Don't stop taking your calcium supplements just yet. Recent health headlines would have you believe that if you take calcium supplements you could be increasing your chances of having a heart attack.
How much is too much calcium? Around 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day is all your body really needs, if you are at high risk for osteoporosis. Getting as much as 2,200 mg has been shown to be relatively ...
Q: To help protect my bones, I have been taking a daily calcium supplement since my periods stopped about five years ago. But now I wonder if this is too much calcium, since I also drink a couple ...