Across the lifespan, chronically low calcium intake has been linked to higher blood pressure, in part because calcium plays a key role in vascular smooth‑muscle contraction, sodium handling, and endothelial function. Large epidemiologic studies and randomized trials suggest that individuals with higher dietary calcium intake tend to have modestly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressures and may experience a small but meaningful reduction in risk of stroke and other cardiovascular events. The practical takeaway is that maintaining adequate daily calcium, alongside blood pressure control, exercise, and a heart‑healthy diet, may be an underutilized strategy to support vascular health and reduce long‑term cardiovascular risk. This medication is commonly used for Inflammation.
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Some side effects may be linked to nutrient depletion caused by this medication.
Research has found that corticosteroids increased chromium excretion in patients after just three days. Chromium is an essential mineral that helps regulate blood sugar levels. This is important because corticosteroids themselves can raise blood sugar, contributing to diabetes. Evidence suggests that chromium supplementation improved fasting blood glucose levels in patients with steroid-induced diabetes.
Corticosteroids can lower calcium levels in the body. This is a double threat to bone health because corticosteroids themselves can weaken bones. Calcium is essential for strong bones, and a study showed that supplementing with both calcium and vitamin D3 helped prevent bone loss in people with rheumatoid arthritis taking corticosteroids. Supplementation with calcium should be considered during long term corticosteroid therapy.