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Are calcium pills safe to take?


I am scared that I am not eating enough calcium. Lot's of people on a previous question have answered with calcium tablets but I have no idea what they are. Are they safe? I am only 14 so I can't choose what we'll ahve for dinner or lunch. I hate milk (imagine that). In anycase I like eggs and can sometimes eat yogurt. How much calcium should I have per day?
I am really desperate. I absolutely do not want to end up with osteoporosis!!!!

Just whenever you take calcium supplements, it is best that they have Vitamin D, too. It helps your bones absorb the calcium you're taking. I used to take two supplements a day since that's what the label said - but I drank milk and ate tofu, too. So I'm getting my calcium from many different sources. I'm 27 years old so I should at least finish the day getting the recommended 1000 mg of calcium a day. As for somebody as young as you are, better consult a nutritionist or nurse in school about how much you should take, because you know what they say - too much of a good thing can be bad for you! I suggest you try getting your calcium from foods listed on this Web site: http://lesann.tripod.com/calcium%20rich%...

Additional calcium should only be taken when body needs it, not in routine

YOU'RE AT THE RIGHT AGE TO THINK ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS...THE RIGHT AMOUNT I'M NOT SURE ON..BUT IF YOU DON'T DRINK MILK DO YOU EAT CHEESE? OR ANY OTHER DAIRY PRODUCT?.......I WOULD ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR YOUR PHARMACIST...THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO TELL WHICH ONE AND HOW MUCH...BUT YES ARE SAFE TO TAKE.....

bone density isnt only about calcium, if you actually have a deficency then eat pills till you don't. better through this one to your physician before you do anything else, and just enjoy being 14.

ask your doctor, but you can also go to walmart and get calcium pills for like 3 and some change. I take them, and it is good when you dont eat a lot of dairy. Now, you can have to much calcium too. Thats why its important to see a doctor if you are unsure.

tofu (if prepared using calcium sulphate contains more than four times the calcium of whole cow's milk), green leafy vegetables, seeds and nuts, black molasses, oatmeal, are all good sources of calcium, but in order for your body to use calcium you need Vitamin D- take a look at the following link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_D

sunlight is the best generator of vitamin D, so make sure you get adequate exposure to the sun- no need to cook yourself just get some sun every day.

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