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Can Calcium Supplements Be Taken During Menopause?

I am going to be 50 in 2 months and am in my 3rd year of menopause. I do not take HRT and am concerned with my calcium intake. I don t take calcium supplements, but I found this powered form of calcium called Cal Absorb. I have used it in the past with no problems. Should I be taking calcium supplements? If so, how much?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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welcome to hcm,
short answer: calcium suppliments has to be taken during menopause.
detailed answer: after the age of 30 women gradually have loose bones and this accelerates with menopause so increased dietary intake of calcium or calcium supplements may be needed for you.
our body can take only 500 milligrams of calcium in a day excess will be excreted
the recommended dosage of calcium is 1000 milligrams.
whenever you take calcium supplements it is necessary to take vitamin d along with it or else there will not be enough calcium uptake in your body.
hope this finds useful
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Dr.Amarnath
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Can Calcium Supplements Be Taken During Menopause?

welcome to hcm, short answer: calcium suppliments has to be taken during menopause. detailed answer: after the age of 30 women gradually have loose bones and this accelerates with menopause so increased dietary intake of calcium or calcium supplements may be needed for you. our body can take only 500 milligrams of calcium in a day excess will be excreted the recommended dosage of calcium is 1000 milligrams. whenever you take calcium supplements it is necessary to take vitamin d along with it or else there will not be enough calcium uptake in your body. hope this finds useful with regards Dr.Amarnath feel free to have any queries to me at http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-amarnath/68732