Everybody needs enough calcium. This is particularly important for
seniors and even more important for senior women. Our national trend
towards better health habits has decreased intake of calcium-containing
milk and cheese. Hence, calcium intake for many people has dropped below
what is desirable. Thus, calcium supplements are often needed.
Women
over age 50 should have at least 1500 milligrams (mg) of calcium each
day and men over age 65 at least 1000 mg. A glass of milk contains about
250 mg of calcium. Add in the odds and ends of calcium in various foods
and a typical daily intake is usually around 500 mg. one or two tablets
a day will usually do it.
Remember the calcium “paradox” because
it is important. Just taking the calcium in your diet doesn’t really do
anything. The reason is that the calcium is not, for the most part,
absorbed from the bowel. You need both to take enough calcium from the
bowel. For everybody, this stimulus should include weight-bearing
exercise. For women, estrogen supplementation can be helpful, and this
possible treatment should be discussed with your doctor.
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