Nov 1, 2022 · Calcium is important for bone health throughout your life. Although diet is the best way to get calcium, calcium supplements may be an option if your diet falls short. Before you …

Mar 8, 2024 · Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium level in the blood becomes too high. Too much calcium in the blood can weaken bones and create kidney stones. It also can …

Oct 10, 2025 · For people who take calcium supplements and multivitamins, it's best to take them at different times of day. Calcium can affect how the body takes in the nutrients iron, zinc and …

May 31, 2025 · A coronary calcium scan is a special computerized tomography (CT) scan of the heart. It looks for calcium deposits in the heart arteries. A buildup of calcium can narrow the …

Jul 9, 2024 · In large amounts, calcium supplements taken by mouth may affect blood pressure medicines called thiazide diuretics. These medicines also are known as water pills. Taking …

Mar 29, 2025 · Calcium channel blockers are medicines used to lower blood pressure. They stop calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Calcium makes the heart and arteries …

Mar 21, 2025 · Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a …

Nov 14, 2024 · More research is needed to know how calcium supplements affect a person's overall risk of heart attack. What is known is that calcium from food sources isn't a concern. …

Jun 1, 2025 · Calcium acetate is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with end stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Calcium acetate works …

Jun 21, 2025 · Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the body doesn't make enough of a key hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH helps control and maintain the right …