Sun, Jan-12-03, 19:19
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Plan: IF +LC
Stats: 287/165/165
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Progress: 100%
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Deb, there are problems associated with too much calcium (regulara calcium) but it's in the range of doses exceeding 2,000mg. As for the coral calcium, this is from the FAQ of the supplier for Barefoot Coral Calcium:
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Q - Are there any side effects of coral calcium?
There can be side effects of taking too much coral calcium (three to four times the usual dose) can lead to such side effects as constipation, dry mouth, a continuing headache, increased thirst, irritability, loss of appetite, depression, a metallic taste in the mouth, and fatigue. A normal daily intake of calcium (1,000-1,500 mg) along with magnesium and potassium is all that is needed to experience the healthful benefits of providing the body with adequate calcium. Higher doses of calcium are not better, and in fact the unnecessary calcium is not utilized by the body.
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The body does have mechanisms to deal with too much calcium being ingested, however doses exceeding 4g per day can override this. The two most serious effects of calcium overdose are renal damage and the deposit of calcium in other areas of the body besides the bones. Anyone taking too much calcium might experience constipation or acid stomach (which is why it's good to take the magnesium, as it has an opposite effect with regard to constipation). It's best to keep supplements limited to 1500mg.
I would think if you took 600mg of regular cal w/ the mag and 600mg of the coral you'd be in the clear, though, Deb.
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