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Does calcium cause constipation?

April 26, 2017calcium cause constipation

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Does calcium cause constipation?

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It has not been scientifically proven that either dietary calcium or calcium supplements would cause constipation. However, some people complain about constipation after eating dairy products (which are high in calcium), taking calcium supplements or other medications containing calcium. On the other hand, elevated level of calcium in the blood serum (hypercalcemia) does cause constipation (1).