Calcium Plus Vitamin D Supplementation Has Limited Effects on Femur Geometric Strength in Older Postmenopausal Women: The Women’s Health Initiative

摘要

PurposeCalcium plus vitamin D (CaD) supplementation has a modest but significant effect on slowing loss of femoral bone mass and reducing risk of hip fractures in adherent postmenopausal women. The goal of this study was to determine if CaD supplementation influences hip structural parameters that are associated with fracture risk.