Five times you should not take Calcium supplements
09/19/2016 / By slendernews
Article by The Times of India
Calcium is an extremely important mineral in the body. It is needed for healthy bones and teeth and also needed for the smooth functioning of heart, nerves, and even the blood-clotting systems. But here are some important rules:
Potentially dangerous calcium supplementation is known to cause gastrointestinal side effects such as constipation and dyspepsia and also interfere with absorption of various medications such as anti-hypertensives and anti-epileptics. So consult your doctor.
It should be noted that calcium supplements may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including cholesterol tests), possibly causing false tests results.
Time your calcium and multi vitamin tablets. Taking them together can interfere with the absorption of iron in multi vitamin. So don’t take the two together.
Caffeine can decrease calcium absorption, and possibly lead to osteoporosis. Ingestion of oxalates (as in chocolate and spinach), iron (as in liver and raisins), and phytates (found in whole grains) also impair calcium absorption.
Smoking and alcohol not only increase the risk of osteoporosis but may also interfere with the absorption of calcium in your body. Consider quitting the habit if you want better results.
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