STOP Taking Calcium Supplements (What to Know) 2024

Stop taking that calcium supplement, it's not helping your bones, and it IS increasing your risk of serious medical problems. I know, I know, we've been told for years it was vital for bone health, but it's not.

Stop drinking more than one small glass of milk daily. If you don't like milk then don't drink it at all. It doesn't help your bones, and definitely increases your risk of serious medical issues.

You don't need calcium supplements for your bones, but I will tell you what you do need.

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[marthaferguson]

In full agreement with you Dr Berry. Been trying to tell my family forever. Haven't drunk milk since I was 2. Im 59. I told them, humans are the only "critter" to drink milk past infancy. Good gracious...Adult cows MAKE milk, but do not drink it. They eat their greens. Not a Dr or RN. A retired CNA, with a little common sense. Loving your videos.

[susansimpson]

Dr Berry, Thank you for spreading the word! I wish I’d found your channel sooner. Perhaps it could have extended my 88-yo Mom’s life. She drank milk daily and took daily calcium supplements for severe osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Earlier this year, she fell, broke her hip and, post surgery, was gone within 24 hours. Scans revealed severe coronary artery calcification and a evidence of a heart attack before after the fall (or during surgery). She was slender, non-smoker, non-drinker who avoided exercise and loved her (“diet”) cookies and ice cream. She was of the generation that bought the hype that (nutritionless) low cal, low fat, high-carb processed diet food was “healthy.” She suffered from numerous systemic diseases, including acid reflux, hiatal hernia, hypothyroid, diverticulitis, depression, IBS, retinopathy and spinal stenosis. She spent the last 2 years of her life in a wheelchair, visiting doctors. Yet she had 5 MD specialists (cardiologist, pulmonologist, internist, gastroenterologist, ophthalmologist and pain management team) who failed to collectively put 2 + 2 together and diagnose her with insulin resistance and systemic inflammation. My living tribute to her is to take your advice, educate myself and others and avoid her mistakes. She was an artist whose mind was sharp until her final day. Following your plan, she might have lived to 100, as she was SO (blindly) conscientious about her health, and did everything her doctors recommended. I will certainly share your channel with others.

[rhondas]

My mom never drank milk nor took calcium supplements. She did eat a cup of cottage cheese regularly and ice cream occasionally throughout her life tho. She was also practically completely bedridden for decades. She fell twice in her 90s. The dr couldn’t believe she didn’t break anything. She lived until 97.

[elizabethashworth]

This is absolutely true. I used CalCMag for +/- 6 years. I am 67 and in good health. All of a sudden I got some nasty pains in my lower back. I had it for about 6 months and being health conscious tried to do some research by myself. I started with the CalCMag and discovered that my kidney tubes were block due to the calcium making a lining in my tubes. I immediately stopped it and after 3 days the pain went away. I had to clean the kidney tubes with beer to wash away the build-up that caused a very uncomfortable urination. Since then I have been healed. My nephew drinks calcium for years and was always complaining about his prostate. He is 54. I warned him against calcium, but he would not listen. Then one day he said that he has heartburn, which he never gets. It turned out to be a heart attack in the making. 3 days later he got the attack. He had to undergo surgery for 4 stents in his heart. He bought CalCMag again after the op. I fought with him every day and finally said to him that I am tired of fighting and asked him to watch your video. He finally believed me and said that it makes perfect sense what you say, after I forced him to watch and listen to your video. Thanks Dr Berry, it was very interesting

[wandaquist]

Thank you...I'm 61 and have been taking one everyday for years...going to through them out right now!!

[teresaminick]

Years ago I was told post menopause to take calcium. I noticed I didn't feel "right" after a while. First I cut down the dose but finally cut it out. With the new info I'm glad I listened to my body.

[caysnow]

Perfect video. My mother was like you, a milk baby. She drank milk, age yogurt and cheese daily. She also took a calcium supplement daily, per her doctor's recommendation. Post menopause, she was diagnosed with osteopenia. A few years later she was prescribed Fosamax, only to fall and brake a hip. Do NOT drink milk, take calcium supplements or take bone-enhancing drugs.

[krishnakalidas]

Thank u Dr Berry for changing our thinking patterns with your valuable knowledge.👍🏼

[GabrielleCarbonneau]

I was looking for information to share with a friend who’s been taking calcium. I wanted her to understand the dangers. I should have known that you’d have it all presented perfectly in a video! I shared it with her and decided to become a patreon. You’re only the second content creator I’ve ever done that for. You are so worth supporting! Thank you Dr. Berry!

[cm]

It’s disappointing that there was no mentioning of peri- and post-menopause and their effects on bone health in this video. Women need to know that estrogen loss causes major bone loss. This is established scientific fact. Yet most women are not aware until they sustain a fracture. This doctor missed an opportunity to reach women here and put it on their radar for further exploration, if nothing else. Menopause and its consequences for a woman’s long-terms health is still a very neglected topic.

[katrinaking]

Dr. Berry, I am a nutritiional consultant and have been researching this topic from every source possible and you made the most sense...thank the Lord for your wisdom and it so makes logic. Thank you so much for your passionate heart for truth. 4/8/22

[klora]

Omg, I knew it. My Dr told me to take it every day years ago but I heard how it caused heart attacks so I stopped taking. But my mother took it faithfully along with the medication foe her bones. She was always worried about her bones. She died of ovarian cancer. The Drs were so surprised she got it at 79. I have been tested genetically because I had stage 1 uterine cancer and the genetics test came back negative. But what you said now makes so much sense. THANK YOU. Our entire family has been switching over to Keto. My son was over weight, had kidney stones, guess what he was always eating milk products. It was his wake up call. Sorry such a long comment but you are really helping our family out here in Southern Calif

[amiller]

So, the big question I have is - what is the actual daily requirement for calcium? Is it zero? If not, what is the best source of calcium? Does your milk recommendation include raw milk too?

[jasonmontgomery]

I worked with a guy who was going to school to be an EMT 10yrs ago. He told me that too much calcium was a major cause of heart attacks. Lifting heavy weights increases bone strength

[Melicious]

My dad has drank milk all his life. Is healthy and will be 98 this year.

[arieltaylormo]

You need vitamin k2 which will direct the calcium where it is needed.

[TheMg]

This makes sense. So, I will continue with my vitamin D3 supplement, but discontinue the calcium citrate. I'm 75, and have been taking the calcium citrate for about two years after being diagnosed with osteopenia. They wanted me to take alendronate, but I found out that it can be harmful. Anyway, a friend of mine gave me some kettle bells and dumbbells, so will increase exercising with those. I also play tennis as often as possible. At least two or three times a week. Every day if it's not raining. I don't use milk at all, and have never had kidney stones. I'm glad I found this out about calcium. Thanks for your video(s). By the way, since learning about this, I've found other doctors who agree that the calcium supplements should be stopped. Thumbs up and subscribed.

[With-one-wing]

My doc said I needed to start taking calcium and I did. Started getting serious back muscle spasms. Did research and found that magnesium is better for bones and muscles. I take magnesium maleate and citrate everyday. Feeling great. I also take K2.

[estelacontreras]

I'm glad I saw this video. I was just about to start taking calcium supplements. Very helpful information.

[msfrankie]

I feel so vindicated‼️ I never gave up real butter, sour cream, whipped cream etc❣️