Fewer hip fractures with calcium and vitamin D

Postmenopausal women on hormone replacement therapy are advised to pay special attention to getting sufficient amounts of calcium and vitamin D, according to new research. It is common knowledge that both vitamin D and calcium contribute to strong and sturdy bones. Taking supplements of both nutrients is particularly relevant for women who have gone through the menopause and are on hormone replacement therapy, researchers have reported in the Journal of The North American Menopause Society. It was found that calcium and vitamin D support specific hormones that are involved in the building and maintenance of bone tissue. According to a…