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11. Taking a calcium supplement four times a day at 400mg per dose

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 04:58 PM

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Taking a calcium supplement four times a day at 400mg per dose, or 1600mg total, may be excessive. The recommended daily intake for most adults is 1,000mg, and the upper limit is 2,500mg. Taking too much calcium can increase the risk of kidney stones and other health problems, according to the Mayo Clinic. It's important to consult with a doctor or registered dietitian to determine the appropriate calcium dosage for individual needs, as noted by WebMD.

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Found out I have a hairline fracture in my foot. [View all] BlueKota Apr 2025 OP

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Apr 2025 #1

No supplements, but I do drink Almond milk, but he encouraged me BlueKota Apr 2025 #2

I'll pm you. SheltieLover Apr 2025 #3

Thank you! BlueKota Apr 2025 #4

Yw! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #5

A nurse said to me once after a doctor left the room BlueKota Apr 2025 #6

Absolutely! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #7

Personal experiences are good to know too. BlueKota Apr 2025 #8

Absolutely! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #10

Taking a calcium supplement four times a day at 400mg per dose Ptah Apr 2025 #11

I am going to call my Primary Care Doc BlueKota Apr 2025 #12

That's much wiser than relying on some internet anecdote. Ptah Apr 2025 #14

I heard that calcium can deposit in the heart Marthe48 Apr 2025 #15

wow -- ow! rurallib Apr 2025 #9

Thank you. BlueKota Apr 2025 #13

Have you thought about getting a bone density test? Marthe48 Apr 2025 #16