In fact too
much calcium supplementation in pill form can lead to kidney stones and, potentially, a higher risk of heart disease.
Not exact matches
While
much ado is made about what form of supplemental
calcium is the best — liquid versus solid, for example — or the ecologically destructive coral
calcium versus
calcium carbonate (which is basically chalk), the reality is that when you talk about
supplementation, the various forms matter little because they are all, at least as far as the body is concerned, unnatural.
I absolutely agree that we have chronic Mag deficit due to too
much Calcium fortification and Mag depleted soils where our vegetables grow... I strongly recommend Mag (Taurate)
supplementation to people suffering from mental disorders, and more than that together with fish oil omega 3.
Now, if your kitty is sick or is suffering some form of micronutrient deficiency such as a reduction in circulating iron or
calcium or even potassium, then
supplementation with these minerals can provide the
much - needed benefit.
Naturally occurring hypercalcemia (too
much calcium in the blood stream) can lead to pancreatitis and it is likely that over
supplementation with
calcium or calcitriol could also lead to pancreatitis.
Feeding too
much meat without adequate
calcium supplementation can result in hyperparathyroidism, poor bone mineralization and increased risk of fractures in dogs (Morris et al. 1971).