Although dietary calcium is generally safe, excessive calcium does not provide extra bone protection. In fact, if calcium from diet and supplements exceeds the tolerable upper limit, it could cause kidney stones, prostate cancer, constipation, calcium buildup in blood vessels, and impaired absorption of iron and zinc.
Q. What are the benefits of taking calcium pills?
Calcium Health Benefits Calcium is key to growing new bone and keeping the bone you have strong. Calcium supplements are standard for treating and preventing osteoporosis — weak and easily broken bones — and its precursor, osteopenia. Calcium has many other uses. It’s an ingredient in many antacids.
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Q. Do calcium supplements have side effects?
When taken by mouth: Calcium is LIKELY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth and in recommended amounts (about 1000-1200 mg daily). Calcium can cause some minor side effects such as belching or gas. But calcium is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in doses above the daily tolerable upper intake level (UL).
Q. What is the best time to take calcium tablets?
Calcium carbonate should be taken with food. Stomach acid produced while eating helps your body absorb calcium carbonate. Total daily dose. Calcium is best absorbed when it’s taken in smaller doses (typically less than 600 milligrams at one time).
Q. Does taking calcium at night help you sleep?
Found in all dairy products, calcium combines with the tryptophan you’ve eaten to create more melatonin, 3 a sleep-inducing hormone that your body also produces naturally.
Q. Can I take vitamin C and D3 together?
No interactions were found between Vitamin C and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Q. Can I take zinc everyday?
People use oral zinc to help treat colds, but it can decrease the effectiveness of certain drugs and cause side effects. The recommended daily amount of zinc is 8 milligrams (mg) for women and 11 mg for adult men.
