What is the recommended daily intake of calcium for women?


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Especially women around 25 years.

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What is the recommended daily intake of calcium for women?

The daily calcium needs for women are 1000 - 1200 mg, depending on age.

Daily Calcium Needs Age* Adequate Intake of Elemental Calcium**
19 to 30 1,000 mg
31 to 50 1,000 mg
51 to 70 1,200 mg
Over 70 1,200 mg
Pregnancy and Lactation 1,000 - 1,300 mg
1000mg after lunch.
1000mg with food, and should contain some vitamin D.
1 "Caltrate" tablet daily, with your main meal. Also found in dairy products, tinned fish(esp bones)
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