Calcium

Calcium is found in many different types of food and is one of the many essential minerals that keeps the body healthy and strong. Without proper diet and exercise your body can become calcium deficient.*

Calcium is an important factor in the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth. Osteoporosis, bone fractures, loss of teeth, and other health problems can occur without proper calcium intake.*

How much calcium do we need?

Many researchers suggest that to stay healthy the average body, before the age of 20 (man or woman), needs up to 1,300 mg of calcium daily (at this point, the body is still building up bone mass). Adults over the age of 20 need up to 1000 mg of calcium daily and women who have stopped menstrating need up to 1500 mg of calicum daily. Changes in diet can make it easier to achieve proper calcium intake. Changes in diet can help you develop a better calcium intake ratio. Eat foods with a high absorbency of calcium such as broccoli, mustard greens, almonds, rice, soy milk and fruit juices. Calcium supplements are a good way for everyone to keep up with busy lifestyles and unhealthy eating habits. Iron and calcium interfere with each other so its best to take your calcium supplement at a different time from a general multi-vitamin that contains iron. In addition, take a Vitamin D supplement to help with absorption.*

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* This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Disclaimer: The information on this site is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for the prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a health care professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have and/or suspect you might have a health problem, are pregnant and/or nursing.