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Definition. Breast calcifications are calcium deposits within breast tissue. They appear as white spots or flecks on a mammogram and are usually so small that you can't feel them. Breast calcifications are common on mammograms and they're especially prevalent after menopause.n a mammogram, breast calcifications can appear as macrocalcifications or microcalcifications. 1  Macrocalcifications. 2  These show up as large white dots or dashes. 3  They're almost always noncancerous and require no further testing or follow-up.
A constant supply of calcium is necessary throughout our lifetime, but is especially important during phases of growth, pregnancy and lactation (breast feeding). About 10-40% of dietary calcium is absorbed in the small intestine (Somer, 1995; Mahan et al, 1996). The level of calcium absorption from dietary sources drops in post-menopausal women. The body will absorb more calcium if there is a deficiency. Factors that improve calcium absorption include adequate amounts of protein, magnesium, phosphorous and Vitamin D. Conditions that reduce calcium absorption