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Dolomite

#Dolomite is a type of limestone that is rich in magnesium and calcium carbonate and also contains smaller amounts of other minerals. Dolomite is used as a calcium and magnesium supplement.

How does dolomite work?

Dolomite could be a good source of calcium carbonate and magnesium.

How effective is dolomite?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of dolomite as a source of calcium and magnesium. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of dolomite as a source of minerals.

Safety and side effects

Dolomite is safe and harmless for most adults. However, dolomite can cause stomach irritation, constipation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

You should not use dolomite in large amounts over a long period of time or in combination with other calcium or magnesium supplements.

Some dolomite products may not be safe and harmless because they may be contaminated with heavy metals such as aluminum, arsenic, lead, mercury and nickel. Because of these concerns, it may be wiser to choose a safer calcium or magnesium supplement.

Pregnancy and lactation: The use of dolomite during pregnancy and lactation may not be safe and harmless due to the risk of heavy metal contamination. It is therefore best for pregnant and breastfeeding women to avoid dolomite.

Children: Children should not take dolomite as they are more sensitive than adults to heavy metals such as lead.

Heart block: If you suffer from this condition, you should not use dolomite as it is a source of magnesium. Supplemental magnesium is not good for people suffering from heart block.

Problems with the parathyroid gland: The parathyroid gland, which is located near the thyroid gland, secretes hormones that regulate the amount of calcium in the blood. If this gland is either too active or not active enough, the calcium balance is disturbed. Taking dolomite, which is a source of calcium, can exacerbate this imbalance.

Diseases of the kidneys: Extra magnesium and calcium can be harmful to people suffering from kidney disease. Since dolomite is a source of both of these minerals, you should not use dolomite if you suffer from kidney disease.

Sarcoidosis: This disease increases the risk of absorbing too much calcium. If you suffer from sarcoidosis, you should not use dolomite as it is a source of calcium.

Interactions

You should not use dolomite if you are taking the following medications:

Diuretics (thiazide diuretics)

Dolomite contains calcium. Some diuretics, known as thiazide diuretics, increase the amount of calcium in the body. Taking large amounts of calcium in combination with these diuretics can result in excessive calcium levels in the body, which could lead to serious side effects such as kidney problems.

Care should be taken when combining dolomite with the following medications:

Antibiotics (quinolone antibiotics)

Dolomite could reduce the amount of antibiotics absorbed by the body. Taking dolomite in combination with antibiotics called quinolone antibiotics could reduce the effectiveness of these antibiotics. To avoid this interaction, dolomite supplements should be taken at least one hour after quinolone antibiotics.

Antibiotics (tetracycline antibiotics)

Dolomite contains calcium. The calcium contained in dolomite can bind in the stomach to antibiotics known as tetracycline antibiotics. This reduces the amount of tetracycline antibiotics that the body can absorb. Taking dolomite in conjunction with tetracycline antibiotics could reduce the effectiveness of these drugs. To avoid this interaction, dolomite supplements should be taken at least two hours before or four hours after tetracycline antibiotics.

Bisphosphonate

Dolomite may reduce the amount of bisphosphonate absorbed by the body. Taking dolomite in combination with bisphosphonate may reduce the effectiveness of bisphosphonate. To avoid this interaction, bisphosphonate should be taken at least 30 minutes before dolomite or later in the day.

Oestrogens

Dolomite contains calcium. Estrogen helps the body absorb calcium. Taking estrogen in combination with large amounts of calcium could increase the amount of calcium in the body too much.

Levothyroxine

Levothyroxine is used for hypothyroidism. Dolomite can reduce the amount of levothyroxine absorbed by the body. Taking dolomite in combination with levothyroxine could reduce the effect of levothyroxine.

Sotalol

Dolomite contains calcium. Taking calcium with sotalol may reduce the amount of sotalol absorbed by the body. This could reduce the effectiveness of sotalol. For this reason, dolomite should be taken at least two hours before or four hours after sotalol. Diuretics (potassium-sparing diuretics) Dolomite contains magnesium. Some diuretics can increase magnesium levels in the body. Taking diuretics in combination with dolomite could increase the magnesium levels in the body too much.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of dolomite depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to determine appropriate dosage ranges for dolomite. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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