Effects of calcium supplementation on body weight and adiposity in overweight and obese adults: a randomized trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Some data suggest that increasing calcium intake may help prevent weight gain.

Objective

To test the hypothesis that calcium supplementation can prevent weight gain in persons who are overweight or obese.

Design

Randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Randomization was computer-generated, and allocation was assigned by pharmacy personnel who prepared intervention and placebo capsules. Participants, providers, and those who assessed outcomes were blinded to study group assignment.

Setting

Single research center.

Participants

340 overweight (body mass index [BMI], 25 to <30 kg/m(2)) and obese (BMI > or =30 kg/m(2)) adults (mean age, 38.8 years [SD, 10.5]).

Intervention

Calcium carbonate (elemental calcium, 1500 mg/d) (n = 170) or placebo (n

SUBMITTER: Yanovski JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2698127 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature