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Calcium Side Effects

Health Encyclopedia: Calcium In Diet

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Diet - calcium

Side Effects

Increased calcium for a limited periods does not normally cause side effects. However, receiving a large amount of calcium over a long period of time raises the risk of kidney stones in some people.

Those who do not receive enough calcium over a long period of time can develop calcium deficiency. This condition leads to osteoporosis, loss of the jaw bone, hypertension, and other disorders.

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...available to help prevent influenza and pneumonia. Any infection should be treated promptly. Supplemental calcium and vitamin D are important to help to preserve bone mass against osteoporosis.... Read more »

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...stop smoking. A doctor should be notified if the patient takes any of the following medications: calcium channel blockers, ß-agonists, a-adrenergic agonists, theophylline, nitrates, and... Read more »

Migraine Issues: How is migraine treated?

...blocks the effect of serotonin on vessel constriction, but causes serious side effects in some people. Calcium channel blockers, including diltiazem (trade name Cardizem), nicardipine (trade name... Read more »

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...evidence suggests that exercise may help develop bone mass in teenagers more effectively than high calcium intake. High-intensity exercises may be particularly bone-strengthening in young people.... Read more »

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