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Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Content
The benefits of calcium
The risks of too little calcium
Calcium requirements
Calcium and diet
Who should consider calcium supplements?
Do calcium supplements have risks?
Types of calcium supplements
Choosing calcium supplements
More isn't always better: Too much calcium has risks
Calcium requirements
How much calcium you need depends on your age and sex.
| Men | |
|---|---|
| 19-50 years | 1,000 mg |
| 51-70 years | 1,000 mg |
| 71 and older | 1,200 mg |
| Women | |
| 19-50 years | 1,000 mg |
| 51 and older | 1,200 mg |
The recommended upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50. For those 51 and older, the limit is 2,000 mg a day.
