"New Study Finds Vitamin D and Calcium Supplements Ineffective"

A 22-year study on 36,282 older women found that combined vitamin D and calcium supplements did not reduce the risk of hip fractures, but did show a reduction in deaths from cancer and an increase in deaths from heart disease. However, the overall death comparisons were not statistically significant. The study had limitations, including being funded by the National Institutes of Health and having a limited participant history. Other sources suggest that vitamin D and calcium supplements may have limited benefits and potential health risks, and it may be best to meet daily needs through diet. Good dietary sources of calcium include almonds, leafy green vegetables, and low-fat dairy, while vitamin D can be obtained from foods like salmon, egg yolk, and fortified products.