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Calcium supplements and cardiovascular risk in the Women’s Health Initiative

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    M. J. Bolland, A. Grey & I. R. Reid

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Bolland, M.J., Grey, A. & Reid, I.R. Calcium supplements and cardiovascular risk in the Women’s Health Initiative. Osteoporos Int 24, 2371–2372 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-013-2356-z

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