Great question! Here are the general daily calcium recommendations for people with osteoporosis:
- Up to 1,000 mg daily for men and premenopausal women
- Up to 1,200 mg daily for postmenopausal women
It's worth noting that getting calcium through food is ideal. If diet alone isn't enough, supplements can help fill the Show Full Answer
Great question! Here are the general daily calcium recommendations for people with osteoporosis:
- Up to 1,000 mg daily for men and premenopausal women
- Up to 1,200 mg daily for postmenopausal women
It's worth noting that getting calcium through food is ideal. If diet alone isn't enough, supplements can help fill the gap. For Vitamin D, the picture is a little more nuanced. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium properly, making it an important partner nutrient.
Some key points to keep in mind:
- Vitamin D levels vary from person to person, so the right dose depends on your current levels
- If your vitamin D is low, supplementation is still considered important
- Taking too much calcium or vitamin D can cause problems like kidney stones, so more isn't always better
The best approach is to have your doctor check your vitamin D levels and recommend a personalized dose. As one MyOsteoTeam member put it, there's a lot of conflicting information out there — so leaning on your healthcare provider to sort it out is really the safest path forward.
May 8
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