Ask the RD: Calcium

Here is some information about how much calcium is recommended for different ages:

Age	Male	Female	Pregnant	Lactating
0–6 months*	200 mg	200 mg
7–12 months*	260 mg	260 mg
1–3 years	700 mg	700 mg
4–8 years	1,000 mg	1,000 mg
9–13 years	1,300 mg	1,300 mg
14–18 years	1,300 mg	1,300 mg	1,300 mg	1,300 mg
19–50 years	1,000 mg	1,000 mg	1,000 mg	1,000 mg
51–70 years	1,000 mg	1,200 mg
71+ years	1,200 mg	1,200 mg

As you can see, the recommended amount of calcium for an average adult is 1000 mg of calcium per day. More is needed for females aged 51+ and for males aged 71+. The time that we need the most calcium is from aged 9-18 when a ton of bone growth is occurring.

Foods rich in calcium:

-Milk (dairy and non-dairy)
-Cheese
-Yogurt
Kefir
-Sardines
-Fortified orange juice
-Kale
-Fortified cereals
-Salmon

The Nutritionist Reviews recipes that are rich in calcium:

Healthier Mediterranean nachos
Salted caramel baked oatmeal
Carrot berry banana smoothie
Green smoothie bowl
Grilled chicken caprese sandwiches
Frozen yogurt bark
Loaded breakfast pizza
Blackberry protein popsicles

If you do not meet the daily amount of calcium that is recommended, you can ask your doctor about taking a calcium supplement.

Nature's Truth has a calcium supplement with vitamin D3 which helps with the absorption of calcium.* It has 1200 mg of calcium and 2 softgels are needed per day. You can purchase Nature's Truth products online and at CVS and Rite Aid stores.

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

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