Do proton pump inhibitors decrease calcium absorption?
Published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research • Nov 23, 2010
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Karen E Hansen
Andrea N Jones
Mary J Lindstrom
Abstract
Abstract Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increase osteoporotic fracture risk presumably via hypochlorhydria and consequent reduced fractional calcium absorption (FCA). Existing studies provide conflicting information regarding the direct effects of PPIs on FCA. We evaluated the effect of PPI therapy o...
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