So my good friend who lives in the UK was kind enough to inform me that the "Daily Mail" (which published the summary of that study on Calcium supplements and their linkage to heart issues) is not exactly the most reputable source of info in the UK....
This being said, there was an actual study that found this possible (I stress possible) side effect. I did post a hyperlink in the post on this subject so you can click on it to see what the scientists found in their research.
However- a few points here: One study doesn't mean much. Several studies usually need to corroborate a finding before it will be anything more than an interesting study. Also, don't believe everything you read!! If a study is cited-look for it and read the abstract for a condensed version of the research and its findings. However, the good points this study and its related article did illuminate were that over-supplemenation is not usually a good thing, and the best way for healthy individuals to get micro/macronutrients is through food.
Thanks Dana for calling out the Daily Mail as attention whores!
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