Health Benefits of Calcium

    • Healthy Bones

      Calcium is instrumental in building and maintaining healthy bones

    • Heart, Muscles & Nerves

      All of these things need Calcium to function properly.

    RDA

    How much Calcium do I need?

    You should consume at least 700mg of Calcium per day.

    Vitamin D also helps the absorption of Calcium, so consume your RDAs across the board to get the full health benefits.

    Too Much

    Can I take too much Calcium?

    Yes, you can. Consistently overdosing on Calcium normally leads to constipation, but can also cause diarrhea, headaches, nausea and vomiting.

    Taking too many Calcium supplements might also increase the risk of kidney stones, so try not to exceed 2.5g a day.

    Supplements

    Is getting Calcium from supplements the same as getting Calcium from food?

    Calcium in supplement form can cause gas, bloating, and constipation. It's best absorbed in small doses, and with food.

    It's generally better to get your Calcium from food, as it's more likely to be spread out, and packaged with its best friend Vitamin D!

    Top Sources of Calcium (per serving)

    Here are some foods rich in Calcium. (1μg is 0.001mg)