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A seemingly harmless dietary supplement can have serious consequences when taken in large amounts.

Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM Key Takeaways Calcium from food or supplements can raise blood calcium levels slightly within hours, but blood levels are tightly regulated.Unabsorbed calcium ...

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Calcium is usually associated with foods such as dairy and leafy vegetables, but adding some herbs and spices to your foods can help up their calcium content.