For how long should i take calcium supplements

Q. I take a 500-mg calcium supplement every morning. I eat a well-balanced diet and drink about three glasses of milk daily. Is this too much calcium? Is there any danger from taking in more calcium than you need?

Can it cause calcium buildup in my heart arteries?

A. The answer to your first question is yes. You take a lot more daily calcium than you need to keep your bones healthy.

The current U.S.

recommendation is 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day for men ages 19 to 70, and then 1,200 mg daily after age 70.

Based on the information you provided, I estimated your calcium intake: 8 ounces of milk contains about 300 mg.

Why should calcium and vitamin d not be taken together

Three glasses of milk equal 900 mg. You likely get a significant amount of calcium from other foods, too, such as leafy green vegetables and fish. Add the 500-mg daily supplement and your total daily calcium consumption is probably more than 2,000 mg.

Unless specifically prescribed by a medical provider, there are no health benefits of taking a calcium supplement in addition to the amount of calcium a person gets from a regular well-balanced diet.

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