Warning for calcium supplement users: excess may have serious consequences

Warning for calcium supplement users: excess may have serious consequences

It would seem that if calcium is beneficial, having more of it should be even better. However, this is not the case. Excessive calcium levels in the blood, called hypercalcemia, can lead to bone weakening, digestive disorders, kidney problems, and other symptoms – ranging from mild to severe.

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Dietitian Samantha MacLeod describes hypercalcemia simply: it is a condition where there is too much calcium in the blood. But can eating a lot of calcium-rich food alone cause hypercalcemia? To answer this question, the latest scientific data and expert insights are reviewed, writes “EatingWell.”

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