High calcium

[LaceyLady]

Does/ can high calcium cause PAF or other heart related problems?

[Threecats]

Hi LaceyLady, there is certainly some who believe high calcium can cause PAF , me among them. Have you heard of the chap in Australia, Stephen Carr who has kept his PAF at bay for many years through, primarily, a higher level of Vit D and strict control of his calcium intake? His belief is that calcium levels should be kept low. I’m sorry, I can’t post the link for some reason but a Google search will find him . There is a lot of information on his website.

[Milkfairy Heart Star in reply to Threecats]

Taking high levels of vitamin D is not advised.

"Taking too many vitamin D supplements over a long period of time can cause too much calcium to build up in the body (hypercalcaemia). This can weaken the bones and damage the kidneys and the heart.

If you choose to take vitamin D supplements, 10 micrograms a day will be enough for most people."

nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-...

[LaceyLady in reply to Milkfairy]

I don’t deliberately take any Vit D. When I had a bone density test at 42 the nurse said I’d never get osteoporosis, and throw away comment ‘comment people like you usually get arthritis’ ! I think I must have naturally high calcium levels and was wondering or overthinking like I’m told 🙄

[Threecats in reply to Milkfairy]

Hi Milkfairy, I’m sorry, that was sloppy writing on my part, thank you for picking me up on that. You are quite correct in that high intake of Vit D on its own can cause hypercalcaemia. I should have added that , if one decides to take a higher level of Vit D it should be in conjunction with Vit K2 ( not K1 which is involved in blood clotting) to ensure that the high level of calcium engendered by the increased Vit D is channelled to bones. That is another reason why calcium from the diet is carefully controlled by the chap I mentioned.

As for the NHS guidelines for Vit D levels, it is my understanding that this is the minimum dose to prevent deficiency and not promote health. I believe many other countries recommend higher levels than the UK.

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Hello Laceylay, what is PAF?

[LaceyLady in reply to Hidden]

Peripheral Atrial Fibrillation

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Hi LaceyLady,

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Many thanks.