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Re: How much calcium is enough???

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:17:27 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hi there,
> I read something recently that said that too much calcium can be a
>problem in adults. I do not consume dairy products. Although, I do drink OJ
>and eat cereal-both "fortified" w/calcium. I also take a calcium supplement.
>
> Can too much calcium be a problem in pregnancy???

Yes but I have never seen it in 35 years of OB.

Could it harm the >fetus?

Highly unlikely.

Also, I have read that certain types of calcium supplements can >have lead in them.

Not if produced in the US.

Can the products that are out on the market, "fortified" >with calcium, carry this lead in them???

Same answer.

RDB

> Thank you,
>Jenny.

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