Why Too Much Calcium Can Be a Problem
The goal should be meeting nutritional needs—not consuming as much calcium as possible.
Excessive supplemental calcium can cause problems in some people, including constipation and gastrointestinal discomfort. Certain individuals also need to be particularly cautious because of kidney problems, a history of kidney stones, abnormal blood-calcium levels, or interactions with medications.
Calcium can also interfere with the absorption of certain medicines when taken at the same time.
This is one reason it is useful to discuss calcium supplementation with a healthcare professional
