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Effects of dietary calcium compared with calcium supplements on estrogen metabolism and bone mineral density
BACKGROUND: High calcium intake has been associated with both high bone mineral density (BMD) and high urinary estrogen metabolites. However, the role of dietary calcium and calcium supplements on estrogen metabolism and BMD remains unknown. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to investigate the importance of the source of calcium intake on estrogen metabolism and BMD. DESIGN: [...]
