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Calcium supplementation during pregnancy for preventing hypertensive disorders and related problems.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24960615

Conclusion of this study

Calcium supplementation (≥ 1 g/day) is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of pre-eclampsia, particularly for women with low calcium diets. The treatment effect may be overestimated due to small-study effects or publication bias. It also reduces preterm birth and the occurrence of the composite outcome 'maternal death or serious morbidity'.