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Potential Health Consequences of
         Excessive Calcium

                                While being regarded highly for
                                optimal bone health, calcium is
                                among the nutrients that may bring
                                about certain health risks when
                                taken excessively, according to
                                nutrition experts. People who may
                                have      been     diagnosed     of
                                osteoporosis, or even determined
                                with osteopenia (a precursor to the
                                disease of porous bones) may often
                                find themselves scouring for
additional aid from the naturally-occurring bodily mineral. As the
lack of calcium may be most detrimental, a calcium overdose may
also be as equally problematic.Too much calcium may mean
problems with kidney function, prostate cancer, constipation,
calcium buildup in your blood vessels, and poor absorption of
other important nutrients including iron, magnesium, phosphorus
and zinc, according to health experts. Excessive calcium intake in
the form of supplements may also interact with various types of
medications, and while it may not be definitive, a possible link
between an increased risk of heart conditions and strokes has also
been associated with higher calcium levels.

Meeting and refraining from going over a person’s daily
recommended intake of calcium is key to lowering the risk of
calcium overdose, health experts advise. Individuals, particularly
those with osteoporosis, or higher risk of the bone illness, may be
advised to take calcium and vitamin D along with their bone drug
prescriptions, medical experts say. However, despite the risk of
adverse effects that has been linked to bisphosphonates such as
Fosamax, patients are discouraged to utilize supplementation or
calcium-rich diet as replacement to their medication.

In general, most experts advise patients to proactively discuss the
benefits and risks associated with medications with their
prescribing clinicians before starting with a certain drug therapy.
Older women, however, who may have started their menopause
earlier than normal may find more benefit from Fosamax, despite
the risks associated with the osteoporosis medication.



Read More: Women Who Begin Menopause Early Might
Benefit from Fosamax



Sources:

livestrong.com/article/214590-why-is-too-much-calcium-bad-for-
you/
mayoclinic.com/health/calcium-
supplements/MY01540/NSECTIONGROUP=2

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Potential health consequences of excessive calcium

  • 1. Potential Health Consequences of Excessive Calcium While being regarded highly for optimal bone health, calcium is among the nutrients that may bring about certain health risks when taken excessively, according to nutrition experts. People who may have been diagnosed of osteoporosis, or even determined with osteopenia (a precursor to the disease of porous bones) may often find themselves scouring for additional aid from the naturally-occurring bodily mineral. As the lack of calcium may be most detrimental, a calcium overdose may also be as equally problematic.Too much calcium may mean problems with kidney function, prostate cancer, constipation, calcium buildup in your blood vessels, and poor absorption of other important nutrients including iron, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc, according to health experts. Excessive calcium intake in the form of supplements may also interact with various types of medications, and while it may not be definitive, a possible link between an increased risk of heart conditions and strokes has also been associated with higher calcium levels. Meeting and refraining from going over a person’s daily recommended intake of calcium is key to lowering the risk of calcium overdose, health experts advise. Individuals, particularly those with osteoporosis, or higher risk of the bone illness, may be advised to take calcium and vitamin D along with their bone drug prescriptions, medical experts say. However, despite the risk of
  • 2. adverse effects that has been linked to bisphosphonates such as Fosamax, patients are discouraged to utilize supplementation or calcium-rich diet as replacement to their medication. In general, most experts advise patients to proactively discuss the benefits and risks associated with medications with their prescribing clinicians before starting with a certain drug therapy. Older women, however, who may have started their menopause earlier than normal may find more benefit from Fosamax, despite the risks associated with the osteoporosis medication. Read More: Women Who Begin Menopause Early Might Benefit from Fosamax Sources: livestrong.com/article/214590-why-is-too-much-calcium-bad-for- you/ mayoclinic.com/health/calcium- supplements/MY01540/NSECTIONGROUP=2