Tuesday, April 20, 2010

New Research Credits Calcium With Lower Mortality

A new study conducted by Swedish researchers discovered including more calcium in your diet helps you survive longer. The findings corroborate earlier research linking higher calcium intake to enhanced longevity in both men and women. However, there's no evidence that calcium intake has any significant impact on the risk of dying due to cancer. Apparently, calcium does seem to lower mortality risk by reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar levels. It might be mentioned in this context that foods such as milk, milk products as also cereal products serve as good sources of dietary calcium.

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