Question

High doses of which mineral leads to deposition of it as kidney stone?
1. Zinc
2. Calcium
3. Iron
4. Magnesium

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : Calcium

The correct answer is Calcium.

• Calcium is good for our bones and teeth, blood clotting, and nerve functions.
• It also makes our bones and teeth stronger.

• It cannot be absorbed by our body without a sufficient amount of vitamin D.
• Taking calcium in your diet without vitamin D is wasteful.
• High doses of calcium cause its deposition and lead to a kidney stone.
• It may also lead to headaches, high blood pressure, stomach pain, and diarrhoea.
• In recent research, it is found that high doses lead to increasing the risk of a heart attack.
• Calcium is found in milk, cheese, yoghurt, and green leafy vegetables. Deficiency symptoms of it are poor teeth and weak bones.