by Katherine Crawford M.S.

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.

However, can taking extra calcium really make a difference in your fat loss efforts?

Probably not. After looking at the numbers, I can honestly say that the amount fat you could potentially lose would not be that noticeable. Moreover, I have concerns about blocking the absorption of fat.

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. Reduced iron absorption. The human body is a very complex organism. If you do X there will always be effect Y. And calcium is NO exception here. Take too much calcium and you’ll impair the absorption of iron. And iron is critical for bringing oxygen to all your tissues?

2. Net negative calcium levels. Ironically, taking calcium in the antacid form can accelerate the loss of calcium and leave you with levels that are lower than before. So try to get calcium from other types of supplements, and if possible, from whole food sources.

3. Painful stones. Kidney stones are not fun by any stretch of the imagination. And if you have a history here, then calcium supplementation should be done under the supervision of a qualified doctor.

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!

About the Author:
Highly regarded author, Katherine Crawford, a Harvard fitness physiologist and recent flabby arms refugee, teaches women how to get rid of arm fat. Discover how to get sexy arms by exploring her website about how to get toned arms now!

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