
Supplements For Calcium
Although calcium supplements are ideal for promoting bone and teeth growth and health, you should always make sure that you can take them before you make the purchase. Those who suffer from lung disease, kidney stones, stomach problems, or diarrhea should always consult with a doctor first to make sure that calcium supplements won't make things worse. If you happen to be pregnant, you should let your doctor know that you are interested in or taking calcium supplements, as that have been known to get into breast milk.
Normally, anyone can take calcium supplements, although using them in high doses may cause different and adverse reactions. If you take calcium supplements in large doses, you may experience constipation, vomiting, nausea, a loss of appetite, a dry mouth, and a loss of appetite. If you start to have any of the above problems, you should immediately contact your doctor. -- Osteoporosis - The Bone Breaking Disease by Mabel Dawn Van Niekerk.
Are Calcium Supplements Safe? Effective?
The optimal daily calcium intake is one of the most controversial areas in nutrition. Unlike most other nutrients there’s no international consensus. For example in the UK, the recommendation for adults is 700 mg a day, but in the US, it’s up to 1,200 a day. Whenever I see that kind of huge discrepancy between official government panels I immediately think scientific uncertainty, political maneuverings, or both. Ref. Source 5l
Are Calcium Supplements Safe?
The unnaturally large, rapid, and sustained calcium levels in the blood caused by calcium supplements may explain why calcium from supplements, but not from food, appears to increase the risk of heart attacks. Ref. Source 8v
Scientists shed new light on the role of calcium in learning, memory
While calcium’s importance for our bones and teeth is well known, its role in neurons—in particular, its effects on processes such as learning and memory—has been less well defined. A new study offers insights into how calcium in mitochondria -- the powerhouse of all cells -- can impact the development of the brain and adult cognition. Ref. Source 5n.
Calcium supplements may damage the heart
Taking calcium in the form of supplements may raise the risk of plaque buildup in arteries and heart damage, although a diet high in calcium-rich foods appears be protective, say researchers at conclusion of their study that analyzed 10 years of medical tests on more than 2,700 people. Ref. Source 7r.