What you should know about calcium supplements

This video is meant to expand your general knowledge about living a healthy life and is NOT a substitute for seeking medical advice. Please consult with your doctor before making changes in your health practices, diet and self-care.

In this video, Family Medicine physician Dr. Sanaz Majd answers the most common questions she gets asked regarding calcium and calcium supplementation, including:

• How much calcium do we need?
• Is it okay to get all our calcium from a supplement?
• Which type of calcium supplement is best?
• Should calcium be avoided by those prone to kidney stones?
• What about the risk of cardiovascular disease?”
• Should we take calcium with vitamin D?
• Do certain calcium supplements contain lead?

Calcium is a mineral with several important functions. These include:

• Helping to build bones and keeping teeth healthy
• Regulating muscle contractions, including heartbeat
• Making sure blood clots normally

A lack of calcium can lead to rickets in children, and osteomalacia or osteoporosis in later life.

Learn more about calcium here. View a chart with the calcium content of common foods, here.

View the original video here.

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