High dietary calcium intake decreases bone mobilization during pregnancy in humans

Abstract

High dietary calcium intake decreases bone mobilization during pregnancy in humans.

Comparison of Physical Activity and Nutritional Intake in First Nations Pregnant Women in Remote Communities and Urban-Living Pregnant Women

“…Lactose-free milk is available. Thus, replacement of high fat milk with skim milk may reduce the consumption of extra cholesterol, and provide a recommended source of protein and calcium for pregnant women (14).…”

Association between Bone Turnover, Micronutrient Intake, and Blood Lead Levels in Pre-and Postmenopausal Women, NHANES 1999–2002

“…Higher BLLs in adults have been associated with adverse pregnancy and reproductive outcomes (Bellinger 2005; Chang et al 2006; Popovic et al 2005; Tang and Zhu 2003), chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease (Navas-Acien et al 2007, 2009), impaired cognitive function (Weuve et al 2009), osteoporosis (Campbell and Auinger 2007), fractures (Khalil et al 2008), menopausal age (Popovic et al 2005), and overall and cardiovascular mortality (Weisskopf et al 2009); therefore, it is important to identify factors that may modify the association between bone formation and resorption and BLLs. To this end, we examined associations between calcium, iron, and vitamin D intake and BLLs, given their importance in lead absorption and/or bone turnover (Avendano-Badillo et al 2009; Ettinger et al 2009; Hernandez-Avila et al 2003; Hertz-Picciotto et al 2000; Janakiraman et al 2003). Calcium and vitamin D intake were associated with lower mean BLLs across most tertiles of NTx and BAP among postmenopausal women, but not among premenopausal women.…”

Dietary Calcium Intake and Associated Factors among Pregnant Women in Southern Benin in 2014

“…Knowing that hypertensive disorders and its complications during pregnancy are prevalent in developing countries [4] and the positive role of sufficient calcium intake in reducing the risk of hypertensive disorders, the common inadequate calcium intake during pregnancy in developing countries requires adequate interventions. Two systematic reviews included 21 trials with 19,000 women in developed and developing countries from all continents reported that women who received calcium supplements from the 20 th gestational week saw their risk of pre-eclampsia half reduced and risk of high blood pressure reduced by 41%.…”

“…Sufficient calcium intake reduces hypertension onset and associated disorders during pregnancy [1]- [3]. In developing countries, calcium needs in pregnant women are not always covered and this is a threat to their health and of the fetus [4]- [6].…”