Wall, NJ – Dr. Michael Rothman, NJ’s leading holistic physician, exposes a little known, but vital, health concern: The role of calcium supplements in cardiovascular disease.

“Recently published articles in the medical literature have revealed a strong association between calcium supplements and heart disease . Many in the medical community are surprised by these studies and have a hard time accepting them.”

Calcium’s role as “nature’s band-aid’ means that it can repair bones, but it can also contribute to atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries. In fact, calcium intake is one an important consideration in diagnosing heart disease.