New study lends ‘little evidence’ to calcium weight loss link

By Ben Bouckley

24-Oct-2011 Last updated on 18-Mar-2017 at 03:26 GMT

A new US study has found ‘little evidence’ to support previously reported research suggesting that an increased intake of calcium from either calcium carbonate or dairy sources assists in weight loss or weight management.

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