May 24/London/British Medical Journal -- Excessive calcium intake, more than the recommended daily dose, can play a role in increasing the risk of bone fracture, claimed a recent Swedish study against the common belief that suggests elder people, especially above 50, to take calcium supplements in order to maintain the bone health.
During the course of the study, the researchers have analyzed around 60,000 women while observed their food habits, particularly for calcium intake, as well as fracture rates over a period of 19 years and found that more than recommended daily amount of calcium could impart negative health effects.