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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
The risks of too little calcium
If you don't get enough calcium, you could face health problems related to weak bones:
- Children may not reach their full potential adult height.
- Adults may have low bone mass, which is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
Many Americans don't get enough calcium in their diets. Children and adolescents are at risk, but so are adults age 50 and older.
