Not too long ago some research from Europe showed that dietary calcium could inhibit the absorption of dietary fat in the intestine. The amount of fat excreted was statistically significant.
Does this mean that extra calcium in your diet could aid fat loss?
If only fat loss could be packaged in a pill, but it’s not. The truth is, the amount of extra fat excreted with additional calcium intake will not have a huge effect on fat loss. And one has to be careful with the idea of blocking fat absorption.
After all, healthy dietary fat is essential for any successful fat loss program.
And you also have to pay attention to the following dangers of high calcium intakes:
1. Compromised iron assimilation. Taking a high amount of one nutrient usually has an effect on another nutrient. And this is the case with calcium and iron. Now remember that iron is critical for maintaining energy levels because it helps transport oxygen throughout your body. Without oxygen there is no life.
2. Lower amounts of calcium. If you take a bunch of antacids to get more calcium, you should probably stop because certain minerals in antacids can actually leave you with a net negative amount of calcium!
3. Kidney stones. Although this usually doesn’t affect healthy individuals, if you have any history of kidney disease then you have to see a doctor before supplementing with calcium. Stones are very painful, after all.
4. D overdose. Some scientists refer to vitamin D as a hormone because it plays such important roles in the body. And getting enough vitamin D is very important for optimal functioning. However, too much of any good thing will eventually become bad for you. Many calcium supplements are also loaded with vitamin D. So be cognizant of how much vitamin D you are getting or you could overdose and suffer from toxicity.
Now calcium supplements aren’t all evil, taking them in excess is. And the tricky part here is that many of the foods we eat can be fortified with a multitude of vitamins and minerals. This can add up as the weeks and months go by. So be careful with what you put in your body!
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