What is Calcium needed for?

• Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
• Calcium contributes to normal muscle function and neurotransmission.
• Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
• Calcium contributes to normal energy metabolism.
• Calcium contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes.

Calcium rich foods include:

• milk, cheese and other dairy foods
• green leafy vegetables – such as broccoli and cabbage
• soya beans
• soya drinks with added calcium
• bread and anything made with fortified flour
• fish where you eat the bones – such as sardines and pilchards

How much Calcium do you need?

You should be able to get all the calcium you need through a balanced and varied diet, however there can be times when a supplement can help.

Adults (19-64 years) require approx. 700mg per day.

The department of health advises that taking a supplement containing 1500mg or less a day is unlikely to cause any harm.

Source: www.nhs.uk  (Next review due 03/08/2023)