Both low and high calcium intake are associated with increased risk of death from all causes and specifically from cardiovascular disease. High calcium intake over 1400 mg per day seems to be more risky when the calcium comes from supplements rather than food sources.
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Calcium Supplements May Raise Women's Heart Risk
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BMJ. 2013 Feb 12;346:f228.
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