🥚 Eating Boiled and Ground Eggshells: Why It’s Not a Safe Calcium Source

Properly purified

Taken in controlled amounts

Even then, absorption is inconsistent compared to food or medical supplements.

đź§± 3. Risk of Physical Irritation

Crushed eggshells can contain sharp micro-particles that may:

Irritate the digestive tract

Cause discomfort when swallowed

Be uneven in texture and size

This makes them unsuitable as a routine dietary source.

⚖️ 4. Possible Calcium Imbalance

Too much calcium intake from poorly controlled sources can contribute to imbalances in the body, especially in people with conditions affecting mineral processing, such as Chronic Kidney Disease.