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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 vitamin D
To absorb calcium, your body also needs vitamin D. Some foods naturally contain small amounts of vitamin D, such as canned salmon with bones, tuna and egg yolks. You also can get vitamin D from foods fortified with the vitamin. The recommended amount of vitamin D for most adults is 600 international units or 15 micrograms a day. Spending time in the sun also helps the body make vitamin D, even when you wear sunscreen.
