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Can Calcium Supplements Be Taken When Blood Calcium Levels Are High?
Question: Hi, I recently had a blood calcium done. It was high normal 10.6. I don't take supplements. My doctor just says its normal. But, I want to take calcium supplements. Will that throw me into a abnormal range? I am 61.
Brief Answer:
Yes you can, Consult endocrinologist
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
NOF national Osteoporosis foundation give 19 risk factors of which some are unmodifiable e.g., racial origin, age, gender, family history and some are modifiable. (e.g., cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol use, inactive lifestyle).The two that are easy to manage are low vitamin D and low calcium intake.
Now your levels are pretty normal. But calcium is a Recommended on daily basis. The body allows absorption of only about 20% to 30% of ingested calcium. The National Academy of Sciences recommends a calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,200 mg/day for all adults and 1,300 mg for pregnant and lactating females ages 14 to 18.
SO yes you can take calcium supplements.And if you take them in mentioned ranges i am sure they won't throw you in abnormal ranges.Your high levels may not be due to more calcium but due to degenerating bones of old age leading to calcium release. Consult your endocrinologist for further opinion and prevent any trouble like osteoporosis.
I hope it helps.Dont forget to close the discussion please.
Take care
Yes you can, Consult endocrinologist
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking!
NOF national Osteoporosis foundation give 19 risk factors of which some are unmodifiable e.g., racial origin, age, gender, family history and some are modifiable. (e.g., cigarette smoking, excessive alcohol use, inactive lifestyle).The two that are easy to manage are low vitamin D and low calcium intake.
Now your levels are pretty normal. But calcium is a Recommended on daily basis. The body allows absorption of only about 20% to 30% of ingested calcium. The National Academy of Sciences recommends a calcium intake of 1,000 to 1,200 mg/day for all adults and 1,300 mg for pregnant and lactating females ages 14 to 18.
SO yes you can take calcium supplements.And if you take them in mentioned ranges i am sure they won't throw you in abnormal ranges.Your high levels may not be due to more calcium but due to degenerating bones of old age leading to calcium release. Consult your endocrinologist for further opinion and prevent any trouble like osteoporosis.
I hope it helps.Dont forget to close the discussion please.
Take care
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