Intake of proper amount of calcium necessary to prevent risk of other diseases
Posted on: 12/Oct/2016 3:35:47 PM
Recent research studies have shown that intake of excessive calcium increases risks of kidney diseases, heart attack and stroke. It is said that for calcium to be absorbed in the body it is important to have adequate vitamin D. Calcium settles in the arteries instead of the bones and for that reason excess calcium can cause muscle pain, mood disorders, and kidney stones.
A leading consultant of internal medicine says, It is found that vitamin D is important and it is regarded as a type of hormonal replacement therapy. Sufficient levels ensure that there is proper calcium absorption by the body from the daily food. Hence people must opt for more of green leafy vegetables, legumes, beans, salmon and sesame seeds.
A senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Apollo Hospitals explained, Women who are in the menopause stage must take calcium supplements immediately after meals to utilise acidic pH and to minimize gastric irritation. It must not be taken with tea and iron supplements. It has been found that intestinal absorption of calcium is not efficient especially with cereal based diet.
