Evidence supporting the use of: Calcium
For the health condition: Anorexia
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Calcium is commonly used as a supportive treatment in individuals with anorexia nervosa, and this practice is primarily justified by scientific evidence. Anorexia nervosa is associated with a high risk of decreased bone mineral density (osteopenia and osteoporosis) due to chronic nutritional deficiency, low body weight, and hormonal disturbances (notably hypogonadism). Multiple clinical guidelines and studies support the supplementation of calcium—often alongside vitamin D—in patients with anorexia to mitigate bone loss and support skeletal health. The American Psychiatric Association and the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine both recommend calcium supplementation as part of a comprehensive treatment plan for anorexia nervosa, particularly for adolescents and young adults who are at critical stages of bone development.
While calcium supplementation alone does not address the underlying psychiatric aspects of anorexia, its use is scientifically justified to reduce the risk of long-term complications such as fractures. Research indicates that calcium, together with vitamin D and nutritional rehabilitation, helps improve bone mineral density over time. However, it should be noted that calcium supplementation is not a standalone treatment for anorexia, but rather a component of a multidisciplinary approach that includes psychological, nutritional, and medical interventions.
In summary, the use of calcium in the management of anorexia is well-supported by clinical research and is widely recommended in medical practice to prevent bone-related complications in affected individuals.
Other health conditions supported by calcium
Acid IndigestionAnorexia
Broken Bones
Calcium Deficiency
Cramps (leg)
Cramps (menstrual)
Cramps and Spasms
Dysmenorrhea
Hypertension
Indigestion
Insomnia
Menopause
Menstrual Irregularity
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Osteoporosis
PMS (general)
PMS Type A
PMS Type C
PMS Type D
PMS Type H
PMS Type P
PMS Type S
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for)
Sleep (restless and disturbed)
Teeth (loose)
Tooth Decay
Tooth Extraction
Products containing calcium
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Clean Energy
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA MCT Powder
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine Balanced B Complex (Vitamin B)
Nature's Sunshine Bilberry Fruit (Concentrate)
Nature's Sunshine Estro-Assured (Formerly Breast Assured)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Stixated
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin B6
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Zinc
