How is taking more than 125mg of calcium a day classed as being safe?
recenlyty started taken caltrate in doses of 1 or 2 tabs at 600mg each, felt uncomfatable with wind/bloating feeling,nausea,sweats etc..I stopped when i realized after a little research proves 600mg to 1200mg is way above recomended 125mg per day .How is calcium safe at extreme levels?
In what situations could you safely take more than 125mg of calcium a day?
- Posted:
- 3 Jul 2010 by calcified
- Topics:
- caltrate, nausea/vomiting, abdominal distension
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3 Jul 2010
For general supplementation purposes, the recommended Adequate Intakes (AIs) for calcium are as follows:
0 to 6 months:210 mg daily
7 to 12 months: 270 mg daily
1 to 3 years: 500 mg daily
4 to 8 years: 800 mg daily
9 to 18 years: 1300 mg daily
19 to 50 years: 1000 mg daily
51 years and older: 1200 mg daily
Nausea and vomiting, muscle weakness, and excessive drowsiness are some of the possible symptoms that may occur with an overdose of calcium. Symptoms of an overdose may occur if your dosage exceeds the Tolerable Upper Intake Level" (UL), which is 2500 mg (2.5 grams) daily. If you happen to take too much calcium, be sure to seek medical attention right away. Hope this helps?
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