(Source: ASMI - Australian Self-medication Industry Inc) 20 October 2015 Return to Media Release Index The Australian Self Medication Industry (ASMI) said today's World Osteoporosis Day shines the spotlight on calcium and vitamin D and the vital role they play in preventing osteoporosis. Steve Scarff, ASMI Regulatory and Scientific Affairs Director, said: 'There is a substantial body of research that demonstrates vitamin D, in combination with calcium, can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and is of benefit in preventing osteoporosis-attributed fractures1,2,3,4,5,6,7. 'Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb calcium effectively, which is important for bone health and muscle function and...
↧