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Do Calcium Supplements Cause Stool To Turn Light In Color?
Question: Hi
Does calcium supplements cause stool to turn light in color?
Does calcium supplements cause stool to turn light in color?
Brief Answer:
Yes it can
Detailed Answer:
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The color of stool is a good indicator of some specific conditions in the body
Excess of calcium supplements can give the stool a light color
If it has changed recently get your serum calcium levels done and accordingly titrate the dose of the supplements
Hope this helps
DO not hesitate to write back in case of concern
Yes it can
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing in
The color of stool is a good indicator of some specific conditions in the body
Excess of calcium supplements can give the stool a light color
If it has changed recently get your serum calcium levels done and accordingly titrate the dose of the supplements
Hope this helps
DO not hesitate to write back in case of concern
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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