Calcium intake
Low levels of electrolytes in your system can contribute to leg cramps, especially calcium, potassium, magnesium and sodium. A prenatal vitamin can usually provide enough of these elements to prevent cramping, but adding an extra supplement or foods rich in calcium and potassium can help to prevent this from occurring.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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I am 60 and was told i need 1000 mg calcium intake daily. Can i take 500 mg calcium pills daily and balance food. Is calcium magnesium pill better?
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How do you increase your calcium intake whrn pregnant?
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What can I do to up my calcium intake but not agitate my kidneys?
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How much nonfat milk should I drink a day to get the daily recommended calcium intake?
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People say it's better not to drink milk, but isn't it an important factor for calcium intake?
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Some people say you're better off not drinking milk, but isn't it an important factor for calcium intake?
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What may cause slightly below norm blood calcium levels over multiple years in a F 27yo with osteoperosis but good calcium intake & sun exposure?
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I go the gym on and off but recently both my knees are in pain for the first time 'm 22 and it really worries me. Should i increase my calcium intake?
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Can calcium intake cause renal stones?
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Do I need to increase my calcium intake to help heal a broken leg?
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Should I increase my calcium intake to help strengthen my baby's bones?
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My daughter is 9 months old and has not yet started teething. Do I need to give her some calcium intake?
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My son is 21 months old. Stopped drinking formula 5months ago and will not allow anynear him. What can i give him to ensure sufficient calcium intake?
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Do I need to increase calcium intake with a broken arm as teen boy?
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A 34-year old female asked:
I don't know if I have sialolith I don't have dental how do I find out .i never had it before & I've increased calcium intake how can I send a pic?
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A 28-year old female asked:
My 2years old boy refuse to drink milk all kinds and flavours, i m worried about calcium intake, he take limited amount of dairy product occasionaly?
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There was an ankle problem so I did x-ray. The X-ray was normal but doctor said it show less of calcium. What should I take for calcium intake?
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Have osteoporosis. What is best calcium intake now with a hairline fracture?
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Which is more effective for someone with testicular microlithiasis? Should they reduce their calcium intake or increase their vitamin d intake?
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How many IUs of vitamin D2 and IUs of vitamin D3 does an adult male vegan need on a daily basis? Does it depend on his calcium intake? Is it ok to take vitamin D in morning pills and take in calcium in different meals throughout the day?
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Calcium and vitd intake prob low through my 17w pregnancy. Can i pick up can compensate to fix things or is damage to baby done and final?
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What causes delayed dentition? Pt has adequate calcium/vit d intake and is otherwise well nourished.
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I'm lactose but i start drinking silk almond milk can that help with , aging of the bones? And how much calcium should I intake?
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I have a slight low white blood cell count. I don't intake calcium or vitamin D very much can that be the cause?
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If I increase my intake of calcium can I stop or reverse osteoporosis?
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What are some healthy alternatives for kids to intake enough calcium without it being excess?
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Could intake of calcium carbonate with magnesium and vitamin d, american ginseng, and gingko biloba at once impair the absorption of one another?
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How much calcium a day? Like if I am 16 and need 1300mg of calcium a day should I make sure that my body have absorbed 1300mg of calcium or just consume total intake of 1300mg calcium which in this case not all the 1300mg will be absorbed?
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How to balance calcium absorption with minimum carbs intake?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Has the traditional diet of the Eskimos, such as the Inuit, been shown to increase the risk of any diseases? (e.g. some Eskimo areas do not have much calcium available; local produce has almost no fibre sources; very high protein & high fat intake)?
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