Is it safe to consume 1000mg of calcium in one day?

Answer 1

Yes. That's the recommended daily intake for most people (as a minimum). 1,200-1,500 for pregnant women, women after menopause, and people in puberty. :)

Answer 2

Yes, it is safe to consume 1 gram of calcium per day but you should also recognize that you may not need it.

Calcium as well as all other minerals have antagonists and co-factor agents that can limit or increase their bioavailability in your body. Let's assume for a moment that you do not have an adequate amount of magnesium in your body (an antagonist of calcium). Without a proper ratio between the two the calcium you take wouldn't be used and calculus formation could occur. Calculus is the depositing of trace amounts of minerals in soft tissues (arteries, veins, joints, etc.).

So, here's my suggestion. Always ask 'why' you should take something before you start taking it and KNOW that the answer given is logical. Secondly, don't go against the advice of your doctor but DO be willing to question him or her. Finally, if you want to know what the ratio between your minerals are so that you have an idea what kind of nutrients your body needs and will respond to, consider having a hair analysis. You can read more about hair analysis on my site.

If you have any questions, please feel free to write and ask.

Lonnie Honeycutt, C.N.C.
Your Health Is My Concern
http://www.betterlifetoday.com

Answer 3

A Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for calcium of 2,500 milligrams per day was established by the National Academy of Sciences in 1997.

For a person of 19-30 years, 1000 mg is recommended

Answer 4

Yes, perfectly normal. Women usually need more than that, especially if they're menopausal. If you have a tendency to have kidney stones though, you need to cut down on calcium and tea. I just learned that the tea and calcium combination can cause kidney stones in people.

Answer 5

THere is no way possible. OUR BODIES ONLY TAKES WHAT IT NEEDS. Why would you want to anyways!