DISADVANTAGES OF LOW CALCIUM LEVEL
Low Calcium: A low blood calcium level usually implies abnormal function of the glands that produce parathyroid hormone responsible for regulating calcium levels. Calcium deficiency is rarely due to low dietary calcium intake since the skeleton (bones) provides a large reserve of calcium for maintaining normal blood levels. High sodium intake results in increased loss of calcium in the urine, possibly due to competition between sodium and calcium for re-uptake in the kidney. Because urinary losses account for about half of the difference in calcium retention among individuals, dietary sodium has a large potential to influence bone loss.
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Low Calcium: In adult women, each extra gram of sodium consumed per day is projected to produce an additional rate of bone loss of 1% per year if all the calcium loss comes from the skeleton. As dietary protein intake increases, the urinary excretion of calcium also increases. High protein intakes have been associated with poor recovery from osteoporotic fractures and an increased hip fracture risk.
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Low Calcium: Low calcium intake in growing individuals may prevent the attainment of optimal peak bone mass. Once peak bone mass is achieved, inadequate calcium intake may contribute to accelerated bone loss and ultimately to the development of osteoporosis. Low calcium levels in the blood can occur in kidney failure when there is insufficient Vitamin D available, or in people who have already had surgery to remove their parathyroid glands. Low calcium levels may cause no symptoms. Very low levels can cause muscle twitching and spasms, especially in the face and arms.
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Low Calcium: Low calcium symptoms include the following: Numbness and tingling sensations in the perioral area or in the fingers and toes. Muscle cramps, particularly in the back and lower extremities; may progress to carp pedal spasm, wheezing; may develop from bronchospasm. Calcium deficiency is usually easy to treat. It typically involves adding more calcium to your diet. Do not self-treat by taking a lot of calcium supplements. Taking more than the recommended dose without your doctor’s approval can lead to serious issues like kidney stones.