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What is recommended dosage for calcium?

April 26, 2017calcium dosage recommended

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What is recommended dosage for calcium?

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The following is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium as published by National Academy of Sciences: Infants • Age 0 to 6 months: 210 mg • Age 7 months to 1 year: 270 mg Children • Age 1 to 3 years: 500 mg • Age 4 to 8 years: 800 mg Women • Age 9 to 18 years: 1300 mg • Age 19 – 50 years: 1000 mg • Over Age 51 years: 1200 mg Pregnancy • Under Age 19: 1300 mg • Age 19 and Over: 1000 mg Lactating • Under Age 19: 1300 mg • Age 19 and Over: 1000 mg Men • Age 9 to 18 years: 1300 mg • Age 19 – 50 years: 1000 mg • Over Age 51 years: 1200 mg Please note that these recommendations did not specify the form of calcium to be consumed. The amount of calcium required will likely be lower when a highly absorbable form of calcium is used.