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Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
Who should consider calcium supplements?
More isn't always better: Too much calcium has risks
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The benefits of calcium
The risks of too little calcium
Calcium requirements
Calcium and diet
Calcium and vitamin D
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Do calcium supplements have risks?
Types of calcium supplements
Choosing calcium supplements
More isn't always needed or better
More isn't always better: Too much calcium has risks
Content
The benefits of calcium
The risks of too little calcium
Calcium requirements
Calcium and diet
Calcium and vitamin D
Do I need a calcium supplement?
Do calcium supplements have risks?
Types of calcium supplements
Choosing calcium supplements
More isn't always needed or better
Calcium and diet
Your body doesn't produce calcium, so you must get it from other sources. Calcium can be found naturally in several different foods. These foods include:
- Milk, yogurt, cheese and other dairy products.
- Leafy green vegetables, such as collard and turnip greens, bok choy, and kale.
- Fish with soft bones you can eat, such as sardines and canned salmon.
Some foods may be calcium fortified, which means calcium has been added. These include:
- Cow's milk and plant-based milks, such as almond, soy and oat.
- Tofu and other soy products.
- Cereals.
- Fruit juices.
