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I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (346)
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@dstuemky

Have you been taking calcium supplements? After having similar issues I began researching my every evening before bed TUMS habit (I love very spicy food and kept getting heartburn at night). I found multiple articles re a study that proved that calcium from diet was readily absorbed into the body but calcium supplements were not and could build up in your arteries. Ive since stopped my spicy food at night and all TUMS and will recheck my calcium score after a year.

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tkjl24t | @tkjl24t | Oct 21, 2021

I have not been taking any calcium supplements or high calcium foods. I routinely get blood work done and my calcium levels have been 9.0-9.5 which is within normal range, Additionally my LP(a) levels which I was told is independent of LDL cholesterol levels and my c- reactive protein levels are both very good. The ct angio did not reveal any blockages but I’m terrified of my calcification continuing to accumulate despite me doing everything I can from a medication and lifestyle perspective.

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