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Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Who should consider calcium supplements?
More isn't always better: Too much calcium has risks
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The benefits of calcium
The risks of too little calcium
Calcium requirements
Calcium and diet
Calcium and vitamin D
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Do calcium supplements have risks?
Types of calcium supplements
Choosing calcium supplements
More isn't always needed or better
More isn't always better: Too much calcium has risks
Content
The benefits of calcium
The risks of too little calcium
Calcium requirements
Calcium and diet
Calcium and vitamin D
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Do calcium supplements have risks?
Types of calcium supplements
Choosing calcium supplements
More isn't always needed or better
The risks of too little calcium
If you don't get enough calcium, you may have issues with bone growth or weakness. Children, adolescents and adults 50 and older are at risk of having low calcium levels.
- Children may not reach their full potential adult height if calcium levels are low.
- Adults are at risk of bone conditions such as osteoporosis or osteomalacia due to low bone mass if they do not get enough calcium. These conditions may cause bones to break more easily or become soft.
