How much calcium is too much?

[MadMike]

I try to aim for 100 to 150 percent of my calcium needs every day. Is it possible to go too far?

[TinaDancer]

I'd say that you shouldn't go over 150 percent. That should be your max

[Freddy]

Yes it is possible to go too far. Taking in too much calcium isn't good for you. You could end up with kidney stones, a buildup of calcium in your blood vessels, and have trouble absorbing zinc among other issues. On average, you should aim for between 1,000 - 2,000 mg of calcium a day. To find out more specifically what your calcium requirements are for your age and gender, talk to your doctor.

[TroyBurger]

Yikes! I had no idea that too much calcium could cause so many problems. Thanks for the heads up there Freddy.

[Firefly77]

I'd stick to around 100%. You really don't want to make a habit of ingesting more than you need. As Freddy pointed out, too much calcium can lead to a whole mess of unwanted problems.

[Bonnie]

I'd stick to around 100%. You really don't want to make a habit of ingesting more than you need. As Freddy pointed out, too much calcium can lead to a whole mess of unwanted problems.

True, but it's probably better to go slightly over than slightly under

[ChristySmiles]

This is interesting. I always knew that calcium was important but I never knew that it could be dangerous to your health if you got too much and I didn't know that it's important to aim higher than 100%. I love this forum! I've learned so much!!!