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Concurrently taking lithium and calcium can cause high calcium levels (hypercalcemia).
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Too much vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the digestive tract, contributing to high calcium (hypercalcemia).
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
High blood calcium levels, or hypercalcemia, may cause symptoms like nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, and excessive thirst.
—Barbara Brody, Health, 9 June 2024
People who take calcium supplements: Lysine may increase the amount of calcium your body absorbs, which could potentially lead to hypercalcemia.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
In more extreme cases, hypercalcemia (high serum calcium) or hypercalciuria (high urine calcium) can cause poor muscle tone, renal insufficiency, weight loss, fatigue, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, and a higher risk of heart disease.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Also, if someone is taking very high doses of vitamin D for health reasons (as directed by their doctor), taking vitamin K may help reduce certain risks associated with vitamin D toxicity, such as the buildup of calcium in the bloodstream, also known as hypercalcemia.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Individuals with certain conditions such as hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) or heart disease should exercise caution when taking high doses of vitamin D.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
However, excessive intake can lead to adverse effects, such as hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Too much vitamin D increases calcium absorption in the digestive tract, contributing to high calcium (hypercalcemia).
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
High blood calcium levels, or hypercalcemia, may cause symptoms like nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, and excessive thirst.
—Barbara Brody, Health, 9 June 2024
People who take calcium supplements: Lysine may increase the amount of calcium your body absorbs, which could potentially lead to hypercalcemia.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 6 June 2024
In more extreme cases, hypercalcemia (high serum calcium) or hypercalciuria (high urine calcium) can cause poor muscle tone, renal insufficiency, weight loss, fatigue, polyuria, heart arrhythmias, and a higher risk of heart disease.
—Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Also, if someone is taking very high doses of vitamin D for health reasons (as directed by their doctor), taking vitamin K may help reduce certain risks associated with vitamin D toxicity, such as the buildup of calcium in the bloodstream, also known as hypercalcemia.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Individuals with certain conditions such as hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium in the blood) or heart disease should exercise caution when taking high doses of vitamin D.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Aug. 2023
However, excessive intake can lead to adverse effects, such as hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood).
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Aug. 2023
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“Hypercalcemia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypercalcemia. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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hypercalcemia
noun
hy·per·cal·ce·mia
variants
or chiefly British hypercalcaemia
: the presence of an excess of calcium in the blood
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