Calcium supplements are not going to help you save bones, according to two new studies. Researchers of the studies said people, who believe that calcium supplements will help them in boosting bone density, should understand that the supplements won't save bones.

The studies are surely heartbreak for millions of individuals who take calcium supplements to avoid osteoporosis when they get older. According to the researchers, they didn't find any evidence showing that fractures or bone problems could be prevented by increasing intake of calcium or vitamin D supplements. The studies published in the British Medical Journal also suggested that such supplements should not be recommended to people.

As per the studies, people who want stronger bones should get calcium through a normal diet. The UK National Health Service said, "Adults need 700mg of calcium a day, and does not recommend supplements, though older people are advised to boost their Vitamin D. But some doctors recommend higher calcium intakes in order to improve bone density".

During the new studies, the researchers observed how diet and supplements affect bone health of an individual over 50. As per results of the first study, increase in calcium intake by supplements or from dietary sources produced slight increase in bone mineral density.

The second study noted that there was no evidence that bone density can be boosted by increasing dietary calcium intake. Karl Michaëlsson, professor from Uppsala University in Sweden, said calcium supplements could expose some people to risks of cardiovascular events and constipation.

Professor Karl Michaëlsson, from Uppsala University in Sweden, said: "Most will not benefit from increasing their intakes and will be exposed instead to a higher risk of adverse events such as constipation, cardiovascular events and kidney stones."

""Dietary calcium intake is not associated with risk of fracture."