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Do Calcium Supplements Cause Stool To Turn Light In Color?

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Question : Hi
Does calcium supplements cause stool to turn light in color?
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Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes it can

Detailed Answer:
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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. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

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Do Calcium Supplements Cause Stool To Turn Light In Color?

Brief Answer: 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