationâdirectly relevant to bone recovery.
- Multimodal Nutritional Management in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 28697860
Multimodal perioperative nutrition (including Ca) reduced hypocalcaemia and shortened hospitalization after knee surgeryâdirect support for postâop recovery of bone/electrolyte status.
- Randomized clinical trial for the biological evaluation of two nanostructured biphasic calcium phosphate biomaterials as a bone substitute
PubMed ID: 28703478
Biphasic calcium phosphate materials markedly increased new bone in socketsâstrong support for boneârelated recovery postâextraction.
- Early prediction of hypocalcemia following thyroid surgery. A prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 28528472
Postâthyroidectomy combined iPTH/serum Ca measurement predicts early hypocalcemia and guides Ca/VitD supplementation and safe discharge â directly relevant to postoperative Ca management and recovery.
- Effect of Teriparatide or Risedronate in Elderly Patients With a Recent Pertrochanteric Hip Fracture: Final Results of a 78-Week Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 28019683
Trial in elderly hipâfracture patients showed greater BMD gains and improved early mobility with therapies given on a calcium/vitamin D background â directly relevant to boneârelated recovery.
- Paradoxical tunnel enlargement after ACL reconstruction with hamstring autografts when using β-TCP containing interference screws for tibial aperture fixation- prospectively comparative study
PubMed ID: 28915914
β-TCP-containing screws modified bone tunnel remodelingârelevant to recovery of bone architecture after surgery.
- Calcium phosphate-hybridized tendon grafts reduce femoral bone tunnel enlargement in anatomic single-bundle ACL reconstruction
PubMed ID: 28748492
CaP-hybridized grafts reduced tunnel enlargement, indicating enhanced local bone recovery after ACL reconstruction.
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of Burosumab, an Anti-FGF23 Antibody, in Adults With X-Linked Hypophosphatemia: Week 24 Primary Analysis
PubMed ID: 29947083
Burosumab improved fracture healing ratesâsupports bone recovery processes in XLH patients (mechanism not supplemental Ca).
- Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial to compare hard tissue changes following socket preservation using alloplasts, xenografts vs no grafting: Clinical and histological findings
PubMed ID: 30592368
Calciumâbased graft materially reduced ridge resorption and preserved bone after extraction â strong support for local bone recovery.
- Comparable bone union progression after opening wedge high tibial osteotomy using allogenous bone chip or tri-calcium phosphate granule: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30377715
Triâcalcium phosphate granules supported bone union progression comparable to allograft in osteotomy â clinical support for bone recovery using Ca materials.
- A Comparative Study with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate to Deproteinized Bovine Bone in Maxillary Sinus Augmentation: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 30521656
Calcium phosphate graft yielded comparable bone formation in sinus augmentationâsupports bone recovery for implant placement.
- Anatomic single-bundle anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using a calcium phosphate-hybridized tendon graft: a randomized controlled trial with 2Â years of follow-up
PubMed ID: 30594226
CaPâhybridized graft reduced postoperative femoral tunnel enlargementâstrong evidence for improved boneârelated surgical recovery.
- Comparison Of Two Intracanal Medicaments In Resolution Of Apical Radiolucency
PubMed ID: 30465358
Intracanal calcium hydroxide produced large radiographic lesion resolutionârelevant to dental bone recovery.
- A Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter Study Comparing Silicated Calcium Phosphate versus BMP-2 Synthetic Bone Graft in Posterolateral Instrumented Lumbar Fusion for Degenerative Spinal Disorders
PubMed ID: 29652784
Calciumâphosphate graft in lumbar fusion directly supports bone repair and recovery after surgery.
- Multimodal Nutritional Management in Primary Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30817733
Perioperative multimodal nutrition (including calcium) improved postoperative electrolyte balance and calcium levels after spine surgery â relevant to postoperative skeletal recovery support.
- Effects of Denosumab and Alendronate on Bone Health and Vascular Function in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30690785
Calcium/calcitriol used adjunctively to prevent hypocalcemia with denosumab in dialysis patients while BMD improved â supports boneârelated recovery during therapy.
- Effect of prenatal calcium supplementation on bone during pregnancy and 1 y postpartum
PubMed ID: 30649176
Maternal calcium supplementation produced superior bone recovery postpartumâdirect evidence for boneârelated recovery support.
- Consumption of Greek yogurt during 12 weeks of high-impact loading exercise increases bone formation in young, adult males - a secondary analysis from a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 31652407
Greek yogurt during highâimpact training increased bone formation markers, indicating enhanced bone turnover toward formation during remodeling/recovery.
- Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor BB in Combination With a Beta-Tricalcium Phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP)-Collagen Matrix as an Alternative to Autograft
PubMed ID: 31170812
β-TCP graft with growth factor matched autograft for fusion â direct, high-quality evidence that Ca-based graft substitutes support bone recovery.
- Effects of zoledronic acid on bone mineral density around prostheses and bone metabolism markers after primary total hip arthroplasty in females with postmenopausal osteoporosis
PubMed ID: 31115592
Zoledronic acid reduced periprosthetic bone loss post-arthroplasty while Ca+calcitriol were given â supports bone recovery context with calcium adjunct.
- Study on Zoledronic Acid Reducing Acute Bone Loss and Fracture Rates in Elderly Postoperative Patients with Intertrochanteric Fractures
PubMed ID: 31058448
Zoledronate with calcium/vitamin D reduced refracture rate and increased BMD in elderly fracture patientsâsupports boneârelated recovery as part of combined therapy.
- Safety and Efficacy of a New Synthetic Material Based on Monetite, Silica Gel, PS-Wallastonite, and a Hydroxyapatite Calcium Deficient: A Randomized Comparative Clinic Trial
PubMed ID: 31972958
Calciumâcontaining synthetic graft promoted new bone in sockets and preserved ridge dimensions â supports bone recovery postâextraction.
- Effect of calcium and vitamin D supplementation with and without collagen peptides on bone turnover in postmenopausal women with osteopenia
PubMed ID: 32131366
Bone-turnover marker reductions with collagen + calcium+vitD suggest potential to support bone recovery processes (biomarker evidence).
- Autologous Iliac Bone Graft Compared with Biphasic Hydroxyapatite and Calcium Sulfate Cement for the Treatment of Bone Defects in Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Prospective, Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter Study
PubMed ID: 31809394
Calciumâcontaining bone graft achieved similar functional recovery and radiographic healing to autograftâsupports postâoperative bone recovery.
- Autologous Bone Graft Versus Silicate-Substituted Calcium Phosphate in the Treatment of Tunnel Defects in 2-Stage Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Study With a Minimum Follow-up of 2 Years
PubMed ID: 31864574
Calcium phosphate substitute led to comparable knee stability and function after staged ACL revisionâevidence for boneârelated recovery.
- Sinus Floor Elevation with Biphasic Calcium Phosphate or Deproteinized Bovine Bone Mineral: Clinical and Histomorphometric Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 32991652
Calciumâphosphate grafts promoted new bone and favorable graft resorptionâbeneficial for postâsurgical bone recovery.
- Randomized clinical trial comparing PEG-based synthetic to porcine-derived collagen membrane in the preservation of alveolar bone following tooth extraction in anterior maxilla
PubMed ID: 32799365
Biphasic calcium phosphate + membrane reduced socket bone loss after extractionâsupports surgical bone recovery.
- Efficacy of a Standalone Microporous Ceramic Versus Autograft in Instrumented Posterolateral Spinal Fusion: A Multicenter, Randomized, Intrapatient Controlled, Noninferiority Trial
PubMed ID: 32080013
Calciumâphosphate ceramic putty showed similar 1âyear fusion performance to autograftârelevant to postoperative bone recovery.
- Percutaneous reduction, cannulated screw fixation and calcium sulfate cement grafting assisted by 3D printing technology in the treatment of calcaneal fractures
PubMed ID: 32798112
3Dâprintingâassisted calcium sulfate cement grafting improved radiological/functional outcomes after calcaneal fractureâsupports bone recovery.
- Effectiveness of Medical Nutrition Therapy to Improve Dietary Habits for Promoting Bone Health in People Living with Chronic HIV
PubMed ID: 33027800
MNT raised calcium/Vit D intake that supports bone recovery processes; evidence is behavior/nutrition change rather than clinical fracture healing data.
- Intraoperative 99mTc-MIBI-Guided Parathyroidectomy Improves Curative Effect of Parathyroidectomy, Bone Metabolism, and Bone Mineral Density
PubMed ID: 33047971
Surgical correction of hyperparathyroidism led to improvements in BMD and bone metabolismâevidence of bone recovery linked to calcium/PTH axis.
- Conical Biosilicate Implant for Volume Augmentation in Anophthalmic Sockets
PubMed ID: 32796301
Biosilicate orbital implant used successfully for socket reconstruction â direct clinical evidence of bone/ socket recovery with a Caâbearing bioactive material.
- Regenerative Therapy Modality for Treatment of True Combined Endodontic-Periodontal Lesions: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 34201328
Combined endoâperiodontal defects healed best with MTA + bone graftâsupports bone-related recovery in complex dental defects.
- Evaluation of partial pulpotomy treatment in cariously exposed immature permanent molars: Randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34657018
Calcium-containing pulpotomy materials supported root maturation and clinical recovery in immature molars.
- Short-Term Hypocalcemia Prophylaxis With Calcitriol Before Thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 34702443
Calcitriol shortened duration of postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroidectomyâhelps accelerate recovery of calcium homeostasis postâsurgery.
- Osteotome-mediated sinus floor elevation using an in situ hardening biphasic calcium phosphate bone graft substitute compared to xenograft: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34269239
Biphasic calcium phosphate graft used for sinus lifts supports bone height gain and implant stability â direct bone recovery application of calcium-containing material.
- The use of bone turnover markers for monitoring the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal females undergoing total knee arthroplasty: a prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 33731168
Guided osteoporosis therapy including calcium improved BMD and implant migration after knee replacement â supports bone-related recovery after orthopedic surgery.
- Clinical observations of vancomycin-loaded calcium phosphate cement in the 1-stage treatment of chronic osteomyelitis: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 34237973
Vancomycinâloaded calcium phosphate cement after debridement promoted bone healing and low recurrence in chronic osteomyelitis â supports boneârelated recovery using a calcium material.
- [Clinical study of calcium phosphate cement loaded with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein 2 combined with calcium phosphate cement loaded with antibiotic for chronic osteomyelitis with bone defect]
PubMed ID: 33998210
CPC+rhBMPâ2 accelerated return to full weightâbearing and reduced time to external fixator removalâstrong support for bone recovery.
- Stentoplasty with Resorbable Calcium Salt Bone Void Fillers for the Treatment of Vertebral Compression Fracture: Evaluation After 3 Years
PubMed ID: 34040361
Resorbable calcium fillers in spinal stentoplasty produced sustained pain relief and evidence of osteogenesisâsupports postâfracture bone recovery.
- PaTH Forward: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 2 Trial of TransCon PTH in Adult Hypoparathyroidism
PubMed ID: 34347093
TransCon PTH enabled physiologic PTH replacement and normalization of calcium handlingâuseful in recovery from hypoparathyroidârelated bone/metabolic issues.
- Efficacy and Safety of Parathyroid Hormone Replacement With TransCon PTH in Hypoparathyroidism: 26-Week Results From the Phase 3 PaTHway Trial
PubMed ID: 36271471
Phaseâ3 TransCon PTH showed marked clinical improvements (reduced supplement need, normalized urine calcium), supporting recovery of calcium/bone homeostasis.
- Acute C-Terminal Crosslinking Telopeptide of Type I Collagen (CTX-1) Suppression with Milk Calcium or Calcium Carbonate Is Independent of Visceral Fat in a Randomized Crossover Study in Lean and Overweight Postmenopausal Women
PubMed ID: 34751787
Acute suppression of bone resorption can favor recovery/remodeling balance (indirect evidence).
- Randomized controlled clinical trial comparing guided bone regeneration of peri-implant defects with soft-type block versus particulate bone substitutes: Six-month results of hard-tissue changes
PubMed ID: 35191065
BCP graft RCT showed similar hardâtissue dimensions at 6 monthsâevidence that calciumâcontaining grafts support local bone recovery.
- Soft-tissue dimensional change following guided bone regeneration on peri-implant defects using soft-type block or particulate bone substitutes: 1-year outcomes of a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36330670
Softâblock calciumâphosphate grafts improved ridge contour in early healingâsupports bone recovery after augmentation.
- Novel hardening bone putty enhances sternal closure and accelerates postoperative recovery
PubMed ID: 36272766
Calcium phosphate putty for sternal closure improved early recovery metrics and shortened hospitalizationâstrong bone-recovery evidence.
- Comparative Evaluation of Bone Dimensional Changes in Extraction Sockets Preserved With Calcium Phosphosilicate Bone Substitutes With and Without Platelet-Rich Fibrin: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35353097
Calcium phosphosilicate graft aided socket preservation and produced D3-quality bone by 6 monthsâsupports recovery of alveolar bone.
- A Histologic and Histomorphometric Evaluation of an Allograft, Xenograft, and Alloplast Graft for Alveolar Ridge Preservation in Humans: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 35446950
Calciumâbased alloplast produced new vital bone for implants (ridge preservation)âsupports local bone recovery after extraction/implant preparation.
- Decrease in acute periprosthetic joint infections incidence with vancomycin-loaded calcium sulfate beads in patients with non-modifiable risk factors. A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 35973626
Calcium sulfate beads with vancomycin reduced early PJI and sped recovery/hospital dischargeâimproves postâsurgical bone/implant recovery context.
- Aragonite-Based Scaffold Versus Microfracture and Debridement for the Treatment of Knee Chondral and Osteochondral Lesions: Results of a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36779614
Calciumâbased osteochondral implant improved structural/clinical knee outcomes over two years â strong evidence for calcium scaffold aiding bone/cartilage recovery.
- Perioperative versus postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a randomized placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36799782
Perioperative Ca+vitD prevented early hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â supports immediate postâop calcium homeostasis and recovery.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of platelet-rich fibrin and bone graft material (β-tricalcium phosphate + hydroxyapatite) in the treatment of intrabony defects of periodontitis patients: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36825719
Calciumâcontaining bone graft with PRF significantly improved radiographic bone fill and clinical attachment â relevant to bone recovery.
- Stability of guided bone regeneration with two ratios of biphasic calcium phosphate at implant sites in the esthetic zone: A randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 37314107
70/30 BCP better maintained augmented bone dimensions over 6 months â supports postâsurgical bone recovery.
- A Histologic, Histomorphometric, and Immunohistochemical Evaluation of Anorganic Bovine Bone and Injectable Biphasic Calcium Phosphate in Humans: A Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 36982613
BCP bone graft study directly demonstrates bone regeneration relevant to postâsurgical bone recovery.
- Radiographic and histological evaluation of bone formation induced by rhBMP-2-incorporated biomimetic calcium phosphate material in clinical alveolar sockets preservation
PubMed ID: 37843657
rhBMPâ2 + calcium phosphate graft accelerated new bone formation and material resorptionârelevant to recovery after extraction/socket preservation.
- Vitamin D-A Risk Factor for Bone Fractures in Children: A Population-Based Prospective Case-Control Randomized Cross-Sectional Study
PubMed ID: 36833994
Vitamin D+calcium associated with improved callus formation after pediatric fracturesâsupports bone recovery.
- Efficacy of Biphasic Calcium Phosphate Ceramic With a Needle-Shaped Surface Topography Versus Autograft in Instrumented Posterolateral Spinal Fusion
PubMed ID: 38881258
Calcium phosphate ceramic produced high spinal fusion ratesâstrong evidence supporting bone repair and postâsurgical recovery where calcium materials were used.
- Comparison of calcium citrate and calcium carbonate absorption in patients with a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and one-anastomosis gastric bypass: a double-blind, randomized cross-over trial
PubMed ID: 39603923
Improved Ca bioavailability (citrate) is relevant to optimizing systemic Ca for bone recovery after surgery or metabolic bone stress.
- Regenerative Treatment of Mature Teeth with Pulp Necrosis and Apical Periodontitis Using Biodentine Compared with MTA: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 39475095
Calcium silicate materials used in regenerative endodontics enabled periapical healing and return of sensibility â relevant to bone/tooth recovery.
- The Clinical Efficacy and Safety of ErhBMP-2/BioCaP/β-TCP as a Novel Bone Substitute Using the Tooth-Extraction-Socket-Healing Model: A Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39478364
BMPâ2 CaP graft improved early bone formation and decreased augmentation needâdirect evidence for improved post-extraction/implant recovery.
- Continuous versus intermittent bolus infusion of calcium in preterm infants receiving total parenteral nutrition: a randomized blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38216920
Neonatal trial: continuous calcium infusion reduced MBD incidence and ALP â strong clinical evidence supporting bone mineral recovery/prevention in preterm infants.
- The Effect of Salmon Calcitonin Adjuvant Treatment for Lumbar Spine Fracture: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 39477477
After vertebroplasty, calcium carbonate + vitamin D (background) with salmon calcitonin produced better pain and boneâmarker improvements â supports bone recovery postâfracture.
- Evaluation of Crestal Bone Loss after Placement of Bone Graft around the Oral Implant with/without Platelet-rich Plasma
PubMed ID: 39533934
TCP graft + PRP reduced early crestal bone loss after implant placement â directly supports early bone recovery at surgical sites.
- Impact of autofluorescence-guided surgery of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy in experienced surgeons: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38797994
NIRAF identification of parathyroids reduced transient hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy, aiding early postoperative calcium recovery and reducing risk of bone/mineral complications.
- "Comparison of activated Platelet Rich Fibrin and Platelet Rich Fibrin in osseous regeneration of freshly extracted socket- A double blinded randomized clinical study"
PubMed ID: 38834143
Calcium chlorideâactivated platelet concentrate improved radiographic socket bone formation â supports local bone healing/recovery after extraction.
- Adrenalectomy Reduces the Risk of Vertebral Fractures in Patients With Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion
PubMed ID: 40214048
Reduced vertebral fracture incidence after adrenalectomy suggests improved skeletal recovery/outcomes in that clinical context; calcium/vitamin D supported care.
- The effect of calcium supplementation on bone calcium balance and calcium and bone metabolism during load carriage in women: a randomized controlled crossover trial
PubMed ID: 39804018
Acute suppression of exerciseâinduced bone resorption and PTH by preâexercise calcium supports mechanisms that could aid bone recovery after mechanical stress.
- Decrease in Facial Bone Density with Aging and Maintenance Effect of Calcium Maltobionate Ingestion in Japanese Adult Women: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Trial
PubMed ID: 39861392
Calcium maltobionate reduced bone resorption and maintained bone densityâuseful for recovery of bone mass after loss or injury.
- Effectiveness of Recombinant Human Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 in Socket Preservation: A Randomized Controlled Clinical and Sequential Human Histological Trial (BMP-2 TRIAL)
PubMed ID: 40388262
Very large increases in new bone formation with rhBMPâ2 on a calcium phosphate carrier â directly supports boneârelated recovery in surgical/regenerative contexts.
- Effect of tricalcium silicate-based intracanal dressing on bone resorption and inflammatory mediators in periapical lesions: a randomized controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40155539
Calciumâbased intracanal dressings reduced mediators of bone resorption and inflammation â supports local recovery of periapical bone.
- The effects of β-TCP and/or xenogeneic bone substitute on alveolar ridge preservation: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40116954
βâTCP coated graft maintained alveolar ridge dimensions and good healing â direct bone recovery/replacement evidence.
- Female patients report comparable results to males after the implantation of an aragonite-based scaffold for the treatment of knee chondral and osteochondral defects: a gender-based analysis of a RCT at 4Â years' follow-up
PubMed ID: 40080289
Aragonite scaffold improved osteochondral defect fill and clinical outcomes â strong evidence for local bone/cartilage recovery.
- Clinical and radiographic evaluation of premixed bioceramic putty as an apical plug in nonvital immature anterior permanent teeth
PubMed ID: 40691703
Bioceramic apical plug accelerated radiographic healingâlocal bone recovery benefit.
- [Therapeutic effect of concentrated growth factors combined with self-curing calcium phosphate cement on periodontal intrabony defects: Clinical and radiographic evaluation]
PubMed ID: 39856505
Periodontal defect repair with Ca-phosphate cement + growth factors improved hard-tissue fillâapplicable to localized bone-related recovery.
- [The effects of the carbocalcitonin + arginine-lysine-lactose combination in senile involutional osteoporosis]
PubMed ID: 8028755
Combination therapy increased BMD and reduced bone pain and resorption markers â relevant to bone recovery after damage/osteoporosis.
- Alpha-ketoglutarate decreases serum levels of C-terminal cross-linking telopeptide of type I collagen (CTX) in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: six-month study
PubMed ID: 17896582
AKGâCa notably reduced CTX, suggesting an anabolic/resorptionâreducing milieu that could support recovery after bone injury.
Pregnancy support (98)
- Effect of calcium supplementation on blood lead levels in pregnancy: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19165383
Large RCT: daily 1200 mg calcium in pregnancy significantly lowered maternal blood lead (up to 24% in high-compliance women)âdirect pregnancy-relevant benefit.
- Calcium supplementation for the prevention of pre-eclampsia
PubMed ID: 18851852
Large RCT: highâdose Ca (2 g/day) in lowâintake primigravidas markedly reduced preâeclampsia and preterm birth â direct pregnancy benefit.
- Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders is not associated with changes in platelet count, urate, and urinary protein: a randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 18696358
Large RCT of 1.5 g Ca/day in pregnancy â direct trial of Ca supplementation during pregnancy (measured lab markers; null for platelet/urate/proteinuria).
- Effects of calcium supplementation on uteroplacental and fetoplacental blood flow in low-calcium-intake mothers: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19716540
Randomized trial in lowâcalcium pregnant women showed calcium supplementation reduced fetoplacental vascular resistance â direct physiologic benefit in pregnancy.
- Assessment of dietary intake among pregnant women in a rural area of western China
PubMed ID: 19589154
Large survey of pregnant women in rural China found median calcium intake ~454 mg/day with ~70% below EARâdirect evidence of need for calcium in pregnancy.
- Effect of milk and calcium supplementation on bone density and bone turnover in pregnant Chinese women: a randomized controlled trail
PubMed ID: 20044757
Pregnant women given milk+calcium had improved maternal spine and whole-body BMD and favorable bone turnover marker changes
- Effect of calcium supplementation in pregnancy on maternal bone outcomes in women with a low calcium intake
PubMed ID: 20554790
Randomized highâdose calcium in lowâintake Gambian pregnant women produced major changes in maternal bone markers and hip BMC (unexpectedly lower BMC) â directly relevant to pregnancy calcium interventions though outcome was adverse.
- Clinical Efficacy of Calcium Gluconate Combined With Ergometrine Maleate in the Prevention of Uterine Atony-Induced Postpartum Hemorrhage and Their Effects on Coagulation Function
PubMed ID: 40159712
Calcium gluconate + ergometrine reduced postpartum blood loss and improved coagulation â directly relevant to postpartum obstetric care.
- Effect of nutrition intervention coupled with healthy dietary advice on the nutritional status of pregnant women in the northern zone of the Sidama region, Ethiopia: a multilevel, cluster randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40611339
Eggâbased dietary intervention in pregnant women significantly increased calcium adequacy (NAR) and overall nutrient adequacy.
- The effect of the social and interpersonal-based intervention on calcium consumption among pregnant women
PubMed ID: 40297037
Interpersonal/social education program specifically increased pregnant women's dietary calcium intake by ~160 mg/day (direct and relevant evidence).
- Change of BMD after weaning or resumption of menstruation in Chinese women with different FokI VDR-genotypes: a randomized, placebo-controlled, calcium supplementation trial
PubMed ID: 21784309
Postpartum women given 600 mg/day Ca had increased BMD â relevant to maternal bone recovery after pregnancy and lactation.
- Nutritional supplementation during pregnancy and offspring cardiovascular disease risk in The Gambia
PubMed ID: 21677054
Large maternal calcium supplementation followâup trial: maternal calcium given in pregnancy did not change offspring BP or CVD risk markersâdirectly relates to prenatal calcium supplementation context.
- Effect of calcium-vitamin D supplementation on metabolic profiles in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 24163957
Randomized trial in pregnant women at risk of preâeclampsia: 500 mg calcium + vitamin D improved fasting glucose and triglycerides over 9 weeksâdirect pregnancy supplementation data.
- A randomized trial of vitamin D supplementation in 2 community health center networks in South Carolina
PubMed ID: 23131462
Randomized trial in pregnant women showed higher vitamin D (and lower maternal PTH) with higher vitamin D dosingârelevant to maternalâfetal calcium metabolism and pregnancy bone health.
- Calcium supplementation, bone mineral density and bone mineral content. Predictors of bone mass changes in adolescent mothers during the 6-month postpartum period
PubMed ID: 23477205
Adolescent mothers received ~1000 mg Ca/day postpartum and bone mass changes were trackedâdirectly relevant to maternal calcium needs (postpartum).
- Effect of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy in Brazilian adolescent mothers: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 23719547
Pregnant adolescent mothers given Ca+D had substantial spine BMD increases and less lactation-related bone lossâstrong pregnancy/lactation relevance.
- Effect of treatment of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency during pregnancy on fetal growth indices and maternal weight gain: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 24210789
Randomized trial: high-dose vitamin D in pregnancy increased neonatal size and maternal weight gainâvitamin D facilitates intestinal calcium absorption relevant to pregnancy calcium needs.
- Unexpected long-term effects of calcium supplementation in pregnancy on maternal bone outcomes in women with a low calcium intake: a follow-up study
PubMed ID: 23902782
Direct randomized trial of highâdose Ca in pregnancy (1500 mg/d) with clear, sustained maternal bone effects (negative outcome for maternal BMD).
- Effect of vitamin D administration in vitamin D-deficient pregnant women on maternal and neonatal serum calcium and vitamin D concentrations: a randomised clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23628132
RCT in vitamin Dâdeficient pregnant women increased maternal and neonatal calcium â directly relevant to pregnancy calcium status and needs.
- Periconception diet does not vary by duration of US residence for Mexican immigrant women
PubMed ID: 23474270
Dietary survey showing a substantial fraction of pregnant women below the calcium EARâdirectly relevant to pregnancy calcium supplementation needs.
- Effect of calcium supplementation on bone resorption in pregnancy and the early postpartum: a randomized controlled trial in Mexican women
PubMed ID: 25511814
Large RCT: daily calcium during pregnancy lowered bone resorption markers and improved a bone surrogate in compliant womenâdirect evidence for pregnancy benefits to maternal bone.
- Bioavailability of enteric-coated microencapsulated calcium during pregnancy: a randomized crossover trial in Bangladesh
PubMed ID: 25411294
Pregnancy crossover trial showing entericâcoated calcium granules had dramatically lower absorptionâdirectly relevant to supplement formulation and maternal calcium supply.
- Aspirin plus calcium supplementation to prevent superimposed preeclampsia: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 24728212
Pilot RCT: 2 g/day calcium plus aspirin in high-risk hypertensive pregnant women produced sizable (but statistically nonsignificant) reductions in preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction â directly pregnancy-relevant.
- Inhibition of iron absorption by calcium is modest in an iron-fortified, casein- and whey-based drink in Indian children and is easily compensated for by addition of ascorbic acid
PubMed ID: 25332469
Shows dietary calcium inhibits iron absorption from fortified milk in children but ascorbic acid compensatesâimportant practical interaction for pregnant women needing iron and calcium.
- Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation affects pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes: randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25790761
Calcium+vitamin D in women with gestational diabetes reduced Câsection rates, hospital stays and newborn macrosomia â clinically relevant pregnancy benefit (combined supplement).
- Calcium infusion for the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 25552412
IV calcium infusion around egg retrieval substantially lowered OHSS incidence in a large RCTâdirect clinical benefit relevant to fertility care.
- The effect of calcium supplementation on blood pressure in non-pregnant women with previous pre-eclampsia: An exploratory, randomized placebo controlled study
PubMed ID: 26597740
Daily 500 mg calcium produced a small but statistically significant diastolic BP reduction in women with prior severe preâeclampsia â clinically relevant maternal benefit.
- Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy in Adolescents Accustomed to Low Calcium Diets Does Not Affect Infant Bone Mass at Early Lactation in a Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 26019245
Supplementation (600 mg Ca + 200 IU D) in pregnant adolescents increased fetal weight near termâdirect pregnancy outcome related to supplementation.
- The effects of vitamin D plus calcium supplementation on metabolic profiles, biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia
PubMed ID: 26467311
Pregnant women at risk for preâeclampsia given vitamin D plus calcium experienced modest metabolic improvements; vitamin D+calcium supplementation during pregnancy is relevant to pregnancy needs.
- Dietary iron and calcium intakes during pregnancy are associated with lower risk of prematurity, stillbirth and neonatal mortality among women in Tanzania
PubMed ID: 27819215
Large prospective cohort: higher dietary Ca during pregnancy associated with substantially lower preterm birth and neonatal death â strong observational support for pregnancy benefit.
- Effect of lifestyle interventions of pregnant women on their dietary habits, lifestyle behaviors, and weight gain: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 26911204
Nurseâled lifestyle counseling in pregnancy produced a +152 mg/day calcium intake increaseâdirectly meets pregnancy nutritional needs.
- A Simplified Regimen Compared with WHO Guidelines Decreases Antenatal Calcium Supplement Intake for Prevention of Preeclampsia in a Cluster-Randomized Noninferiority Trial in Rural Kenya
PubMed ID: 28878035
Large clusterâRCT of antenatal calcium regimens in Kenya showed programmatic impact on actual calcium intakeâdirect relevance to pregnancy supplementation strategies.
- Integrating Nutrition Interventions into an Existing Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health Program Increased Maternal Dietary Diversity, Micronutrient Intake, and Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices in Bangladesh: Results of a Cluster-Randomized Program Evaluation
PubMed ID: 29021370
Large clusterârandomized program greatly increased maternal Ca supplement uptakeâdirectly relevant to supporting pregnancy calcium needs at population level.
- Long-term effects of maternal calcium supplementation on childhood growth differ between males and females in a population accustomed to a low calcium intake
PubMed ID: 28583879
Trial of maternal Ca supplementation showed persistent effects on offspring skeletal measuresâdirectly relevant to pregnancy supplementation decisions (sexâspecific effects).
- Pregnancy supplementation of Gambian mothers with calcium carbonate alters mid-childhood IGF1 in a sex-specific manner
PubMed ID: 30465917
Randomized maternal calcium carbonate supplementation during pregnancy with clear, sexâspecific effects on offspring growth markersâdirect evidence for pregnancy supplementation effects.
- Prepregnancy and early pregnancy calcium supplementation among women at high risk of pre-eclampsia: a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 30696573
Randomized trial of 500 mg elemental calcium started preconception/early pregnancy showed borderline reductions in composite preâeclampsia/pregnancy lossâdirect trial of calcium in pregnancy context.
- Effect of prenatal calcium supplementation on bone during pregnancy and 1 y postpartum
PubMed ID: 30649176
Randomized prenatal calcium (1000 mg/day) improved maternal bone recovery at 12 months postpartumâdirect support for maternal skeletal needs in pregnancy/lactation.
- Prenatal Intervention with Partial Meal Replacement Improves Micronutrient Intake of Pregnant Women with Obesity
PubMed ID: 31091748
Prenatal behavioral program with fortified meal replacements significantly reduced odds of inadequate maternal calcium intake.
- Maternal nutrition intervention and maternal complications in 4 districts of Bangladesh: A nested cross-sectional study
PubMed ID: 31584939
Community nutrition program that included calcium was associated with fewer postpartum complications and less PPH.
- The effects of magnesium-zinc-calcium-vitamin D co-supplementation on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and pregnancy outcomes in gestational diabetes
PubMed ID: 30922259
Co-supplementation including calcium in gestational diabetes reduced inflammation and oxidative stress and was associated with lower newborn weight â direct pregnancy-relevant trial where calcium was a component.
- Role of vitamin D-calcium supplementation on metabolic profile and oxidative stress in gestational diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 33372392
In pregnant women with dietâcontrolled GDM, calcium (1000 mg) + vitamin D improved glycemic control, lipids and oxidative stressâdirect pregnancy-specific supplementation evidence.
- The effect of calcium supplementation on blood pressure in non-pregnant women with previous pre-eclampsia: A randomized placebo-controlled study
PubMed ID: 33302116
500 mg/day calcium reduced BP in women with prior preâeclampsia (relevant for pregnancy-related cardiovascular risk management).
- Vitamin D and Calcium Milk Fortification in Pregnant Women with Periodontitis: A Feasibility Trial
PubMed ID: 33143369
Feasibility RCT of calcium+vitamin D fortified milk during pregnancy demonstrates acceptability and feasibility of maternal supplementation programs.
- Integrating Calcium Into Antenatal Iron-Folic Acid Supplementation in Ethiopia: Women's Experiences, Perceptions of Acceptability, and Strategies to Support Calcium Supplement Adherence
PubMed ID: 33008855
Implementation trial in Ethiopia directly tested antenatal calcium regimens and measured adherence/daily calcium intakeâhighly relevant to advising calcium in pregnancy.
- Reduction in Bone Loss from 5 to 20 Weeks Postpartum in Adolescents Supplemented with Calcium Plus Vitamin D during Pregnancy Is Not Sustained at 1 Year Postpartum: Follow-up Study of a Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33561253
Calcium+vitamin D in pregnant adolescents reduced early postpartum femoral neck bone lossâthe trial directly tests supplementation in pregnancy.
- The effects of Vitamin D3 supplementation on Spermatogram and endocrine factors in asthenozoospermia infertile men: a randomized, triple blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34225767
Vitamin D raised serum/seminal calcium and improved sperm motility in infertile menâsupports male fertility component of pregnancy planning.
- Cabergoline versus calcium infusion in the prevention of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: a randomised controlled study
PubMed ID: 34270379
Intravenous calcium infusion was as effective and safe as cabergoline to prevent OHSS in high-risk IVF patientsâdirect pregnancy application.
- Strengthening Nutrition Interventions in Antenatal Care Services Affects Dietary Intake, Micronutrient Intake, Gestational Weight Gain, and Breastfeeding in Uttar Pradesh, India: Results of a Cluster-Randomized Program Evaluation
PubMed ID: 34038529
Large program evaluation showed intensified antenatal care markedly increased pregnant women's receipt and consumption of calcium tablets â direct programmatic support for pregnancy calcium needs.
- Pregnancy-Related Change in pQCT and Bone Biochemistry in a Population With a Habitually Low Calcium Intake
PubMed ID: 33784438
Detailed cohort in lowâcalciumâintake Gambian women described bone and mineral adaptations across pregnancy, informing pregnancy calcium physiology and needs.
- Calcium chloride for the prevention of uterine atony during cesarean delivery: A pilot randomized controlled trial and pharmacokinetic study
PubMed ID: 35447502
Randomized pilot: single 1 g IV calcium in highârisk cesarean patients increased ionized calcium and trended to less uterine atonyâdirect clinical relevance to peripartum management.
- Association of the Serum Folate and Total Calcium and Magnesium Levels Before Ovarian Stimulation With Outcomes of Fresh In Vitro Fertilization Cycles in Normogonadotropic Women
PubMed ID: 35222266
Observational IVF study found higher baseline Ca/Mg ratio associated with better pregnancy and liveâbirth outcomes â links maternal calcium status to reproductive outcomes.
- Individualized high dairy protein + walking program supports bone health in pregnancy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 35759368
Pregnancy randomized diet (high dairy) preserved maternal bone formation and limited bone loss â directly supports maternal calcium/dairy needs.
- Longitudinal Nutritional Intakes in Italian Pregnant Women in Comparison with National Nutritional Guidelines
PubMed ID: 35565911
Survey of pregnant women in Italy documented calcium intakes below recommendations â strong direct relevance to pregnancy calcium needs.
- Intravenous Calcium to Decrease Blood Loss During Intrapartum Cesarean Delivery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 37917943
Randomized trial of IV calcium chloride at cesarean showed meaningful reductions in blood loss in a planned subgroupâdirect clinical trial evidence for calcium administration affecting peripartum outcomes.
- Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy reduces postpartum fat mass in adolescents: A randomized trial
PubMed ID: 37166151
Randomized trial: oral calcium (600 mg) + vitamin D in pregnant adolescents yielded meaningful postpartum body/composition benefits â directly relevant to pregnancy supplementation.
- Predicting comorbidities of pregnancy: A comparison between total and free 25(OH)D and their associations with parathyroid hormone
PubMed ID: 37913892
Study of free 25(OH)D/iPTH in pregnancy highlights the vitamin DâPTHâcalcium axis relevant to pregnancy metabolic needs and gestational outcomes.
- Two Randomized Trials of Low-Dose Calcium Supplementation in Pregnancy
PubMed ID: 38197817
Two large randomized trials directly testing daily calcium (500 mg vs 1500 mg) in pregnancy for preeclampsia prevention â highly relevant to pregnancy calcium needs.
- Effects of maternal calcium supplementation on offspring blood pressure and growth in childhood and adolescence in a population with a low-calcium intake: follow-up study of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38839195
Followâup of offspring after maternal calcium supplementation shows maternal intake influenced offspring BP and growth â supportive evidence that maternal calcium matters.
- Role of prophylactic intravenous calcium in prevention of postspinal hypotension among women with preeclampsia undergoing cesarean delivery: a placebo controlled randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 39536834
Randomized trial: IV calcium before spinal anaesthesia in preeclamptic cesarean patients markedly reduced hypotension, vasopressor needs and postpartum blood loss â strong, direct pregnancyârelated benefit of calcium.
- The effect of nutrition education based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) on food intake in pregnant Afghan immigrant women: a semi-experimental study
PubMed ID: 39455959
Nutrition education intervention raised dietary calcium intake among pregnant women (clear numeric increases).
- Influence of nutritional guidance during pregnancy on nutritional status and pregnancy outcome of pregnant women
PubMed ID: 39760216
Personalized nutrition counseling during pregnancy directly increased mothers' calcium and improved pregnancy/newborn outcomes â strong, direct relevance.
- Calcium Aspirin Preeclampsia Early Prevention and Response (CASPER) Trial in Blantyre, Malawi: A Double-Blinded Cluster Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 40485444
All highârisk pregnant women received 1 g daily calcium as part of the trialâshows routine use of calcium in pregnancy though the randomized question tested aspirin, not calcium efficacy.
- Bioequivalence and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Calcium during Cesarean Delivery
PubMed ID: 39361822
PK of IV calcium salts was studied in parturients (cesarean patients), directly relevant to obstetric calcium dosing in acute settings.
- Effect of prophylactic intravenous calcium gluconate on uterine atony during intrapartum cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia: a placebo controlled, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40493979
IV calcium gluconate at cesarean reduced postpartum blood loss and need for extra uterotonicsâdirect peripartum clinical benefit.
- Risk factors associated with preeclampsia in healthy nulliparous women. The Calcium for Preeclampsia Prevention (CPEP) Study Group
PubMed ID: 9396883
Large randomized trial of calcium supplementation in firstâtime pregnant women â directly relevant to pregnancy calcium use, but found no significant reduction in preeclampsia or BP (negative/neutral outcome).
- Randomized, placebo-controlled, calcium supplementation trial in pregnant Gambian women accustomed to a low calcium intake: effects on maternal blood pressure and infant growth
PubMed ID: 24004887
Randomized trial in Gambian pregnant women: 1500 mg/day calcium increased urinary calcium but did not lower maternal BP or change infant growth â direct, highârelevance pregnancy supplementation evidence (mixed outcomes).
- Effects of calcium supplementation on changes in the IL2, IL4, IL6, IL10 axes and oxidative stress in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia
PubMed ID: 38245691
Randomized trial in pregnant women at risk for pre-eclampsia showed that daily calcium (500 or 1500 mg) produced biologically relevant changes in purinergic enzyme activity, inflammatory markers and antioxidant statusâdirect evidence for pregnancy-specific biochemical effects of calcium supplementation.
- Improving women's diet quality preconceptionally and during gestation: effects on birth weight and prevalence of low birth weight--a randomized controlled efficacy trial in India (Mumbai Maternal Nutrition Project)
PubMed ID: 25332324
Foodâbased supplements that included calcium given before/during pregnancy modestly increased birth weight and reduced low birth weight in perâprotocol analyses â plausible benefit to pregnancy/fetal needs though multiple nutrients were involved.
- Effects of dietary calcium intervention on adolescent mothers and newborns: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16946216
Randomized supplementation in pregnant adolescents increased maternal 25(OH)D and newborn bone mineralization and weight â direct pregnancy/offspring benefit.
- Calcium supplementation during pregnancy may reduce preterm delivery in high-risk populations
PubMed ID: 2220915
Large RCT in pregnant teenagers: ~2 g elemental calcium daily markedly reduced preterm delivery and low birthweight (direct pregnancy benefit).
- Calcium supplementation to prevent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
PubMed ID: 1922250
Large RCT: 2 g/day calcium markedly reduced incidence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (direct, high-quality evidence).
- Calcium supplementation and plasma ferritin concentrations in premenopausal women
PubMed ID: 1442655
1000 mg/day CaCO3 for 12 weeks did not worsen iron stores in premenopausal women â relevant to pregnancy concerns about Ca interfering with iron absorption.
- Prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension by calcium supplementation in angiotensin II-sensitive patients
PubMed ID: 8058229
Randomized, doubleâblind trial in angiotensinâsensitive nulliparas: 2 g/day elemental calcium markedly reduced preeclampsia (13.8% vs 44.1%) and PIHâstrong direct evidence for pregnancy benefit.
- Impact of metabolic control of diabetes during pregnancy on neonatal hypocalcemia: a randomized study
PubMed ID: 8190431
Randomized trial showed stricter maternal glycemic control markedly reduced neonatal hypocalcemiaâdirectly relevant to pregnancy/newborn calcium needs.
- Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for reducing pregnancy induced hypertension
PubMed ID: 7712843
Trials show highâdose calcium (2 g/day) during pregnancy reduced incidence of pregnancyâinduced hypertensionâdirect pregnancy benefit.
- Diet and vitamin D status among pregnant Pakistani women in Oslo
PubMed ID: 7774537
Observational study showing pregnant Pakistani women had lower dietary calcium and biochemical signs (higher PTH) of low calcium status versus Norwegian women â strong evidence of pregnancy calcium need/risk of insufficiency.
- Trial of Calcium for Preeclampsia Prevention (CPEP): rationale, design, and methods
PubMed ID: 8932976
Design paper for a large RCT assigning 2 g/day calcium in pregnancy to study preeclampsia preventionâdirectly targeted at pregnancy supplementation.
- Calcium supplementation and prevention of pregnancy induced hypertension
PubMed ID: 8987323
Wellâconducted RCT: highâdose calcium supplementation in pregnancy markedly reduced pregnancyâinduced hypertension and preeclampsiaâstrong direct support for pregnancy benefit.
- Intestinal calcium absorption of women during lactation and after weaning
PubMed ID: 8599316
Study on lactation/weaning: intestinal calcium absorption and calcitriol increase after weaning to restore calcium balanceârelevant to maternal calcium requirements around pregnancy/lactation.
- The effect of long-term calcium supplementation on indices of iron, zinc and magnesium status in lactating Gambian women
PubMed ID: 9014651
1000 mg CaCO3 taken by lactating Gambian women did not adversely affect iron, zinc, or magnesiumâsupports safety of supplementation during lactation (related to pregnancy/postpartum needs).
- [Studies on nutritional effects of traditional Chinese tonics with strengthened nutrients on pregnant women and rats]
PubMed ID: 9387716
Maternal multiânutrient tonic that included calcium improved maternal hemoglobin/iron/zinc and increased newborn weight â directly relevant to pregnancy nutrition (but not Caâalone effects).
- Calcium supplementation and the risk of preeclampsia in Ecuadorian pregnant teenagers
PubMed ID: 9241285
Large RCT in pregnant adolescents with low baseline intake: 2 g/day calcium greatly reduced preeclampsia incidence and lowered BPâstrong pregnancyâspecific benefit.
- Long-term effect of calcium supplementation during pregnancy on the blood pressure of offspring: follow up of a randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 9274547
Randomized trial: maternal supplementation with 2 g/day calcium lowered offspring systolic BP at age ~7, a clear pregnancy-related benefit.
- Prevention of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
PubMed ID: 15512028
Large randomized trial showed calcium supplementation in pregnancy reduced hypertensive disorders â direct, highâquality evidence supporting pregnancy benefit.
- Predicting high blood pressure in pregnancy: a multivariate approach
PubMed ID: 9535150
Urinary calcium in early pregnancy predicted later pregnancy-induced hypertension/preeclampsia risk â directly informative about calcium handling in pregnancy.
- Calcium supplementation in nulliparous women for the prevention of pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm birth: an Australian randomized trial. FRACOG and the ACT Study Group
PubMed ID: 10099740
Large doubleâblind RCT: 1.8 g/day calcium from midâpregnancy markedly reduced preeclampsia and preterm birth risk in nulliparous womenâdirect evidence for pregnancy benefit.
- Maternal calcium supplementation and fetal bone mineralization
PubMed ID: 10511362
Randomized trial: maternal Ca supplementation (2 g/d) increased neonatal BMC among mothers with low Ca dietsâdirectly relevant to pregnancy needs.
- [Effects of different levels of calcium intake on bone of pregnant women]
PubMed ID: 11864514
Direct randomized evidence: higher calcium (â1500 mg/d) preserved maternal BMD during pregnancy/postpartum.
- Pregnant adolescent and adult women have similarly low intakes of selected nutrients
PubMed ID: 11103655
Observational study showing pregnant adolescents and adults had inadequate calcium intakes â directly relevant to pregnancy calcium needs.
- Multicentric study of efficacy of periconceptional folic acid containing vitamin supplementation in prevention of open neural tube defects from India
PubMed ID: 11247198
Periconceptional multivitamin that included calcium showed a sizable (nonâsignificant) reduction in NTD recurrence â calcium present but folate likely main driver; still relevant to pregnancy nutrition context.
- Calcium supplementation in pre-eclampsia
PubMed ID: 11837466
Randomized trial: 2 g/day calcium in pregnant women did not lower overall preâeclampsia incidence but substantially reduced severity (clinically relevant for pregnancy care).
- Supplementary calcium in prevention of pre-eclampsia
PubMed ID: 11430936
In highârisk pregnant women, daily 2 g calcium markedly reduced preâeclampsia incidence, prolonged pregnancy, and increased infant birth weight (strong pregnancy benefit in this small RCT).
- Calcium supplementation during lactation blunts erythrocyte lead levels and delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase zinc-reactivation in women non-exposed to lead and with marginal calcium intakes
PubMed ID: 12049852
In lactating women with low calcium intake, 500 mg/day calcium prevented mobilization of lead from bone and preserved hematocrit â direct peripartum/lactation relevance.
- Calcium supplements and bone resorption in pregnancy: a randomized crossover trial
PubMed ID: 12657345
A randomized crossover in late pregnancy found 1200 mg nightly calcium reduced urinary NTX by ~14%, indicating reduced maternal bone resorption during pregnancy.
- Dietary calcium supplements to lower blood lead levels in lactating women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12606887
In lactating women, daily 1200 mg calcium modestly lowered blood lead overall and produced a larger (~16%) reduction among compliant women with higher bone leadârelevant to maternal/infant health during/after pregnancy.
- Calcium plus linoleic acid therapy for pregnancy-induced hypertension
PubMed ID: 16243339
Supplementation including 600 mg Ca/day (with CLA) substantially reduced pregnancy-induced hypertension in high-risk women (large clinical effect, though combined product).
- Calcium and conjugated linoleic acid reduces pregnancy-induced hypertension and decreases intracellular calcium in lymphocytes
PubMed ID: 16580574
Small RCT found a large reduction in pregnancy-induced hypertension when calcium was given with conjugated linoleic acid; effect not attributable to calcium alone.
- World Health Organization randomized trial of calcium supplementation among low calcium intake pregnant women
PubMed ID: 16522392
Large RCT in low-calcium-intake populations: maternal daily calcium reduced severe gestational hypertensive complications, severe maternal morbidity and neonatal mortality.
Heart health (76)
- Routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements for prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17071205
Post-thyroidectomy oral Ca+D reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (which can disturb cardiac excitability) â supports maintaining normal cardiac calcium-related physiology.
- Clinical Evaluation of the Hemostatic Efficacy and Safety of a Biodegradable Hemostatic Agent, Hemogram: A Comparative Study with Arista⢠AH
PubMed ID: 41544004
Randomized comparison of a calciumâcontaining hemostatic powder demonstrated noninferior/very good hemostasis during gastrectomyâstrong direct evidence that a calcium-based local product aids clotting.
- Clinical Efficacy of Calcium Gluconate Combined With Ergometrine Maleate in the Prevention of Uterine Atony-Induced Postpartum Hemorrhage and Their Effects on Coagulation Function
PubMed ID: 40159712
Calcium gluconate + ergometrine significantly reduced postpartum bleeding and improved coagulation markers â direct hemostasis evidence.
- Effect of prophylactic intravenous calcium gluconate on uterine atony during intrapartum cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia: a placebo controlled, randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 40493979
Single IV calcium gluconate (1 g) at cesarean reduced postpartum blood loss and need for additional uterotonicsâclinical hemostatic effect.
- Bioequivalence and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Calcium during Cesarean Delivery
PubMed ID: 39361822
Provides PK for IV calcium salts (ionized Ca rise)âhighly relevant to acute cardiac management where calcium stabilizes cardiac conduction and contractility.
- Cardiovascular Disease-Specific Responses to Autonomic Denervation
PubMed ID: 39846931
Focal CaCl2 injections into cardiac autonomic plexi altered postoperative AF rates (harm in mitral surgery subgroup), directly showing calcium compound effects on cardiac rhythm (adverse).
- Reducing diltiazem-related hypotension in atrial fibrillation: Role of pretreatment intravenous calcium
PubMed ID: 39577214
Randomized doubleâblind trial: intravenous calcium before IV diltiazem reduced early hypotension â direct acute cardiovascular/hemodynamic protection from calcium administration.
- Autologous fibrin glue versus sutures for conjunctival autograft in primary pterygium: a randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 36652022
Autologous fibrin glue preparation required calcium gluconate for clot activation; demonstrates calcium's central role in clot formation in a surgical setting.
- Etripamil Nasal Spray for Conversion of Repeated Spontaneous Episodes of Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia During Long-Term Follow-Up: Results From the NODE-302 Study
PubMed ID: 37753718
Intranasal etripamil (Lâtype calciumâchannel blocker) converted PSVT to sinus rhythm â directly illustrates calciumâchannel modulation of heart rhythm (pharmacologic, not supplementation).
- Regional Citrate Anticoagulation versus No Anticoagulation for CKRT in Patients with Liver Failure with Increased Bleeding Risk
PubMed ID: 37990929
Regional citrate anticoagulation markedly increased hypocalcemia risk â demonstrates cardiac risk when Ca2+ is depleted (inverse relevance).
- The effects of adequate dietary calcium intake in patients with hypoparathyroidism non-adherent to treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37909613
Correction of hypocalcemia by dietary calcium in hypoparathyroid pts restores ionized calcium that stabilizes cardiac excitability.
- Perioperative versus postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a randomized placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36799782
Perioperative Ca+vitD prevented biochemical/symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â clinically relevant to cardiac stability.
- Efficacy and safety of calcium polystyrene sulfonate in patients with hyperkalemia and stage 3-5 non-dialysis chronic kidney disease: a single-center randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37063062
Calcium polystyrene sulfonate used to lower potassium in CKD; by treating hyperkalaemia it can rapidly restore electrical stability and steady heartbeat (therapeutic Caâresin study).
- First Randomized, Multicenter, Placebo-Controlled Study of Self-Administered Intranasal Etripamil for Acute Conversion of Spontaneous Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (NODE-301)
PubMed ID: 36441560
Intranasal etripamil (Lâtype calcium channel blocker) produced rapid conversion of PSVTâdirect evidence that modulating Ca channels affects rhythm (drug, not supplement).
- Application of regional citrate anticoagulation in patients at high risk of bleeding during intermittent hemodialysis: a prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36379612
Regional citrate anticoagulation with standard calciumâcontaining dialysate markedly reduced extracorporeal clottingâclinical use of Ca in dialysis circuits to restore coagulation (practical relevance).
- Calcium-containing versus calcium-free replacement solution in regional citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36583864
CRRT study showed that calciumâcontaining replacement solutions are safe and maintain calciumârelevant to cardiac electrophysiology where ionized Ca is critical.
- Short-Term Hypocalcemia Prophylaxis With Calcitriol Before Thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 34702443
Preoperative calcitriol shortened duration of postoperative hypocalcemia after thyroidectomyâdirectly relevant to restoring/maintaining serum calcium and cardiac stability.
- Prevalence of hyperthyroidism with hypercalcemia in Xindu district and the efficacy of vitamin D3 treatment in these patients: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 34628889
Vitamin D3 adjunct normalized serum calcium in hypercalcemic Graves patients; changes in calcium relate to cardiac electrophysiology.
- Outcome of parathyroid function after total thyroidectomy when calcium supplementation is administered routinely versus exclusively to symptomatic patients: A prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34748169
By preventing symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy, routine Ca+D likely reduces risk of calcium-related cardiac excitability disturbances.
- [Clinical application of carbon nanoparticles suspension in operation of papillary thyroid carcinoma]
PubMed ID: 32086925
Marked reduction in transient hypocalcemia after surgery decreases risk of hypocalcemiaâinduced arrhythmiaâdirect clinical relevance.
- Association of Autofluorescence-Based Detection of the Parathyroid Glands During Total Thyroidectomy With Postoperative Hypocalcemia Risk: Results of the PARAFLUO Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31693081
Prevention of early postoperative hypocalcemia supports cardiac muscle excitability and rhythm stability.
- Truncal vs Branch Ligation of Inferior Thyroid Arteries in Total Thyroidectomy: Does It Affect Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism?
PubMed ID: 32957817
Technique reducing postâop hypocalcemia lowers cardiac risk related to low calcium.
- Research on Intra-Operative Indocyanine Green Angiography of the Parathyroid for Predicting Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism: A Noninferior Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33471739
Trial showed omission of routine calcium/calcitriol in selected patients did not alter serum calciumâclinically relevant to avoiding hypocalcemia and arrhythmic risk after surgery (moderate relevance).
- Maternal nutrition intervention and maternal complications in 4 districts of Bangladesh: A nested cross-sectional study
PubMed ID: 31584939
Community program including calcium was associated with substantially less postpartum hemorrhageâconsistent with calcium supporting hemostasis in pregnancy.
- Cost-effectiveness in transient hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 31472003
Preventing postoperative hypocalcemia via oral calcium helps avoid cardiac irritability/arrhythmia risk associated with low serum calciumârelevant clinical context.
- Prophylactic oral calcium supplementation therapy to prevent early post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia and evaluation of postoperative parathyroid hormone levels to detect hypocalcemia: A prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 28039060
By preventing symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy, oral calcium reduces risk of calcium-related cardiac excitability/arrhythmiaâclinical relevance to maintaining stable cardiac conduction.
- [Puncture Point Hemostatic Effect Observation of Different Materials with Modified Seldinger Technique in PICC Catheter]
PubMed ID: 26904891
Calcium alginate dressings (calciumâcontaining) improved local punctureâsite hemostasis after PICC placementâdirect hemostasis/ clotting benefit at the wound site.
- The effect of calcium plus vitamin D supplementation on the risk of venous thromboembolism. From the Women's Health Initiative Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 25672892
Large RCT of Ca+D in postmenopausal women showed no overall VTE reduction but a significant subgroup reduction in idiopathic VTE (HR 0.62) â some evidence for clotting-related endpoints.
- Acute effects of calcium supplements on blood pressure and blood coagulation: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial in post-menopausal women
PubMed ID: 26420590
1 g calcium citrate acutely increased thromboelastography coagulation indices at 4 h â direct evidence of calcium affecting clotting parameters.
- Hemostasis control in dental extractions in patients receiving oral anticoagulant therapy: an approach with calcium sulfate
PubMed ID: 24820711
Topical calcium sulfate substantially improved socket hemostasis after extraction in anticoagulated patients â direct, significant hemostatic benefit.
- Sevelamer versus calcium carbonate in incident hemodialysis patients: results of an open-label 24-month randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 23684755
Sevelamer vs Ca carbonate trial found reduced arrhythmic CV deaths with nonâCa binder implicating Ca exposure and arrhythmia risk.
- Randomized controlled trial of alfacalcidol supplementation for the reduction of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 24119718
By reducing symptomatic hypocalcemia perioperatively, alfacalcidol likely reduces arrhythmia risk related to low calcium.
- Effects of liver function on ionized hypocalcaemia following rapid blood transfusion
PubMed ID: 22613418
Documented transfusion-associated ionized hypocalcaemia (which can affect cardiac contractility/arrhythmia risk), particularly prolonged in liver dysfunction.
- Predicting the need for calcium and calcitriol supplementation after total thyroidectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 23068088
Perioperative calcium supplementation guided by POD1 PTH reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia risk â relevant because severe hypocalcemia can destabilize cardiac conduction; clinically applicable prevention evidence.
- Randomized controlled trial of pelvic calcium alginate following rectal cancer surgery
PubMed ID: 20155788
Use of a calciumâalginate haemostatic agent reduced postoperative pelvic drain volume after rectal surgeryâsupports local haemostasis via calcium-containing material
- Randomized, prospective trial comparing bridging therapy using low-molecular-weight heparin with maintenance of oral anticoagulation during extraction of teeth
PubMed ID: 19375008
Large trial about perioperative management of oral anticoagulation (bridging with nadroparinâcalcium) â directly assessed bleeding outcomes (drug context).
- Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia with routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection
PubMed ID: 19117033
Oral calcium prevented symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy; hypocalcemia can cause cardiac excitability and arrhythmias â supplementation directly stabilizes acute cardiac electrical function in this context.
- High-calcium mineral water as a calcium supplementing measure for post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia
PubMed ID: 18277375
Oral highâCa water corrected ionized hypocalcaemia postâthyroidectomy â ionized Ca is important for cardiac conduction and rhythm stability.
- Potential benefit of oral calcium/vitamin D administration for prevention of symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17437343
By preventing symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy, oral calcium reduces risk of hypocalcemia-associated cardiac irritability/arrhythmias.
- Heparin-coated polyacrylonitrile membrane versus regional citrate anticoagulation: a prospective randomized study of 2 anticoagulation strategies in patients at risk of bleeding
PubMed ID: 17472846
Study of citrate anticoagulation (calcium chelation) vs other strategies demonstrated major effects on clotting of dialysis circuitsâdirectly relevant to clinical effects of calcium availability on coagulation in that setting.
- Comparison of calcium acetate with calcium carbonate as phosphate binder in patients on maintenance haemodialysis
PubMed ID: 18693591
Trial comparing calcium acetate vs calcium carbonate in dialysis: calcium carbonate caused higher serum calcium and more hypercalcaemia â relevant to cardiac electrophysiology risk.
- Which therapy to prevent post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia?
PubMed ID: 16371185
Oral calcium with vitamin D after thyroidectomy produced higher serum calcium and prevented hypocalcemiaâimportant for cardiac electrical stability.
- Randomized study on oral administration of calcitriol to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 16105530
Preventing significant hypocalcemia reduces risk of cardiac conduction disturbances; trial showed fewer symptomatic hypocalcemia events.
- Reduction of adverse citrate reactions during autologous large-volume PBPC apheresis by continuous infusion of calcium-gluconate
PubMed ID: 14617323
Continuous IV calcium attenuated citrateârelated hypocalcemia during apheresis (hypocalcemia can provoke arrhythmias), so evidence supports cardiac electrical stability in that context.
- The use of human fibrin glue in the surgical operations
PubMed ID: 15055028
Fibrin glue thrombin vial used calcium chloride to activate clot formation; demonstrates calcium's direct role in hemostasis in surgery.
- [Thrombosis prevention in outpatients with lower limb injuries]
PubMed ID: 1309691
LMW heparin (heparin fragment 'calcium' group) markedly lowered symptomatic thrombosisâstrong anticoagulant effect; agent is pharmacologic heparin salt.
- Treatment of proximal deep-vein thrombosis using subcutaneously administered calcium heparin: comparison with intravenous sodium heparin
PubMed ID: 1427457
Study compared subcutaneous calcium heparin vs IV heparin achieving therapeutic anticoagulationâdirect anticoagulation data but concerns a heparin salt (pharmaceutical, not dietary calcium).
- [Defibrotide vs. calcium heparin in the prevention of deep vein thrombosis in gynecologic oncologic surgery]
PubMed ID: 1608523
Perioperative calcium heparin showed DVT prevention but more bleedingârelevant to clotting physiology but not oral calcium supplement.
- [Therapeutic management of superficial venous thrombosis with calcium nadroparin. Dosage testing and comparison with a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent]
PubMed ID: 8024227
Calcium nadroparin (a calcium salt of a lowâmolecularâweight heparin) improved outcomes in superficial venous thrombosis versus naproxenâdemonstrates a calciumâcontaining therapeutic agent improving clotârelated clinical outcomes, but this is a drug salt rather than dietary calcium.
- Effects of single dose calcium gluconate infusion in hypocalcemic preterm infants
PubMed ID: 7710569
IV calcium gluconate corrected hypocalcaemia in preterm infants; because calcium is crucial for cardiac excitability, this intervention supports cardiac stability in hypocalcaemia.
- [Prevention of myocardial ischemia. Study following aortocoronary bypass operation with the calcium antagonist diltiazem]
PubMed ID: 7702188
Perioperative IV diltiazem (a calciumâchannel blocker) reduced ischaemic episodes and stabilized heart rate â directly about cardiac rhythm control (drug effect).
- [Effectiveness of depot diltiazem in stable effort angina: a double-blind study compared with placebo]
PubMed ID: 8767776
Diltiazem increased exercise duration and delayed angina onset and affected cardiac responses â direct cardiac (rate/ischemia) outcomes (drug).
- [Prophylaxis of postoperative thromboembolism. Randomized prospective study]
PubMed ID: 8967308
Large surgical trial comparing UFH and LMWH for thromboembolism prophylaxis â directly about clotting management (not Ca supplementation).
- Comparisons of long-term effects of lisinopril vs nifedipine vs conventional therapy in the treatment of mild-to-moderate hypertension in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
PubMed ID: 8803300
Antihypertensive regimens including nifedipine affected blood pressure and cardiac indices â relevant to cardiac stability (pharmacologic).
- [Evaluation of amlodipine in stable effort angina. Comparison with diltiazem in terms of efficacy, tolerability and maintenance of the anti-ischemic action 24 hours after the last dose]
PubMed ID: 8734139
Amlodipine/diltiazem improved exercise test parameters and provides 24âh cardiac coverage â cardiac rhythm/functional relevance.
- Emergency management of atrial fibrillation and flutter: intravenous diltiazem versus intravenous digoxin
PubMed ID: 8998092
Direct clinical trial comparing diltiazem (a calcium-channel blocker) vs digoxin for rapid AF rate control â strongly relevant to heartbeat control (drug, not supplement).
- Comparative efficacy and tolerability of two long-acting calcium antagonists, mibefradil and amlodipine, in essential hypertension. Mibefradil Hypertension Study Group
PubMed ID: 9444446
Mibefradil vs amlodipine trial comparing BP effects and adverse events â relevant to CCB-mediated cardiovascular control.
- Mean-term calcium heparin treatment in acute transmural anterior myocardial infarction: effects on left ventricular thrombosis and its complications
PubMed ID: 9534319
Subcutaneous calcium-heparin reduced LV thrombus incidence after MI â direct clinical effect of a Ca-containing therapeutic formulation on thrombosis.
- Calcium chloride minimizes the hemodynamic effects of propofol in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
PubMed ID: 10230947
Randomized trial: IV calcium chloride markedly attenuated drops in MAP/CO and prevented bradycardia during induction â strong direct evidence that calcium stabilizes hemodynamics in this setting.
- Is routine supplementation therapy (calcium and vitamin D) useful after total thyroidectomy?
PubMed ID: 12490862
Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia reduces risk of hypocalcemia-related cardiac excitability/arrhythmia.
- Pentastarch as partial replacement fluid for therapeutic plasma exchange: effect on plasma proteins, adverse events during treatment, and serum ionized calcium
PubMed ID: 10540365
Marked reductions in ionized calcium during plasma exchange with associated hypocalcemic toxicity â hypocalcemia can cause cardiac irritability/arrhythmias, directly relevant.
- Comparison of two calcium blockers on hemodynamics, left ventricular mass, and coronary vasodilatory in advanced hypertension
PubMed ID: 11281234
Direct comparison of two once-daily calcium-channel blockers documented effects on heart rate and blood pressure â strongly relevant to cardiac-rate control (pharmacologic, not nutritional calcium).
- A randomized, blinded, placebo-controlled evaluation of calcium chloride and epinephrine for inotropic support after emergence from cardiopulmonary bypass
PubMed ID: 1734794
IV calcium chloride increased mean arterial pressure and transiently affected hemodynamics after bypass â direct cardiovascular effect.
- Oral sodium phosphate versus sulfate-free polyethylene glycol electrolyte lavage solution in outpatient preparation for colonoscopy: a prospective comparison
PubMed ID: 8903817
Directly measured clinically significant falls in ionized calcium (cardiac-relevant electrolyte) though no increase in arrhythmias was detected â strong physiologic relevance to cardiac excitability and implication that maintaining calcium may support cardiac stability.
- Heart rate variability and ischaemia in patients with coronary heart disease and stable angina pectoris; influence of drug therapy and prognostic value. TIBBS Investigators Group. Total Ischemic Burden Bisoprolol Study
PubMed ID: 10075140
Bisoprolol increased favorable HRV and nifedipine reduced HRV measures â directly relevant to heartârate variability and cardiac stability (drug comparison).
- Hemodynamic and neurohumoral effects of continuous infusion of levosimendan in patients with congestive heart failure
PubMed ID: 11092663
Levosimendan increased cardiac output and stroke volume â important cardiac hemodynamic effects relevant to steady cardiac performance (calciumâsensitizer drug).
- Esmolol versus diltiazem in the treatment of postoperative atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter after open heart surgery
PubMed ID: 10874282
Postâop AF/AFL study: esmolol converted more patients to sinus rhythm at 6 hours than diltiazem â direct rhythm control evidence (drug effect).
- Reversal of atrial mechanical stunning after cardioversion of atrial arrhythmias: implications for the mechanisms of tachycardia-mediated atrial cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 12356634
IV calcium improved left atrial appendage emptying velocity and reduced spontaneous echo contrast after atrial flutter termination â relevant to restoring atrial mechanical/functional stability.
- Calcium-Induced Autonomic Denervation in Patients With Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation
PubMed ID: 33413942
Randomized trial: local calcium chloride injections into atrial ganglia markedly reduced postoperative atrial fibrillationâstrong, direct cardiac electrophysiologic effect of calcium (surgical intervention).
- Effect of calcium in patients with pulseless electrical activity and electrocardiographic characteristics potentially associated with hyperkalemia and ischemia-sub-study of the Calcium for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest (COCA) trial
PubMed ID: 36403820
Randomized trial subgroup: IV calcium in outâofâhospital PEA arrests associated with lower ROSC and 30âday survivalâhighly relevant to cardiac resuscitation, demonstrating important (harmful) effects of parenteral calcium on heart outcomes.
- Effect of calcium vs. placebo on long-term outcomes in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
PubMed ID: 35917866
Longâterm followâup of cardiac arrest trial showed worse survival/neurologic outcomes with calciumârelevant to cardiac/arrhythmic effects (negative impact).
- Levosimendan in patients with low-output heart failure: lessons from the LIDO trial
PubMed ID: 14635368
Levosimendan (calcium sensitizer) improved hemodynamics and reduced mortality in low-output heart failure â directly cardiac-relevant.
- Levosimendan pre-treatment improves outcomes in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery
PubMed ID: 19151048
Perioperative levosimendan reduced myocardial injury and improved cardiac indices â relevant to cardiac rhythm/function.
- Clinical trial of calcium alginate haemostatic swabs
PubMed ID: 2191753
Topical calcium alginate swabs reduced intraoperative blood loss and shortened operation timeâdirect hemostatic/calcium-mediated topical effect.
- Calcium inhibits the cardiac stimulating properties of dobutamine but not of amrinone
PubMed ID: 1729065
Showed that raising blood calcium altered hemodynamic response (higher arterial pressure, blunted cardiac output response), demonstrating a direct acute effect of calcium on cardiac function.
- [The efficacy and tolerance of heparin-calcium at low doses in postinfarct ischemic cardiopathy]
PubMed ID: 1493666
Lowâdose 'calcium' heparin after MI lowered cardiac eventsâpharmaceutical anticoagulant results directly relevant to clotting control rather than nutritional calcium.
Nerve health (65)
- Association of Autofluorescence-Based Detection of the Parathyroid Glands During Total Thyroidectomy With Postoperative Hypocalcemia Risk: Results of the PARAFLUO Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31693081
Reduction in postoperative hypocalcemia preserves normal neuromuscular excitability and nerve signalingâindirect but meaningful.
- Truncal vs Branch Ligation of Inferior Thyroid Arteries in Total Thyroidectomy: Does It Affect Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism?
PubMed ID: 32957817
Branch preservation lowered hypocalcemia risk and thus supports intact nerve/muscle signaling.
- Effects of a multinutrient-fortified milk drink combined with exercise on functional performance, muscle strength, body composition, inflammation, and oxidative stress in middle-aged women: a 4-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 32469393
Exercise plus fortified milk containing calcium produced better balance and other functional outcomes in middleâaged women vs control.
- Prevention of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with vitamin D supplementation: A randomized trial
PubMed ID: 32759193
Vitamin D + calcium supplementation reduced recurrence of BPPV, a vestibular disorder affecting balance â direct evidence linking Ca+VitD to improved stability outcomes.
- Bushen Yijing Fang Reduces Fall Risk in Late Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia: A Randomized Double-blind and Placebo-controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 30765762
In postmenopausal women (all on calcium), the tested herbal formula reduced falls and improved TUG time over 3 yearsâdirectly relevant to balance/falls (calcium was background).
- Effects of Vitamin D and Calcium Fortified Yogurts on Gait, Cognitive Performances, and Serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Concentrations in Older Community-Dwelling Females: Results from the GAit, MEmory, Dietary and Vitamin D (GAME-D2) Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 31779179
Older women consuming vitamin D + calcium fortified yogurt for 3 months showed lower gait variability (improved stride time CoV) â direct evidence for improved balance/stability.
- Enhanced serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-ι, interleukin-1β, and -6 in sarcopenia: alleviation through exercise and nutrition intervention
PubMed ID: 38032288
Improvements in muscle mass/strength from exercise + Caltrate-containing nutrition plausibly support balance and stability though not directly reported.
- Effects of single dose calcium gluconate infusion in hypocalcemic preterm infants
PubMed ID: 7710569
IV calcium increased ionized calcium and resolved clinical hypocalcaemic manifestationsâdirectly relevant to restoring calcium-dependent neuromuscular/nerve function.
- Pentastarch as partial replacement fluid for therapeutic plasma exchange: effect on plasma proteins, adverse events during treatment, and serum ionized calcium
PubMed ID: 10540365
Shows substantial drops in ionized Ca during plasma exchange with associated hypocalcemic toxicity â directly relevant as Ca ions are essential for nerve excitability and signaling.
- Is routine supplementation therapy (calcium and vitamin D) useful after total thyroidectomy?
PubMed ID: 12490862
Oral calcium (Âąvit D) reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomyâhypocalcemia impairs neuromuscular/nerve signaling.
- Unilateral versus bilateral neck exploration for primary hyperparathyroidism: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12409657
Surgical strategy affected postoperative calcium-related symptoms that reflect nerve/neuromuscular dysfunction.
- Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12568412
Addition of vitamin D to calcium nearly halved falls over 3 months, indicating improved balance/stability.
- Reduction of adverse citrate reactions during autologous large-volume PBPC apheresis by continuous infusion of calcium-gluconate
PubMed ID: 14617323
Preventing citrate-induced hypocalcemia with IV calcium reduced neuromuscular/citric symptomsâdirectly relevant to Ca's role in nerve transmission.
- Intrathecal ziconotide in the treatment of refractory pain in patients with cancer or AIDS: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 14709577
Intrathecal ziconotide (N-type calcium channel blocker) directly modulates calcium-channel-mediated neuronal signaling (mechanistic relevance).
- A randomised, controlled comparison of different calcium and vitamin D supplementation regimens in elderly women after hip fracture: The Nottingham Neck of Femur (NONOF) Study
PubMed ID: 14695863
Vitamin DÂącalcium reduced falls by ~50% in elderly postâhipâfracture womenâimplies improved stability/balance or fallârisk reduction.
- Treatment with alfacalcidol in elderly people significantly decreases the high risk of falls associated with a low creatinine clearance of <65 ml/min
PubMed ID: 15221207
Alfacalcidol reduced fall risk in elderly patients with low CrCl, implying improved stability/balance; relevant to vitamin Dâcalcium axis and fall prevention.
- Alfacalcidol reduces the number of fallers in a community-dwelling elderly population with a minimum calcium intake of more than 500 mg daily
PubMed ID: 14728632
Alfacalcidol reduced falls in elderly patients with >512 mg/day calcium intakeâdirectly relevant to fall risk (balance/stability) when calcium intake is adequate.
- Should older people in residential care receive vitamin D to prevent falls? Results of a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 16274368
Vitamin D (with 600 mg Ca background) reduced falls in elderly residential-care residentsâimproves functional stability outcomes.
- Randomized study on oral administration of calcitriol to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 16105530
Preventing symptomatic hypocalcemia (tetany) after thyroidectomy supports neuromuscular/nerve function.
- Which therapy to prevent post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia?
PubMed ID: 16371185
Oral calcium + vitamin D after thyroidectomy raised serum calcium and reduced hypocalcemiaâdirectly relevant to maintaining extracellular calcium required for nerve signaling.
- Effect of cholecalciferol plus calcium on falling in ambulatory older men and women: a 3-year randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 16505262
Randomized Ca+D reduced falls substantially in older women, directly relevant to balance/stability outcomes (especially in less-active women).
- Routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements for prevention of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17071205
Oral Ca + vit D given after total thyroidectomy markedly reduced symptomatic (including neuromuscular) hypocalcemia â direct evidence Ca supports neuromuscular/nerve function.
- Is fall prevention by vitamin D mediated by a change in postural or dynamic balance?
PubMed ID: 16508700
Vitamin D + calcium reduced falls by ~60%, with 14â22% of effect explained by improved postural and dynamic balance.
- Effects of vitamin D supplementation and exercise training on physical performance in Chilean vitamin D deficient elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 16797903
Vitamin D supplementation given with calcium (800 mg/day) in elderly improved gait speed and balance measuresâdirect functional evidence for stability benefits in a calciumâsupplemented context.
- Does truncal ligation of the inferior thyroid arteries during bilateral subtotal thyroidectomy affect serum calcium levels? A prospective, randomized, controlled study
PubMed ID: 16967682
Direct measurement of serum ionized calcium after thyroid surgery â ionized Ca is critical for neuromuscular and nerve function; this study documents physiological levels.
- Falls are associated with decreased renal function and insufficient calcitriol production by the kidney
PubMed ID: 17236758
Calcitriol reduced falls in elderly â relevant to balance/stability outcomes (indirect via vitamin D/calcium physiology).
- Efficacy of a self-management program for osteoporotic subjects
PubMed ID: 17667193
Self-management program for osteoporotic women improved balance measures and physical function and increased calcium-intake awareness â directly relevant to balance/stability.
- Potential benefit of oral calcium/vitamin D administration for prevention of symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17437343
Preventing postoperative hypocalcaemia reduces neuromuscular irritability and paresthesiasâdirect evidence calcium supplementation supports nerve-related symptoms in this setting.
- High-calcium mineral water as a calcium supplementing measure for post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia
PubMed ID: 18277375
HighâCa mineral water raised ionized serum Ca in postâthyroidectomy patients â directly affects ionized Ca crucial for nerve signaling.
- Effects of a long-term vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls and parameters of muscle function in community-dwelling older individuals
PubMed ID: 18629569
Ca + vitamin D reduced body sway and improved TUG times and reduced falls vs Ca alone â direct balance/stability data (combined intervention).
- Cost-effectiveness in transient hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 31472003
Oral calcium given preventively postâthyroidectomy reduced symptomatic hypocalcemiaâmaintained serum calcium supports normal neuromuscular and nerve signaling.
- Effects of calcium chloride coadministered with neostigmine on neuromuscular blockade recovery: A double-blind randomised study
PubMed ID: 28763316
IV calcium improved recovery from neuromuscular blockade, indicating an acute effect on neuromuscular transmission.
- Prophylactic oral calcium supplementation therapy to prevent early post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia and evaluation of postoperative parathyroid hormone levels to detect hypocalcemia: A prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 28039060
Prevention of post-thyroidectomy hypocalcemia preserves normal neuromuscular and nervous-system function; direct clinical evidence supporting nerve-signaling maintenance.
- The Effect of the Modified Eighth Section of Eight-Section Brocade on Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women: A Prospective Randomized Trial
PubMed ID: 26107684
MESE exercise (with/without Ca+D3) improved Timed UpâandâGo performance; Ca+D3 group showed additive benefit vs control.
- Randomized controlled trial of alfacalcidol supplementation for the reduction of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 24119718
Alfacalcidol periop reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (which impairs nerve/muscle excitability)âsupports nerve signaling by preventing deficit.
- Effects of liver function on ionized hypocalcaemia following rapid blood transfusion
PubMed ID: 22613418
Human transfusion study documented clinically relevant ionized hypocalcaemia after rapid transfusionâdirect evidence that systemic Ca changes affect neuromuscular/neuronal excitability.
- Predicting the need for calcium and calcitriol supplementation after total thyroidectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 23068088
Trial guiding perioperative oral calcium use demonstrated prevention/management of symptomatic hypocalcemia â directly relevant to calciumâs role in neuromuscular/nerve function.
- Intravenous calcium and magnesium for oxaliplatin-induced sensory neurotoxicity in adjuvant colon cancer: NCCTG N04C7
PubMed ID: 21189381
Ca/Mg infusions reduced oxaliplatin sensory neuropathyâsuggests a role in nerve symptom modulation acutely.
- Effect of cholecalciferol and calcium supplementation on muscle strength and energy metabolism in vitamin D-deficient Asian Indians: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20455886
6-minute walk distance improved with vitamin D+calciumâsuggests better functional mobility and possibly stability.
- A randomized controlled trial of the effects of vitamin D on muscle strength and mobility in older women with vitamin D insufficiency
PubMed ID: 21054285
In the lowest-functioning tertile, vitamin D + calcium improved Timed Up and Go (mobility) suggesting better stability
- The effect of prophylactic calcium and magnesium infusions on the incidence of neurotoxicity and clinical outcome of oxaliplatin-based systemic treatment in advanced colorectal cancer patients
PubMed ID: 21067912
Peri-infusion calcium+magnesium reduced oxaliplatin-related neuropathy ratesâclinical nerve protection with calcium infusions (oncologic setting)
- [Effects of changes in ion concentrations, osmolarity, and pH on recovery from atracurium- or vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade]
PubMed ID: 19856686
Perioperative ionic changes (including Ca) modified neuromuscular blocker recoveryâdirectly implicates Ca in neuromuscular signaling.
- Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia with routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection
PubMed ID: 19117033
Oral calcium prevented symptomatic hypocalcemia (paresthesia, neuromuscular symptoms) after thyroidectomy â direct evidence of calcium supporting nerve function acutely.
- Does near total thyroidectomy offer advantage over total thyroidectomy in terms of postoperative hypocalcemia?
PubMed ID: 19119088
High risk of clinically significant hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy demonstrates calcium's importance for neuromuscular/nerve function (strong pathophysiologic relevance).
- Effects of ergocalciferol added to calcium on the risk of falls in elderly high-risk women
PubMed ID: 18195202
Trial in older women (all given Ca) found adding ergocalciferol reduced falls, especially in winter/spring (directly relevant to balance/fall risk).
- Additive benefit of higher testosterone levels and vitamin D plus calcium supplementation in regard to fall risk reduction among older men and women
PubMed ID: 18351428
Randomized vitamin D + calcium supplementation trial showed additive reduction in fallsâdirectly relevant to balance/stability.
- Efficacy of a Naturally Calcium and Magnesium-Rich Mineral Water on Musculoskeletal Fragility: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41683292
Trial showed fewer falls at 6 months in the mineralâwater group (calcium/magnesium rich), indicating improved shortâterm stability/balance-related outcomes.
- Intra-nasal Disodium Orthophosphate Is Beneficial in Improving Olfactory Dysfunction Post COVID-19
PubMed ID: 40538165
Intranasal disodium orthophosphate lowered mucosal Ca and produced substantial objective/clinical olfactory improvementâdirect evidence that local Ca modulation affects neural function (olfaction).
- Bioequivalence and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Calcium during Cesarean Delivery
PubMed ID: 39361822
Ionized calcium PK after IV calcium salts is directly relevant to extracellular Ca++ levels that influence neuronal excitability and signaling.
- [Effects of thunder-fire moxibustion on balance function and musculoskeletal metabolism in female patients of primary osteoporosis with low muscle mass]
PubMed ID: 39111781
Moxibustion plus Caltrate D improved balance scores and reduced low back pain vs Caltrate D alone in osteoporotic women with low muscle mass â calcium was background therapy but the study reported measurable balance improvements.
- The Effects of Tai Chi Rouli Ball Exercise on Bone Mineral Content and Bone Metabolism Indicators in Perimenopausal Women
PubMed ID: 38820968
Regular Tai Chi training improved bone density and raised serum calcium in perimenopausal women and explicitly improved functional balance measures â strong evidence for balance/stability benefits (exerciseâdriven).
- Impact of autofluorescence-guided surgery of parathyroid glands during total thyroidectomy in experienced surgeons: A randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 38797994
Nearâinfrared autofluorescence halved transient hypoparathyroidism and transient lowâcalcium complications after thyroidectomy â directly relevant to maintaining calcium levels that support nerve signaling.
- Effect of coadministration of 10âŻmg/kg calcium chloride and neostigmine on extubation time: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38615713
Robust evidence that IV calcium accelerates neuromuscular transmission recoveryâdirect support for calcium's role in nerve/muscle signaling.
- Efficacy of pentasodium diethylenetriamine pentaacetate in ameliorating anosmia post COVID-19
PubMed ID: 37018923
Topical DTPA reduced nasal Ca2+ and substantially improved olfaction â demonstrates local Ca2+ modulation altering neuronal signaling (olfactory).
- The effects of adequate dietary calcium intake in patients with hypoparathyroidism non-adherent to treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37909613
Dietary Ca restored serum Ca in hypoparathyroid patients â direct support for Caâdependent nerve transmission.
- Reducing hip and non-vertebral fractures in institutionalised older adults by restoring inadequate intakes of protein and calcium is cost-saving
PubMed ID: 37389558
Fracture reduction from improved dietary calcium/protein in agedâcare likely improves overall mobility and stability (indirect).
- Perioperative versus postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a randomized placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36799782
Perioperative supplementation reduced early hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â preserves nerve function that depends on Ca2+.
- Effects of a low-protein nutritional formula with dietary counseling in older adults with chronic kidney disease stages 3-5: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38097963
Gait speed improved with the calciumâincreasing formula, reflecting better mobility/balance potential in older CKD patients (direct functional evidence).
- Efficacy of Oral vs. Intravenous Calcium Supplementation for Continuation Therapy in Hypocalcemic Seizures: A Randomized, Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 35704218
RCT showing oral calcium replaced IV after hypocalcemic seizures with similar seizure recurrence and serum calcium â strong direct evidence for calcium in nerve signaling/neuromuscular control.
- Calcium-containing versus calcium-free replacement solution in regional citrate anticoagulation for continuous renal replacement therapy: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36583864
CRRT trial demonstrated use of calciumâcontaining replacement fluids maintains systemic calcium safely â directly relevant to ionized Ca stability that underlies nerve signaling.
- Prevalence of hyperthyroidism with hypercalcemia in Xindu district and the efficacy of vitamin D3 treatment in these patients: a randomized trial
PubMed ID: 34628889
Vitamin D3 adjunct in Graves patients improved serum calcium and PTHâdirectly relevant to normalization of calcium important for nerve signaling.
- Outcome of parathyroid function after total thyroidectomy when calcium supplementation is administered routinely versus exclusively to symptomatic patients: A prospective randomized clinical trial
PubMed ID: 34748169
Routine Ca+D after thyroidectomy reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (which causes neuromuscular symptoms), indicating protection of nerve/muscle excitability.
- Comparison of neuromuscular blockade recovery co-administered with neostigmine and different doses of calcium gluconate: a randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 33781234
IV calcium improved neuromuscular transmission/recoveryâdirect effect on nerveâtoâmuscle signaling.
- Effect of dietary sources of calcium and protein on hip fractures and falls in older adults in residential care: cluster randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 34670754
Intervention reduced falls (HR 0.89) as well as fracturesâsuggests better functional outcomes including balance/stability, plausibly mediated by nutrition including calcium.
- [Clinical application of carbon nanoparticles suspension in operation of papillary thyroid carcinoma]
PubMed ID: 32086925
Reducing transient hypocalcemia after thyroid surgery supports normal calciumâdependent nerve transmission.
Muscle maintenance (57)
- [Whey protein and caseinate supplementation in oncological patients undergoing elective surgery for the modification of functional capacity]
PubMed ID: 36880717
Perioperative protein supplements including calciumâcaseinate preserved handgrip strength (direct functional muscle outcome).
- The Effects of Amorphous Calcium Carbonate (ACC) Supplementation on Resistance Exercise Performance in Women
PubMed ID: 36771244
Amorphous calcium carbonate supplementation increased backâsquat 1âRM in resistanceâtrained women â direct ergogenic/muscle performance evidence.
- The effects of adequate dietary calcium intake in patients with hypoparathyroidism non-adherent to treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37909613
Raising dietary calcium corrected hypocalcemia in hypoparathyroid patients â directly preserves muscle function dependent on Ca2+.
- Perioperative versus postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a randomized placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36799782
Perioperative Ca+vitD prevented early hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â prevents muscle cramps/weakness from low Ca2+.
- Effects of a low-protein nutritional formula with dietary counseling in older adults with chronic kidney disease stages 3-5: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38097963
LP formula that increased calcium intake produced measurable improvements in hand grip and gait speed in older CKD patients â direct functional muscle gains.
- Small-Scale Randomized Controlled Trial to Explore the Impact of β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate Plus Vitamin D(3) on Skeletal Muscle Health in Middle Aged Women
PubMed ID: 36364934
Calcium-HMB + vitamin D modestly increased thigh muscle volume and reduced IMAT independent of exerciseâdirect muscle-function relevance.
- Musculoskeletal Responses to Exercise Plus Nutrition in Men with Prostate Cancer on Androgen Deprivation: A 12-Month RCT
PubMed ID: 33867499
Trial with protein + calcium/vitamin D + exercise produced a measurable increase in leg muscle strength (net ~14.5%), directly supporting muscle function.
- Effects of Home-Delivered Meals on Older People's Protein Intake, Physical Performance, and Health-Related Quality of Life: The Power Meals Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 33684023
Protein-rich home meals raised dietary calcium and improved sit-to-stand performanceâdirect functional muscle benefit.
- Comparison of neuromuscular blockade recovery co-administered with neostigmine and different doses of calcium gluconate: a randomized control trial
PubMed ID: 33781234
IV calcium gluconate shortened neuromuscular recovery timeâdirect physiological effect on muscle function.
- Effects of a multinutrient-fortified milk drink combined with exercise on functional performance, muscle strength, body composition, inflammation, and oxidative stress in middle-aged women: a 4-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 32469393
Proteinâandâmicronutrient fortified milk (containing calcium) combined with exercise improved lean mass and muscle-related secondary outcomes.
- Effectiveness of early versus delayed exercise and nutritional intervention on segmental body composition of sarcopenic elders - A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32723507
Early supervised exercise plus nutrition including protein/calcium/vitD accelerated restoration of leg muscle mass in sarcopenic older adults (directly relevant).
- Long-term Effects of Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate and Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Muscular Function in Older Adults With and Without Resistance Training: A Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 32857128
12-month RCT of calciumâHMB+vitD produced meaningful improvements in lean mass and composite muscle-function indices (direct, high relevance).
- Cost-effectiveness in transient hypocalcemia post-thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 31472003
Preventive oral calcium after thyroidectomy reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia riskâmaintaining serum calcium supports muscle function (preventing tetany/weakness).
- Levels of serum sclerostin, FGF-23, and intact parathyroid hormone in postmenopausal women treated with calcitriol
PubMed ID: 30532527
Calcitriol increased handgrip strength in postmenopausal women â direct evidence of improved muscle function.
- Effects of calcium chloride coadministered with neostigmine on neuromuscular blockade recovery: A double-blind randomised study
PubMed ID: 28763316
IV calcium chloride given with neostigmine significantly accelerated neuromuscular recovery after blockadeâdirect, highârelevance effect on muscle function.
- A whey protein-based multi-ingredient nutritional supplement stimulates gains in lean body mass and strength in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 28719669
Multiâingredient supplement that included Ca increased lean mass and strength in older men, implying improved muscle function (Ca role not isolated).
- Effects of Enhanced Exercise and Combined Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation on Muscle Strength and Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Chinese Women
PubMed ID: 28695804
Ca+D with/without exercise improved shortâterm muscle strength in postmenopausal women (trial reports muscular strength gains).
- Prophylactic oral calcium supplementation therapy to prevent early post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia and evaluation of postoperative parathyroid hormone levels to detect hypocalcemia: A prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 28039060
Oral calcium after thyroidectomy markedly reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (prevents neuromuscular symptoms), directly relevant to muscle function.
- Effect of Calcium β-Hydroxy-β-Methylbutyrate (CaHMB), Vitamin D, and Protein Supplementation on Postoperative Immobilization in Malnourished Older Adult Patients With Hip Fracture: A Randomized Controlled Study
PubMed ID: 26965178
CaHMB + vit D + protein supplement improved muscle strength and early mobilization after hip fracture â meaningful muscle performance benefits in a clinical trial.
- Effect of Oral Beta-Hydroxy-Beta-Methylbutyrate (HMB) Supplementation on Physical Performance in Healthy Old Women Over 65 Years: An Open Label Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 26529601
CalciumâHMB supplement trial in older women showed statistically significant gains in isometric muscle strength, 6MWT distance and handgrip endurance.
- Association of dairy intake with body composition and physical function in older community-dwelling women
PubMed ID: 23911336
Observed higher dairy intake (source of calcium) associated with greater lean mass, grip strength and better mobility in older women.
- The effect of 8 mos of twice-weekly low- or higher intensity whole body vibration on risk factors for postmenopausal hip fracture
PubMed ID: 21403595
Wholeâbody vibration trial in older women produced marked improvements in leg muscle performance; calcium was recorded (not intervention) but findings are relevant to musculoskeletal performance.
- Intravenous calcium and magnesium for oxaliplatin-induced sensory neurotoxicity in adjuvant colon cancer: NCCTG N04C7
PubMed ID: 21189381
IV calcium+magnesium reduced oxaliplatinârelated muscle spasms and some neuropathyâevidence of acute muscle/spasm benefit.
- Effect of cholecalciferol and calcium supplementation on muscle strength and energy metabolism in vitamin D-deficient Asian Indians: a randomized, controlled trial
PubMed ID: 20455886
Randomized trial (vitamin D + 1 g Ca) in deficient adults showed clear improvements in handgrip, gastro-soleus strength and 6-min walk.
- A randomized controlled trial of the effects of vitamin D on muscle strength and mobility in older women with vitamin D insufficiency
PubMed ID: 21054285
Direct randomized trial showed clinically meaningful improvements in muscle strength and mobility in weakest older women with vitamin D + calcium co-supplementation
- [Effects of changes in ion concentrations, osmolarity, and pH on recovery from atracurium- or vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade]
PubMed ID: 19856686
Perioperative modest reductions in calcium influenced recovery from neuromuscular blockadeâdirect physiological link to muscle function.
- Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia with routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection
PubMed ID: 19117033
RCT showing oral calcium prevents symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â directly prevents muscle cramps/weakness and supports muscle function acutely.
- Combination of alfacalcidol with calcium can improve quadriceps muscle strength in elderly ambulatory Thai women who have hypovitaminosis D: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19894330
Randomized trial showed alfacalcidol plus calcium produced significant improvements in quadriceps strength versus calcium alone in elderly women with low vitamin D.
- Treatment of vitamin D deficiency increases lower limb muscle strength in institutionalized older people independently of regular physical activity: a randomized double-blind controlled trial
PubMed ID: 19729890
Randomized trial in institutionalized elderly: calcium+vitamin D produced substantial leg muscle strength gains (likely vitamin D contribution but calcium co-administered).
- Additive benefit of higher testosterone levels and vitamin D plus calcium supplementation in regard to fall risk reduction among older men and women
PubMed ID: 18351428
Vitamin D + calcium reduced falls additively and is linked to muscle function/fall risk improvement.
- Changes in body composition following a dietary and lifestyle intervention trial: the postmenopausal health study
PubMed ID: 19118956
Fortified dairy (calcium+vitamin D) produced small but measurable improvements in muscle/lean mass in postmenopausal women.
- Effects of a long-term vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls and parameters of muscle function in community-dwelling older individuals
PubMed ID: 18629569
Calcium + vitamin D improved quadriceps strength and reduced falls vs calcium alone â direct muscle function evidence (combined intervention).
- Potential benefit of oral calcium/vitamin D administration for prevention of symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17437343
Post-thyroidectomy oral calcium+vitamin D prevented symptomatic hypocalcaemia (which causes neuromuscular symptoms), preserving muscle/neuromuscular function.
- The effects of hormone replacement therapy and resistance training on spine bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 17291843
Site-specific resistance training prevented BMD loss and improved musculoskeletal function, implying improved muscle performance.
- Effects of vitamin D supplementation and exercise training on physical performance in Chilean vitamin D deficient elderly subjects
PubMed ID: 16797903
In elderly with vitamin D deficiency, participants received calcium (800 mg/day); supplementation improved gait speed and resistance training improved strengthâsupports muscle function when calcium provided.
- Randomized study on oral administration of calcitriol to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 16105530
Oral calcium salts Âą calcitriol markedly reduced postoperative symptomatic hypocalcemia/tetany (direct muscle/neuromuscular effect).
- Reduction of adverse citrate reactions during autologous large-volume PBPC apheresis by continuous infusion of calcium-gluconate
PubMed ID: 14617323
Continuous IV calciumâgluconate markedly reduced citrateârelated hypocalcemic symptoms during leukapheresis (improves muscle/neuromuscular tolerance).
- Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on falls: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 12568412
Randomized trial: adding vitamin D to calcium improved muscle function significantly.
- Is routine supplementation therapy (calcium and vitamin D) useful after total thyroidectomy?
PubMed ID: 12490862
Perioperative oral calcium reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (which causes neuromuscular symptoms), improving muscle function-related outcomes.
- Resistance training over 2 years increases bone mass in calcium-replete postmenopausal women
PubMed ID: 11149482
Progressive resistance training (participants received 600 mg calcium) improved strength and increased hip BMD â direct exercise-related muscle benefits in a calciumâreplete cohort.
- Treatment of fractures of the distal radius with a remodellable bone cement: a prospective, randomised study using Norian SRS
PubMed ID: 10990311
Calciumâbased bone cement group had earlier restoration of movement and grip strength after distal radius fracture (functional muscle performance outcome).
- Pentastarch as partial replacement fluid for therapeutic plasma exchange: effect on plasma proteins, adverse events during treatment, and serum ionized calcium
PubMed ID: 10540365
Shows clinically important falls in ionized calcium and hypocalcemic toxicity during plasma exchange â directly relevant to muscle function (hypocalcemia causes weakness/cramps).
- [Effectiveness of depot diltiazem in stable effort angina: a double-blind study compared with placebo]
PubMed ID: 8767776
Diltiazem improved exercise duration and delayed angina onset â indicates improved exercise/cardiac performance via calciumâchannel blockade (drug study).
- The blood pressure response to antihypertensive treatment with lisinopril or bendrofluazide is related to the calcium and magnesium contents in skeletal muscle
PubMed ID: 8695028
Muscle Ca/Mg ratio correlated with BP response; directly measures intramuscular calcium balance relevant to muscle physiology.
- Effects of single dose calcium gluconate infusion in hypocalcemic preterm infants
PubMed ID: 7710569
IV calcium gluconate in hypocalcaemic preterm infants raised ionized calcium and improved clinical signs of hypocalcaemia (which include neuromuscular signs).
- A double-blind dose-response study of amlodipine in patients with stable angina pectoris
PubMed ID: 1828420
Amlodipine 10 mg increased total exercise time markedlyâdrug effect on performance rather than dietary calcium.
- Enhanced serum levels of tumor necrosis factor-ι, interleukin-1β, and -6 in sarcopenia: alleviation through exercise and nutrition intervention
PubMed ID: 38032288
Exercise + nutrition intervention including Caltrate (600 mg Ca) improved muscle mass and strength in older adults with sarcopenia.
- Leucine-Enriched Protein Supplementation Increases Lean Body Mass in Healthy Korean Adults Aged 50 Years and Older: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 32570811
Leucine-enriched protein with Ca (300 mg) for 12 weeks increased lean mass in older adults â directly supports muscle function/quantity.
- A Vitamin D, Calcium and Leucine-Enriched Whey Protein Nutritional Supplement Improves Measures of Bone Health in Sarcopenic Non-Malnourished Older Adults: The PROVIDE Study
PubMed ID: 31338563
Vitamin D + Ca + leucine-enriched whey in sarcopenic older adults increased vitamin D, lowered PTH and slightly improved BMD and muscle-related endpoints (population relevant to muscle function).
- Plasma levels of adrenaline, noradrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, and cortisol in sarcopenia: comparison with non-sarcopenic individuals and the impact of resistance exercise and nutrition interventions
PubMed ID: 41297911
Multiâcomponent program including 600 mg Ca+D led to improved SMI and grip strength in sarcopenic adults.
- Reversal of atrial mechanical stunning after cardioversion of atrial arrhythmias: implications for the mechanisms of tachycardia-mediated atrial cardiomyopathy
PubMed ID: 12356634
Intravenous calcium acutely improved atrial mechanical function after atrial flutter â direct effect on cardiac muscle performance.
- Hemodynamic and neurohumoral effects of continuous infusion of levosimendan in patients with congestive heart failure
PubMed ID: 11092663
Levosimendan (calciumâsensitizer) increased cardiac output and stroke volume â directly improves cardiac muscle performance (drug, not supplement).
- Efficacy of a Naturally Calcium and Magnesium-Rich Mineral Water on Musculoskeletal Fragility: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 41683292
Calcium- and magnesium-rich mineral water increased appendicular skeletal muscle mass at 12 months (clinically meaningful) in adults âĽ50, directly relevant to muscle function.
- The effect of 12-weeks Nutritional supplementation on Nutritional Intake and Status among Indonesian Older Outpatients with Malnutrition Risk, the Prolansia study: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 40154078
Intervention increased skeletal muscle mass (clinically relevant gain in women).
- Effects of combined nutritional supplementation and exercise on proxy measures of muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults with sarcopenia: a 12-week multicentre RCT
PubMed ID: 41350709
Supplement (includes Caâcontaining HMB salt) plus exercise produced measurable gains in muscle mass and strength in older adults.
- Bioequivalence and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Calcium during Cesarean Delivery
PubMed ID: 39361822
Direct PK data showing rapid ionizedâcalcium rise after IV calcium saltsârelevant to acute correction of calcium that affects muscle contraction.
- Effect of coadministration of 10âŻmg/kg calcium chloride and neostigmine on extubation time: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38615713
IV calcium chloride (10 mg/kg) significantly hastened neuromuscular recovery and extubation timeâdirect, high-quality evidence that calcium acutely enhances neuromuscular function.
Muscle cramps (20)
- Identifying early postoperative serum parathyroid hormone levels as predictors of hypocalcaemia after total thyroidectomy: A prospective non-randomized study
PubMed ID: 32046865
Early postoperative PTH predicts later hypocalcemia and can guide Ca supplementation to prevent crampsâmoderate relevance.
- Prophylactic oral calcium supplementation therapy to prevent early post thyroidectomy hypocalcemia and evaluation of postoperative parathyroid hormone levels to detect hypocalcemia: A prospective randomized study
PubMed ID: 28039060
Routine oral calcium after total thyroidectomy greatly reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (which commonly causes muscle cramps/tetany), so strong direct relevance.
- Protection of parathyroid function using carbon nanoparticles during thyroid surgery
PubMed ID: 24163324
Carbon nanoparticle technique reduced postoperative symptomatic hypocalcemia and the incidence of muscle cramps â direct clinical link.
- Randomized controlled trial of alfacalcidol supplementation for the reduction of hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 24119718
Perioperative alfacalcidol (active vitamin D) reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomyâfewer neuromuscular symptoms/cramps expected.
- Predicting the need for calcium and calcitriol supplementation after total thyroidectomy: results of a prospective, randomized study
PubMed ID: 23068088
Postâthyroidectomy trial used oral calcium (Âą calcitriol) to manage postoperative hypocalcemia; preventing hypocalcemia can reduce neuromuscular symptoms (e.g., cramps) â relevant clinical context.
- Intravenous calcium and magnesium for oxaliplatin-induced sensory neurotoxicity in adjuvant colon cancer: NCCTG N04C7
PubMed ID: 21189381
IV calcium+magnesium significantly reduced acute muscle spasms in oxaliplatinâtreated patientsâdirect evidence for fewer cramps/spasms.
- [Effects of changes in ion concentrations, osmolarity, and pH on recovery from atracurium- or vecuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade]
PubMed ID: 19856686
Perioperative low calcium and magnesium prolonged neuromuscular blockade recoveryâsupports role of Ca in muscle excitability/cramping.
- Prevention of postoperative hypocalcemia with routine oral calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with differentiated papillary thyroid carcinoma undergoing total thyroidectomy plus central neck dissection
PubMed ID: 19117033
Oral calcium markedly reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â directly prevented muscle cramps/paresthesia in this setting.
- Potential benefit of oral calcium/vitamin D administration for prevention of symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 17437343
Oral calcium+vitamin D after thyroidectomy markedly reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia (which includes cramps/tetany), so cramps likely reduced.
- Randomized study on oral administration of calcitriol to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy
PubMed ID: 16105530
Higher-dose calcitriol plus calcium reduced postoperative symptomatic hypocalcemia/tetany (prevents cramps/tetany).
- Reduction of adverse citrate reactions during autologous large-volume PBPC apheresis by continuous infusion of calcium-gluconate
PubMed ID: 14617323
IV calcium reduced citrateâinduced hypocalcemic symptoms during leukapheresis (fewer neuromuscular symptoms/cramps).
- Is routine supplementation therapy (calcium and vitamin D) useful after total thyroidectomy?
PubMed ID: 12490862
Oral calcium reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy, a cause of cramps and tetany.
- Pentastarch as partial replacement fluid for therapeutic plasma exchange: effect on plasma proteins, adverse events during treatment, and serum ionized calcium
PubMed ID: 10540365
Demonstrated clinically important falls in ionized Ca and hypocalcemic toxicity during plasma exchange â directly relevant because hypocalcemia can cause cramps.
- Effects of single dose calcium gluconate infusion in hypocalcemic preterm infants
PubMed ID: 7710569
Parenteral calcium corrected hypocalcaemia and improved clinical hypocalcaemic signs (which often include muscle cramps/irritability) in preterm infants.
- The effects of adequate dietary calcium intake in patients with hypoparathyroidism non-adherent to treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37909613
Dietary calcium corrected hypocalcemia in hypoparathyroidism â should reduce hypocalcemiaârelated cramps.
- Perioperative versus postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a randomized placebo controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36799782
Perioperative Ca+vitD reduced symptomatic hypocalcemia after thyroidectomy â likely reduces cramps/paresthesias.
- [Clinical application of carbon nanoparticles suspension in operation of papillary thyroid carcinoma]
PubMed ID: 32086925
Carbon nanoparticle tracer markedly reduced transient hypocalcemia rates after surgeryâreduces cramps/tetany risk.
- Association of Autofluorescence-Based Detection of the Parathyroid Glands During Total Thyroidectomy With Postoperative Hypocalcemia Risk: Results of the PARAFLUO Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
PubMed ID: 31693081
Nearâinfrared autofluorescence halved early lowâcalcium complications after thyroidectomyâstrongly relevant to preventing cramps from hypocalcemia.
- Truncal vs Branch Ligation of Inferior Thyroid Arteries in Total Thyroidectomy: Does It Affect Postoperative Hypoparathyroidism?
PubMed ID: 32957817
Preserving parathyroid branches reduced transient hypocalcemia and need for Ca/Vit D replacementâdirectly reduces hypocalcemiaârelated cramps.
- Bioequivalence and Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous Calcium during Cesarean Delivery
PubMed ID: 39361822
IV calcium pharmacokinetics show rapid ionized calcium increasesâmechanistically relevant for preventing/treating cramps due to hypocalcemia.
Joint comfort (14)
- Which method is more effective in treatment of calcific tendinitis in the shoulder? Prospective randomized comparison between ultrasound-guided needling and extracorporeal shock wave therapy
PubMed ID: 25219475
Ultrasoundâguided needling removed calcific tendon deposits and relieved pain/functionâdirectly relevant to joint/shoulder comfort.
- Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB and beta-tricalcium phosphate (rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP): an alternative to autogenous bone graft
PubMed ID: 23824386
In hindfoot/ankle fusion, the rhPDGF-BB/β-TCP group had similar healing with less pain than autograft, indicating improved postoperative comfort linked to a calcium-phosphate graft.
- Effect of calcium phosphate-hybridized tendon graft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 22713551
Tendon graft hybridized with calcium phosphate improved knee stability and functional scores after ACL reconstruction â relevant to joint recovery/comfort via local CaP treatment.
- Ultrasound-guided needling combined with shock-wave therapy for the treatment of calcifying tendonitis of the shoulder
PubMed ID: 15795200
Needling plus shockâwave therapy eliminated calcific shoulder deposits and improved functionâdirect improvement in joint comfort (procedural, not oral Ca).
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for chronic calcific tendinitis of the shoulder: single blind study
PubMed ID: 12594112
Shock-wave therapy reduced calcific deposits in rotator cuff and improved pain/function â demonstrates that removing pathological calcium deposits can significantly improve joint/shoulder comfort.
- Ultrasound therapy for calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
PubMed ID: 10332014
Pulsed ultrasound accelerated resolution of calcific shoulder deposits and improved shortâterm pain/QoL vs sham.
- [Therapy of glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis with alfacalcidol/calcium and vitamin D/calcium]
PubMed ID: 10929446
In steroid users, alfacalcidol + higher calcium reduced back pain along with spine BMD gainsârelevant to pain/comfort.
- Rotator cuff calcific tendinitis: does warm saline solution improve the short-term outcome of double-needle US-guided treatment?
PubMed ID: 22143923
Warmed saline improved ultrasoundâguided lavage and reduced postprocedure bursitis for rotator cuff calcifications â clinically relevant to relieving calcific shoulder pain and improving joint comfort.
- Female patients report comparable results to males after the implantation of an aragonite-based scaffold for the treatment of knee chondral and osteochondral defects: a gender-based analysis of a RCT at 4Â years' follow-up
PubMed ID: 40080289
Aragonite (CaCO3) scaffold improved knee cartilage/osteochondral lesion repair and patientâreported outcomes â direct joint comfort evidence (biomaterial intervention).
- Aragonite-Based Scaffold Versus Microfracture and Debridement for the Treatment of Knee Chondral and Osteochondral Lesions: Results of a Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 36779614
Aragonite (calciumâcarbonate) osteochondral scaffold substantially improved KOOS scores and reduced failures vs control â strong evidence for joint comfort/functional improvement with a calciumâbased implant.
- The effects of the calcium-magnesium-bicarbonate content in thermal mineral water on chronic low back pain: a randomized, controlled follow-up study
PubMed ID: 29322254
Thermal mineral water rich in Ca/Mg improved pain and disability in chronic low back painâdirectly relevant to joint/back comfort.
- Comparison of the effects of calcium carbonate and ossein-hydroxyapatite complex on back and knee pain and quality of life in osteopenic perimenopausal women
PubMed ID: 25819354
Perimenopausal osteopenic women given OHC (boneâderived calcium product) experienced significant reductions in back and knee pain and improved physical QoL vs calcium carbonate.
- Effectiveness of intra-articular injections of sodium bicarbonate and calcium gluconate in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized double-blind clinical trial
PubMed ID: 25963758
Monthly intra-articular sodium bicarbonate + calcium gluconate produced large, durable improvements in WOMAC pain/function and preserved joint spaceâstrong joint-comfort evidence (local calcium use).
- Short-term efficacy of calcium fructoborate on subjects with knee discomfort: a comparative, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 24940052
Randomized doubleâblind trial of calcium fructoborate showed significant shortâterm reductions in knee pain and improved function (WOMAC/MPQ) vs placeboâdirect evidence for joint comfort.
Sleep quality (4)
- Effects of vitamin D and/or calcium intervention on sleep quality in individuals with prediabetes: a post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 38366270
Randomized supplementation including calcium reported modest improvements in sleep quality (PSQI) in certain subgroupsâdirect evidence linking Ca (with or without vitamin D) to better sleep.
- A randomized, double-blind, single-dose, placebo-controlled, multicenter, polysomnographic study of gabapentin in transient insomnia induced by sleep phase advance
PubMed ID: 25317090
Singleâdose gabapentin increased slow wave sleep and total sleep timeâstrong sleep effects but unrelated to calcium supplementation.
- Phase 3 randomized controlled study of gastroretentive gabapentin for the treatment of moderate-to-severe hot flashes in menopause
PubMed ID: 24149930
Gastroretentive gabapentin significantly improved sleep interference and related outcomesâdirect sleep benefit (pharmacologic, not calcium).
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, 28-day, polysomnographic study of gabapentin in transient insomnia induced by sleep phase advance
PubMed ID: 25317091
Repeated nightly gabapentin (250 mg) improved objective and reported sleep duration and qualityârobust sleep effect; not a calcium study.
Menstrual comfort (3)
- Calcium carbonate and the premenstrual syndrome: effects on premenstrual and menstrual symptoms. Premenstrual Syndrome Study Group
PubMed ID: 9731851
Large RCT: 1200 mg/day elemental calcium significantly reduced luteal-phase PMS symptoms versus placebo by cycle 3âdirect, high-quality evidence.
- Premenstrual and menstrual symptom clusters and response to calcium treatment
PubMed ID: 1924661
Randomized crossover trial in 33 women showing modest but statistically significant reductions in mood, bloating, and pain with calcium supplementation.
- Effects of Calcium-Vitamin D and Calcium-Alone on Pain Intensity and Menstrual Blood Loss in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Randomized Controlled Trial
PubMed ID: 27296057
Randomized trial: daily calcium reduced menstrual pain intensity in women with primary dysmenorrheaâdirect evidence for symptom reduction.
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