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What Is The Daily Recommended Calcium Intake?
Posted on
Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Wed, 6 Aug 2014
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Question : How much daily calcium should I be taking? Age 84i
I have had two compression fractures in last 5 years.
I have had two compression fractures in last 5 years.
Brief Answer:
1200mg/day!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
The daily recommended calcium intake for an adult of your age is 1200mg. If this can be supplied entirely by your diet, then this is the way to go. If you think the diet is not rich enough in calcium, please get supplements to make up for the estimated deficit. Milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich natural sources of calcium. Consume enough to obtain enough and avoid supplements.
Be aware that excess calcium intake is not without consequences. So please, be conscious of your daily intakes!
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1200mg/day!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
The daily recommended calcium intake for an adult of your age is 1200mg. If this can be supplied entirely by your diet, then this is the way to go. If you think the diet is not rich enough in calcium, please get supplements to make up for the estimated deficit. Milk, yogurt, and cheese are rich natural sources of calcium. Consume enough to obtain enough and avoid supplements.
Be aware that excess calcium intake is not without consequences. So please, be conscious of your daily intakes!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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