Canadian measurements, please!
2007-03-26 08:02:48 · 17 answers · asked by ? 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
"How much is too much calcium? Around 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day is all your body really needs, if you are at high risk for osteoporosis. Getting as much as 2,200 mg has been shown to be relatively safe. The safe upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg per day."
I have to say I'm amazed at some of the ignorant answers! Like the person above me! She never said she was drinking too much milk or taking calcium suppliments! Sheesh people! It's an honest to good question!
2007-03-26 08:13:04 · answer #1 · answered by chicyuna 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Too much calcium in your diet will lead to too much calcium in your bloodstream, a condition known as hypercalcemia. There are symptoms and complications listed below, or go to the website for more info.
Symptoms
Skeletal:
* Bone pain
* Loss of height
* Bowing of the shoulders
* Spinal column curvature
* Pathological fractures
Kidney:
* Flank pain
* Frequent urination
* Frequent thirst
Abdominal:
* Pain
* Nausea and/or vomiting
* Poor appetite
* Constipation
Psychological:
* Irritability
* Memory loss
* Apathy
* Depression
* Dementia
* Coma
Muscular:
* Weakness
* Muscle twitches
* Muscle atrophy
Complications
Skeletal
* Fractures
* Osteoporosis
* Bone cysts
Kidney
* Nephrocalcinosis (calcification of the kidney)
* Kidney stones
* Dehydration
* Kidney failure
Gastrointestinal
* Pancreatitis
* Peptic ulcer disease
* Hypertension
Recommended Daily Calcium Intake
Infants
birth-6 months - 400 mg / day
6-12 months - 600 mg / day
Children
1-5 years - 800 mg / day
6-11 years - 800-1200 mg / day
Adolescents & Young adults
11-24 years - 1200-1500 mg / day
Women
25-50 years - 1000 mg / day
Pregnant or lactating women - 1200-1500 mg / day
Postmenopausal women on estrogen - 1000 mg / day
Postmenopaural women not on estrogen - 1500 mg / day
Men (25-50 years) - 1000 mg / day
All women and men above 65 - 1500 mg / day
Source(s):
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...
http://www.manbir-online.com/htm2/osteo....
2007-03-26 08:07:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Occasionally, too much calcium enters the blood, most often as a result of cancer that has spread to the bones. An overproduction of PTH may also responsible; this is often caused by a tumour in one or more of the parathyroid glands.
Excess production of PTH may occur to compensate for a malfunction in one of the body's other calcium-balancing mechanisms, for example, when the kidneys aren't working properly or when there's a deficiency of vitamin D.
Too much calcium in the blood may cause:
abdominal pain
nausea and vomiting
constipation
loss of appetite
excessive thirst
excessive passing of water
tiredness
weakness
weight loss
Hypercalcaemia can also cause more serious problems such as depression, dehydration, bone fractures, kidney stones and sudden heart attacks.
Treatment depends on how high the levels of calcium are, symptoms and suspected underlying cause. Sometimes no treatment is necessary; at other times, intravenous drugs will be given to lower the calcium levels. Surgery may also be needed to remove the parathyroid glands if they're the source of the problem.
It's difficult to specify how much too much is because it's different for everybody, if you're worried, go and see your doctor.
Lorna
2007-03-26 08:06:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
once again, people obsessed with exact amounts for nutrient/carbs/calories/etc. Obviously you're taking calcium supplements (if you're asking because you think you're drinking too much milk, thats just odd). Here's an idea, stop taking supplements & get your vitamins/minerals where you're supposed to--------- your FOOD. Eat properly. Pretty simple. People have been doing it for thousands of years. We never needed supplements before.
2007-03-26 08:08:30 · answer #4 · answered by Merk 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Anything above the daily recommended dosage. It would take a lot before it became dangerous. Don't like...eat calcium.
2007-03-26 08:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by fancypants 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You probably need about 1000 - 1200 mg per day. but not all at one time. Your body can only absorb about 600 mg at one time. So if you take more you are just wasting it.
2007-03-26 08:15:16 · answer #6 · answered by Ifyouhavetoask... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you begin to grow an outside shell. I'm sorry, I couldn't resist. Something I should be doing but don't. Maybe I'll learn too.
2007-03-26 08:08:15 · answer #7 · answered by Luvatlanta 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i don't know the prescribed limit, but too much calcium in your system can interfere with your bodies ability to absorb other essential nutrients... lay off the cow juice...
2007-03-26 08:08:18 · answer #8 · answered by aa.gabriel 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you should take in too much calcium it would be flushed out when you pee.
2007-03-26 08:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by lady 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I discovered it was too much when my boobs started turning to bone.
C.M: Size B: Booby-licious cups!
2007-03-26 08:07:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋