Calcium before workout may boost bone strength

NCT ID NCT05029128

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at whether taking calcium before exercise could help bones get stronger. Blood calcium drops during exercise, and the body pulls calcium from bones to compensate, which might reduce the bone-building benefits of exercise. Researchers tested this idea in 18 Veterans to see if pre-exercise calcium could prevent that bone loss and improve bone adaptation over time.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045-7211, United States

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