WHY CONSIDER TAKING CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS
Experts agree that the ideal way to get the nutrients you need to stay healthy is from food. But when it comes to taking calcium, some people may not find it practical or possible to meet the recommended daily intake (RDI) from diet alone. For adults, the RDI is 1,000 milligrams (mg) daily, which rises to 1,200 mg per day for women over age 50 and men over age 70. MORIKAMI LABORATORIES CALCIUM L-THREONATE: MOST RECOMMENDED CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT Even if you eat a healthy, balanced diet, you may find it difficult to get enough calcium if you: • Follow a vegan diet • Have lactose intolerance and limit dairy products • Consume large amounts of protein or sodium, which can cause your body to excrete more calcium • Have osteoporosis • Are receiving long-term treatment with corticosteroids • Have certain bowel or digestive diseases that decrease your ability to absorb calcium, such as inflammatory bowel disease or celiac disease In these si...