Cal-EZ Blog

Calcium supplements have gotten a lot of pounding in the press in recent years. One question that seems to be asked is, “Should I take calcium in smaller doses?” The simple answer to this is yes.

It is known that the body absorbs calcium best at amounts of 500 mg or less at a given time.

When taking calcium supplements, the recommended dietary allowances are a good starting place but it's not unusual for doctors to prescribe more or less depending on lab test results or specific needs. When trying Cal-EZ calcium and vitamin D supplement for the first time, you should work with your doctor to get you started on the right dose. You can do that by testing the amount of calcium in your blood both before and after you start Cal-EZ and by paying close attention to your body. For patients with high calcium requirements it's probably safest to start off matching milligram for milligram. 

Are you taking too much calcium? Having too much calcium in the blood is called hypercalcemia.

It can be brought on by a number of things including

• Taking too much calcium or vitamin D
• Elevated vitamin D levels
• Overactive parathyroid glands (hyperparathyroidism)
• Certain medications (eg, lithium, which can cause hyperparathyroidism)
• Dehydration
• Certain cancers (eg, bone, breast, parathyroid) 

So how do I know if I'm taking too much calcium?