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Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments

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Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments



Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.1

If your calcium levels are low and your doctor has asked you to take supplements, select a calcium supplement that contains a high amount of calcium in each pill, such as 400 to 600 milligrams.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.2

In case you experience difficulty swallowing large tablets, choose a flavoured, chewable calcium supplement.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.3

To avoid side effects, start taking half a tablet and gradually build up to the amount you need.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.4

The side effects of calcium supplements may include gastric problems, bloating, nausea, diarrhoea, and constipation.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.5

Calcium supplements should be taken after a meal when there is plenty of acid in your stomach to help dissolve the tablet. If the tablet doesn't dissolve, it can't be absorbed and used by your body.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.6

Never take more than 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams of calcium a day, and don't take more than 600 milligrams at one time as the body can't absorb more than 600 milligrams at one time.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.7

Excess calcium is filtered out by your kidneys and may cause kidney stones.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.8

Staying well hydrated helps prevent kidney stones. Be sure to get adequate vitamin D to help your body absorb calcium.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.9

Vitamin D is found in fortified milk or soy milk and also in multivitamin supplements. Look for supplements containing 400 to 800 I U (international units) of vitamin D.

Health Tip - Calcium Suppliments.10

Exposing your skin to sunlight for 15 to 20 minutes a day without sunscreen will also allow your body to make the vitamin D it needs.

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