Supplementing Calcium and Vitamin D Shows Decrease in Fractures
In a recent study conducted on 5000 female US Navy recruits over 8 weeks, half were given 2000mg of Calcium and 800 IU of Vitamin D daily to supplement their regular diet and the others were given a placebo.
During the 8-week study, scientists were impressed in the results, which showed a drastic decrease in the number of stress fractures in the treated group. Overall, the treated group showed 25% fewer stress fractures than the placebo group. What amazed the scientists more was that they were able to see such drastic results in a short period.
Obviously there can be no assumptions made about the long-term results of such a test, but this should certainly open the door for other tests which, perhaps, may be conducted over a longer period.
