Can too much calcium pose a health risk? From Harvard Women's Health Watch
Calcium can also accumulate in the cholesterol-rich plaque that develops after an injury to an artery wall. The plaque is usually soft to begin with, but eventually tends to harden and become calcified. In addition, blood vessel cells themselves sometimes convert into bone-forming osteoblasts, producing extra calcium on the spot.
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