Recent studies suggest that there's been too much focus on calcium for bone health and fracture prevention . Calcium is a mineral present in many foods. The body needs calcium to maintain strong bones and carry out many important functions. Almost all calcium is stored in the bones and teeth, where it supports its structure and stiffness.
What is the amount needed for men and women? What foods give us more calcium?
Africa is different. In Ghana, calcium deficiencies still exist especially among children so calcium is still needed. Intensify health education on the need to consume calcium foods still needs great intensification especially in the local communities
As a chemical pathologist I would suggest a target albumin adjusted total serum calcium to be on the lower side of normality i.e., 2.20 (Normal range: 2.05 to 2.60 mmol/L).
Most of the extra whether as calcium tabs, supplements or from any other sources can lead to excessive calcium levels, may be transitory to cause hypercalciuria(increase calcium in urine). This excessive calcium can lead to stones (check stone composition, Almost 90% have increase calcium) & slowly cause decline in kidney function. Moreover excessive calcium levels can lead to ectopic deposition in certain other areas.
So if someone really have a problem leading to hypocalcemia, the supplemented calcium.should be around 2.20 mmol/L or low.
FINAL WORDS: Avoid unnecessary calcium supplements & Dr to must review total calcium to avoid over dosage.
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Dr Sikandar Hayat
Yes it does and above i explained how and what level needs to be targeted.
Though i believe your kidney may be damaged by reasons other than this. Kidney diseases are caused by multiple other diseases.
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We really need calcium because we are busy at working all the day and do not care in the selection of our foods.
Calcium is also intake with drinking water, especially mineral waters, which are in ionized form and have better availability in the human body. Studies have shown that at least one third of calcium and magnesium should be taken with drinking water and the rest through food. Different and balanced nutrition will not cause excess calcium.
thanks for all your contributions, a lot of very important information
I guess Catia Cillóniz u also need to conclude the discussion for overall guidance.
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