What are the side effects of taking too much calcium?

Answer 1

Our kidneys generally get rid of the excess calcium that we take in. However, too much calcium may lead to the formation of kidney stones. Since the kidneys are getting rid of a lot of calcium, the calcium crystals precipitate in the urine and if we do not take enough water, they form bigger and bigger crystals. Luckily now, kidney stones may be removed non-surgically.

Answer 2

Our kidneys generally get rid of the excess dietary calcium that we take in. However, too much calcium may lead to the formation of kidney stones. Since the kidneys are getting rid of a lot of calcium, the calcium crystals precipitate in the urine and if we do not take enough water, they form bigger and bigger crystals. Luckily now, kidney stones may be removed non-surgically.

If calcium gets into our body intravenously, yes, too much calcium will cause your heart to beat erratically and it can kill you.

Answer 3

Just like any nutrient or mineral, you can have too little or too much. Your body stores calcium in the bones, right? Well, when your calcium level is too low, it leeches calcium from your bones to keep your blood calcium up. So the basic idea is to replace this calcium deficiency if you have one, but yes you can have too much.

Your body has trouble absorbing a whole lot of calcium at one time too. Like say, instead of one huge portion of calcium in the morning, try spreading it out throughout the day.

Answer 4

If you're taking 4,000 mg of calcium per day, you're taking much too much, and I urge you to reduce the amount immediately. We all need calcium to regulate nerve and muscle functions and build strong bones. You can get adequate amounts from your diet if you eat a lot of cooked greens (collards have most), molasses, sesame seeds, broccoli, and tofu (be sure to read package labels to make sure calcium was used in its preparation), as well as calcium-fortified soy milk, Orange Juice and, of course, dairy products. ( I hope this helped.)

Answer 5

Yes, it can be. High levels of dietary calcium can lead to a form of kidney stones.

Answer 6

yes you can take in too much calcium

Answer 7

Yes