Calcium
Supports calcium intake when dietary calcium is low.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Food-first approach preferred. Supplement only when intake is genuinely low.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Based on dietary gap.
Timing: With food.
Role in a stack
Gap filler only.
Redundancy check: Often covered by diet and multivitamins.
Cautions & safety
Do not stack high supplemental calcium unnecessarily. Consider total intake from food plus supplements.
Excess calcium supplementation may have cardiovascular concerns in some research.
Best for
users with low dairy/calcium intake
References
- Calcium supplementation and cardiovascular risk. BMJ (2010)
Calcium supplementation above dietary needs may not reduce fracture risk and has been associated with cardiovascular concerns in some large trials. Food-first is preferred.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.