What is the best way to achieve optimal calcium intake?
The NIH Consensus Panel on Optimal Calcium Intake stated the best way to attain optimal calcium is though dietary sources, particularly dairy products. Other good sources include green vegetables and even breads and cereal. However, as discussed above, most young adults and only about 50 percent of the adult population consume enough calcium from dietary sources to meet recommended levels. While the preferred source for calcium is dietary, calcium supplements must make up the difference for people to meet the recommended calcium intake levels. All calcium supplements are not the same and differences in chemical composition, intestinal absorption rates and transport affect bioavailability.
