Calcium
Calcium is a mineral that is necessary for life. In addition to building bones and keeping them healthy, calcium enables our blood to clot, our muscles to contract, and our heart to beat. About 99% of the calcium in our bodies is in our bones and teeth.
Every day, we lose calcium through our skin, nails, hair, sweat, urine and feces. Our bodies cannot produce their own calcium and that’s why it’s important to get enough calcium from the food we eat. When we don’t get the calcium our body needs, it is taken from our bones making them fragile and weak, and resulting in problems such as arthritis and osteoporosis. A calcium deficiency can also cause palpitations of the heart and hypertension.
How Much Calcium Do You Need
The amount of calcium you need is dependent on your age and sex. The numbers below include the total amount of calcium you should get from both food and supplements.
| WOMEN | |
|---|---|
| Age 50 & younger | 1,000 mg* daily |
| Age 51 & older | 1,200 mg* daily |
| MEN | |
|---|---|
| Age 70 & younger | 1,000 mg* daily |
| Age 71 & older | 1,200 mg* daily |
Top Calcium Supplements
The most popular calcium supplements based on customer orders are as follows:
