Calcium Quote by T. Colin Campbell
““In one study of ten countries,14 a higher consumption of calcium was associated with a higher—not lower—risk of bone fracture (Chart 10.3””
About This Quote
Source Study: Nutrition and Bone Health, 2005
Higher calcium intake was linked to higher fracture risk in a ten‑country study.
In simple terms: More calcium, more fractures in that data.
Reevaluate calcium recommendations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- diet planning
- public health policy
- clinical guidelines
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What other nutrients could influence bone health?
- How reliable are observational studies for dietary advice?
Correlation does not prove causation; other factors may be involved.