Calcium Tablets
Calcium tablets are taken as supplements when suffering from osteoporosis, muscle cramps, etc. Two main forms of calcium are Calcium carbonate and Calcium citrate. Among the two forms, Calcium carbonate is cheaply and so widely available. Calcium carbonate contains 40% of elemental calcium, whereas, Calcium citrate contains 20% of elemental calcium. Other forms are Calcium gluconate and Calcium lactate which contain 9% and 13% elemental calcium respectively.
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Property | Value |
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Recommended daily intake (RDI) | 1000-1300 mg/day (adult) |
Good food sources | Dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), leafy greens (kale, spinach, broccoli), almonds, sardines |
Absorption | Best absorbed with adequate vitamin D intake, decreases with age and excessive fiber, caffeine, or calcium supplement intake |
Deficiency symptoms | Weak bones, osteoporosis, poor growth and development, muscle weakness, cramps, and spasms |
Toxicity symptoms | Nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite, increased thirst and urination, kidney stones |
What happens if you don't get enough calcium?
The bones and teeth contain over 99% of the calcium in the human body. If your body doesn’t get enough calcium, it takes from bones, and it causes loss of the bone weight. This keeps you at risk for the bone disease called “Osteoporosis”.
What happens if you have too much calcium?
If you have too much calcium in the body it may causes Bone pains Headaches Fatigue Frequent urination and thirst Loss of appetite Memory problems Irritability Depression
Which disease is caused by lack of calcium?
Hypercalcemia is a condition in which the calcium levels are above normal in the blood. Too much calcium in your blood can weaken your bones, create kidney stones, and interferes with your heart and brain how it works. Hypercalcemia is usually a result of overactive parathyroid glands.
Calcium Dosage Recommendation
Age | Male | Female | Pregnant | Lactating |
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0-6 months* | 200 mg | 200 mg | ||
7–12 months* | 260 mg | 260 mg | ||
1–3 years | 700 mg | 700 mg | ||
4–8 years | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg | ||
9–13 years | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | ||
14–18 years | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg | 1,300 mg |
19–50 years | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg |
51–70 years | 1,000 mg | 1,200 mg | ||
>70+ years | 1,200 mg | 1,200 mg |
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