Calcium

This nootropic has no healthy human placebo-controlled studies that meet our inclusion criteria. Negative side effects can occur if used carelessly, so make sure you’re aware of the risks of Calcium.

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Risks

The legality and side effects of Calcium

You should always consider the risks of a nootropic before you use it.

Side effects

Interactions

Supplements and drugs can interact with Calcium to increase or decrease the positive or negative effects you experience. If you are already using any supplements or drugs, speak with your trusted medical professional before you experiment with Calcium. To learn more about the potential interactions between Calcium and other substances, use interaction-checker.

Legality

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Calcium

How much calcium should you use?

The Dietary Reference Intakes for Elements is a good source for understanding how much you need and how much calcium you can safely consume every day for the rest of your life:

How much you need
How much you can safely take every day for the rest of your life

It is important to note that these levels regard all sources of calcium, including food sources, supplements, and water. We recommend that you experiment within the range between how much you need and how much you can safely take every day for the rest of your life. This will ensure self-experiments with calcium that are likely very safe, and hopefully enable you to get the most out of it to help you feel and perform at your best.

What time of day should you take calcium?

There is no data on what the optimal time of day for use of calcium is. There is no evidence that calcium impairs sleep if taken before bed-time.

Which foods are rich in calcium?

The top 10 foods highest in calcium are [3]:

Parmesan (1184mg calcium/100g parmesan)
Tofu (683mg/100g)
Yogurt (199mg/100g)
Spinach (136mg/100g)
Black-eyed peas (128mg/100g)
Milk (122mg/100g)
Clams (92mg/100g)
Trout (86mg/100g)
Okra (77mg/100g)
Acorn squash (44mg/100g)

Studies

Studies conducted on the effects of Calcium in healthy humans

No placebo-controlled trials on healthy humans that meet our inclusion criteria have been conducted on Calcium.

Last updated Saturday, June 10, 2023