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Calcium is a mineral that is an essential part of bones and teeth. The heart, nerves, and blood-clotting systems also need calcium to work. The amount of calcium pills needed depends on calcium you obtain from food sources. Compounds used in supplements are calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium phosphate.
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The mechanism of action of calcium pills is through inhibition of PTH secretion. Calcium also acts by calcium receptor mechanism.
Dosage of calcium pills depend on age and sex and should be taken under medical supervision. The RDA based on age is: 1-3 years, 700 mg; 4-8 years, 1000 mg; 9-18 years, 1300 mg; 19-70 years, 1000 mg; 70+ years, 1200 mg; Pregnant or Lactating (under 19 years), 1300 mg; Pregnant or Lactating (19-50 years), 1000 mg. While, the daily tolerable upper intake level (UL) set by The Institute of Medicine is +300g-500mg of recommended dose.
Calcium pills raise calcium levels in hypocalcaemia patients, Prevents low calcium levels and in osteoporosis treatment, Used as an antacid and also Reduces phosphate levels in renal patients, Reduces symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS),Increases fetal bone density in pregnant women with low calcium intake and Reduces thyroid hormone levels kidney failure patients
Calcium pills are ALMOST SAFE for people when taken in recommended doses. Calcium can cause some minor side effects such as belching or gas and loss of appetite. Higher doses increase the chance of having serious side effects.
