Dietary sources of calcium are very common, so calcium deficiency isn’t usually a problem. However, some people have conditions that cause them to digest too much calcium from food, which can cause ...

Identifying the areas of our diets that could use a little extra attention is a tricky business. Take calcium deficiency, for example: Though calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, and a ...

To help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth - common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns - low-dose calcium supplementation (equivalent to one 500-milligram pill per ...

The World Health Organization recommends 1500 to 2000 mg of calcium daily as supplementation, divided into three doses, for pregnant persons in populations with low dietary calcium intake in order to ...

This article was originally published on HCP Live. This version has been lightly edited. Adequate magnesium and calcium intake, which is associated with improved nutritional status, may reduce ...

Calcium may interact with supplements you are taking, such as magnesium and vitamin D, reducing absorption and affecting ...