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Bookmark or Share- Calcium supplements: When should they be taken? - Mayo ClinicTake calcium carbonate with food. The acid the stomach makes while eating helps the body absorb calcium carbonate. Total daily dose. It's best to take calcium in smaller doses. Smaller doses most often means 500 milligrams or less at a time. To take 1,000 mg of calcium a day, split it into two or more doses over the day. Other medicines.
- Osteoporosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicGood sources of calcium include: Low-fat dairy products. Dark green leafy vegetables. Canned salmon or sardines with bones. Soy products, such as tofu. Calcium-fortified cereals and orange juice. If you find it difficult to get enough calcium from your diet, consider taking calcium supplements. However, too much calcium has been linked to ...
- Pregnancy diet: Focus on these essential nutrients - Mayo ClinicTo enhance the absorption of iron from plant sources and supplements, pair them with a food or drink high in vitamin C — such as orange juice, tomato juice or strawberries. If you take iron supplements with orange juice, avoid the calcium-fortified variety. Although calcium is an essential nutrient during pregnancy, it can decrease iron ...
- Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?More research is needed to know how calcium supplements affect a person's overall risk of heart attack. What is known is that calcium from food sources isn't a concern. Food sources of calcium include dairy products and leafy green vegetables. Taking calcium with vitamin D does provide a benefit for people who have bone loss or too little calcium.
- Parathyroidectomy - Mayo ClinicThis usually lasts only a few days or a few weeks after surgery. Your health care provider may advise that you take calcium after surgery to prevent low calcium. Typically, blood calcium eventually returns to a healthy level. Rarely, hypocalcemia may be permanent. If so, calcium supplements, and sometimes vitamin D, may be needed long term.
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