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Calcium is a mineral that helps build strong bones and teeth. Maintaining an adequate intake of calcium is important to promote good bone health and prevent osteoporosis and fractures.
Calcium supplements cause few, if any, side effects. However, some people may experience constipation, bloating or gas. Drink extra fluids and eat more fruits and vegetables to help prevent this.
Limit your intake of coffee and alcohol and avoid smoking to reduce bone loss.
The usual dose is 1 to 2 tablets taken once or twice daily depending on the formulation. Follow the instructions as provided in the label or check with your healthcare provider for advice.
The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for Calcium Intake is as follows:
Calcium should be taken with or after food to increase absorption.
In addition to taking calcium supplements, you can also increase your calcium intake by eating more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, cheese, ikan bilis, sardines, tofu, spinach and kai lan. However, do note to space apart the intake of the above calcium-rich food with your calcium supplements by 2 hours.
Updated on Tuesday, December 31, 2019
This article is contributed by PSS National Medication Information Workgroup PSS National Medication Information Workgroup
