What is Calcium?
CATEGORY: Supplements
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Calcium is a mineral essential to the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. As a supplement it is available in several different formulations including calcium carbonate (chalk), citrate, and phosphate. Calcium supplements may be recommended to people at risk of osteoporosis.
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How do members experience Calcium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 522 | 62 | |
| Osteopenia | 304 | 59 | |
| Osteoporosis | 133 | 20 | |
| Hypoparathyroidism | 95 | 4 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 33 | 7 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 9 | |
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Bladder inflammation | 1 | |
| Bowel irregularity | 1 | |
| Diarrhea | 1 | |
| Eosinophilic gastroenteritis | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 15 | |
| None | 167 |
Member evaluations
amcor2002
evaluated on May 15, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for pyroluria syndrome: None
- Side effects: None
murrayPD
evaluated on May 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
KipWong
evaluated on Feb 28, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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