Is calcium overrrated ?

[anthrax]

Calcium is said to be an essential mineral that we should take w/o restriction

But new studies (I'll try to find them out) seem to prove that Ca is not such a great nutrient

... and that we don't need huge amount of it

what's your opinion on it ?

 

[Mr.X]

Good absorption, proven supplement; I dont' see the doubt. Many studies are flawed in one way or another, I say just go w/ it.

Mr.X

 

[danielson]

i read studies that said high dose calcium can increase prostrate size....

other than that i havent seen anything negative about it, i worry about my bones and the trauma they take ever day so i tend to try and keep my calcium levels high (lots of veg plus milk is enough)

 

[Deleted member 33117]

Anything over 2000 mg a day has the potential for some side effects in some people, but you should have no problems on 1500-2000 mg everyday, regardless of your predisposition. Studies have shown that an optimal intake of calcium (about 1500 mg a day on average, which most people do NOT get), can increase insulin sensitivity, speed up fat loss (this effect is more pronounced in women), and can help inhance athletic performance.