[Protective use of calcium in case of osteoporosis versus calcium oxalate stones].
In patients with calcium-containing kidney stones calcium supplements are officially contraindicated. Recent studies showed a protective effect by calcium-supplementation when taken with meals, analogous to the decreased risk of kidney stones by dietary calcium due to binding of oxalate. However, because of the poor compliance, costs and the official contraindication for calcium supplements in patients with kidney stones, dietary calcium intake should be preferred whenever feasible.
Hamwi
Iyas
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Institut für Klinische Pharmakologie der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30623 Hannover.
Stichtenoth
Dirk O
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Picksak
Gesine
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D000368:Aged; D017610:Calcium Compounds / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002129:Calcium Oxalate / Q000378:metabolism*; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014545:Urinary Calculi / Q000209:etiology*
D017610:Calcium Compounds; D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D002129:Calcium Oxalate