HOW IMPORTANT CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS IS FOR WOMEN

Calcium Supplements for Women: How much calcium do women really need? Does it change as we get older? Will it really help build strong bones and prevent fractures? Are supplements helpful? The answer, according to a study, is: Yes, women need more calcium especially older women. The minimum daily calcium requirement for women 50 and younger is 1,000 milligrams a day and for women over 50 it's 1,200 milligrams. For those of us in midlife, we'd need to drink four 8-ounce glasses of skim milk a day to get the recommended amount. If you're not a milk drinker, it becomes difficult to consume 1,200 milligrams a day, without also taking in a whole lot of calories and saturated fat in dairy products. THE NATURE CALCIUM 1000 Calcium Supplements for Women: Since osteoporosis most notably brought on by insufficient calcium intake is one of the biggest health concerns for women, taking a calcium supplement may be an option. Many women don’t get enough calcium. And 30 perce...