Jan 21, 2026 · A healthy diet is the best way to get the calcium you need. But calcium supplements may be an option if you don't get enough from your diet. Before you think about increasing your calcium …

Mar 21, 2025 · Vitamin D is a nutrient the body needs, along with calcium, to build bones and keep them healthy. The body can absorb calcium only if it has enough vitamin D. Calcium is a major part of …

Oct 10, 2025 · For people who take calcium supplements and multivitamins, it's best to take them at different times of day. Calcium can affect how the body takes in the nutrients iron, zinc and …

Oct 11, 2025 · Calcium supplements can interfere with how the body absorbs medications used to treat hypothyroidism.

Jul 9, 2024 · In large amounts, calcium supplements taken by mouth may affect blood pressure medicines called thiazide diuretics. These medicines also are known as water pills. Taking large …

Apr 25, 2025 · Rickets is the softening and weakening of bones in children, often because of an extreme and prolonged vitamin D or calcium deficiency. Rare inherited problems also can cause rickets. …

Feb 1, 2026 · Medicines such as antacids, calcium, or vitamin supplements will also decrease the absorption of alendronate. If you are using alendronate oral liquid, drink at least 2 ounces (a quarter …

Mar 29, 2025 · Calcium channel blockers are medicines used to lower blood pressure. They stop calcium from entering the cells of the heart and arteries. Calcium makes the heart and arteries …

Jun 21, 2025 · Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition in which the body doesn't make enough of a key hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH helps control and maintain the right balance of two …

Nov 11, 2024 · Complications Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) can cause escalating problems, including: Poor absorption of fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Bile salts, which are …