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Do women need calcium supplements?
Calcium is vital to a woman’s body in order to avoid osteoporosis and other afflictions that seem to target women mostly. If you have a family history of this illness or have ever wondered whether you need a calcium supplement then read on…
The Role of Calcium
Calcium is one of the main nutrients needed for healthy bones. A lack of calcium can cause severl bone related disorders which seem to occur mostly in women.
Do women need a calcium supplement?
This question has been debated by health professionals for many years and I can only write on what I have heard and read. It seems that the amount of calcium needed each day is about 1000mgs depending on how old you are.
In order to determine whether you need a calcium supplement or not you should look at how much dairy you eat per day as one serve of dairy usually contains about 300mgs of calcium. So, if you are not eating at least 1000mgs of calcium from your food then you should consider getting a supplement.
Things you should know about calcium supplements
Here are some things I thought you should know before buying a calcium supplement:
- Look for the amount of elemental calcium in each pill and not the total amount of calcium
- Calcium is better absorbed in a highly acidic environment so some people say a citric calcium is better
- Do not consume calcium pills that are made from sea creatures as they are not tested for lead or other sea related poisons
- Check to see whether the brand and individual pill meet your nation’s health standards
- A lack of Vitamin D and estrogen in the body will reduce amount of calcium absorbed thus pregnant women need to be careful
Questions about calcium?
If you have any more questions about calcium we can help! Head over to our forum and ask one of our resident experts. The forum is free to join and a great place to learn about health and fitness for women.
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