Calcium
Calcium is important for
healthy blood pressure because it helps
blood vessels tighten and relax when
they need to. It’s also crucial for healthy
bones and the release of hormones
and enzymes we need for most body
functions. We consume it naturally in
dairy products, sh with bones (such
as canned salmon and sardines), and
dark, leafy greens.
e RDA of calcium for men ages 51
and older is between 1,000 and 1,200 mg
per day. For women ages 51 and older it’s
1,200 mg per day. Unfortunately, most
people get about 700 mg of calcium in
their daily diet. So should you take a
supplement to make up the di erence?
at’s tricky business. As we report-
ed in June 2013, some evidence shows
calcium supplements increase the risk
of death from heart disease. “It’s been
controversial, so most of us advise our
patients to get their calcium from food
rather than from supplement pills,”
says Dr. Zusman. If it’s not possible to
get enough calcium from food, you can
use a low-dose calcium supplement to
reach your daily RDA.
Calcium
Calcium is important for
healthy blood pressure because it helps
blood vessels tighten and relax when
they need to. It’s also crucial for healthy
bones and the release of hormones
and enzymes we need for most body
functions. We consume it naturally in
dairy products, sh with bones (such
as canned salmon and sardines), and
dark, leafy greens.
e RDA of calcium for men ages 51
and older is between 1,000 and 1,200 mg
per day. For women ages 51 and older it’s
1,200 mg per day. Unfortunately, most
people get about 700 mg of calcium in
their daily diet. So should you take a
supplement to make up the di erence?
at’s tricky business. As we report-
ed in June 2013, some evidence shows
calcium supplements increase the risk
of death from heart disease. “It’s been
controversial, so most of us advise our
patients to get their calcium from food
rather than from supplement pills,”
says Dr. Zusman. If it’s not possible to
get enough calcium from food, you can
use a low-dose calcium supplement to
reach your daily RDA.
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