Depletes Calcium. This medication is commonly used for Hypertension
Calcium, crucial for strong bones and teeth, can be depleted by loop diuretics. These medications can unfortunately decrease calcium levels in the body. To protect against a deficiency and maintain optimal bone health, individuals taking loop diuretics may benefit from calcium supplementation.
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Calcium Citrate — 50 mg
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.
Calcium Citrate by Solaray — 200mg