Enhance calcium intake for bone health through diet or supplements. Optimize absorption with strategic timing, meals, and nutrient combinations.
Highlights: 1. Calcium-rich foods extend beyond milk, including yogurt, tofu, and leafy greens. 2. Age and hormonal changes affect calcium absorption, requiring tailored intake. 3. Optimal timing, nutrient combinations, and dietary adjustments enhance calcium supplement absorption.
When you take your calcium supplement matters too. It’s best to take it with a meal or right after eating, especially if it’s calcium carbonate. This helps your body absorb it better and reduces tummy troubles. Also, don’t take too much at once.
Space out your doses and try not to take more than 500 to 600 milligrams at a time. If you’re also taking vitamin D, it’s good to take them together with your meal since the fat in food helps your body absorb vitamin D better, which in turn helps with calcium absorption.
