<p><b>Richmond Township</b> is a <a href=/pages/w/132303173474206>civil township</a> of <a href=/pages/w/112665105412526>Macomb County, Michigan</a>, United States. At the <a href=/pages/w/113048572054318>2000 census</a>, the township population was 3,416.
Dietary sodium is a major determinant of urinary calcium loss (1) . High-sodium intake results in increased loss of calcium in the urine, possibly due to competition between sodium and calcium for reabsorption in the kidneys or by an effect of sodium on parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion.
Too Much Calcium. You don't need to worry about getting too much calcium from food, but you might consume too much if you take supplements. In addition to its role as an electrolyte -- which supports nerve function -- calcium aids in cell communication and keeps your bones strong. Too much calcium, though, and you might face a higher risk of kidney stones.