Strong Bones Are Everyone’s Concern
Taking too much calcium, and ingesting calcium supplements on an empty stomach, warning that high doses of supplemental calcium – 1,200 milligrams or more daily – can clog arteries and raise heart disease risk by 30 percent.
Calcium supplements can protect bones without raising the risk of heart disease as long as one follows a few simple safety rules. Swedish researchers advise a limit of 600 to 700 milligrams daily -- that’s the dose that builds bone strength, without damaging the lining of arteries. It is also important to always pair calcium pills with food so they’ll be absorbed at a slow, steady rate.
