I know not enough calcium can cause problems. Can too much cause problems too? Is there a such thing as too much?
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bowlermommy07
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Sure there is. "Overly high intake of calcium that can result in elevated levels of calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia). This can cause muscle weakness and constipation, affect the conduction of electrical impulses in the heart (heart block), lead to calcium stones in the urinary tract (nephrocalcinosis), impair kidney function, and interfere with the absorption of iron, predisposing to iron deficiency." Source: http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2577
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Yes, many people are on low calcium diets and it's tough on women who need calcium when they get older but can't take too much because it worsens certain medical conditions like kidney or urinary stones.
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