A recent study led by Hongyuan Chang from Xiyuan Hospital reveals that higher dietary calcium intake is linked to an increased risk of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men, particularly those aged 60 and older. Analyzing data from 590 men aged 40 and above, it was found that each additional 100 mg of dietary calcium raised the likelihood of BPH by 5%. Notably, men consuming over 1,135.25 mg of calcium daily had nearly 2.5 times the odds of developing BPH compared to those consuming less than 508.25 mg. Additional investigations revealed that the risk increases significantly up to a calcium intake threshold of 1,114.11 mg/day. As this research does not establish causation, further studies are required to understand the biological mechanisms involved.

Source: Translational Andrology and Urology