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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Calcium Needs

Do we really need calcium? Yes, of course! Calcium is very useful to lower the risks of osteoporosis. But how much do we need that daily? Is too much calcium can harm us?

Calcium is really very necessary for us. Research shows that a high diet of calcium can reduce the risks of bone fractures. Calcium also plays an important role in blood pressure regulation. But how much do we need calcium daily? The answer is different for women and for men.

Women below age of 50 need approximately 1,000 mg of calcium while those over 50 need about 1,200 mg. Men must consume lower than that, because to much calcium is not good for them. Too much calcium will increase the risks of prostate cancer to men. Men of all ages need not more than 800 mg of calcium daily.

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