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(2) dietary calcium intake may decrease with age, and
(3) the rate of bone loss accelerates at menopause. |
Calcium intake guidelines |
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The National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) recommends the following guidelines for calcium intake |
| Age / Sex |
Suggested daily calcium intake |
| Boys 11-18 years |
1000 mg |
| Girls 11- 18 years |
800 mg |
| Men & women over 19 years |
700 mg |
| Pregnant women |
700 mg |
| Breast-feeding women |
700 mg + 550 mg |
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| In the USA, higher intake levels have been officially recommended for specific groups as follows: |
| Group |
Optimal Daily Intake |
| Men |
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| 25-65 years |
1000 mg |
| Over 65 years |
1500 mg |
| Women |
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| 25-50 years |
1000 mg |
| Over 50 years (postmenopausal) |
1500 mg |
| Women over 50 with HRT |
1000 mg |
| Women over 50 |
1500 mg |
| Over 65 years |
1500 mg |
| Pregnant and nursing |
1200-1500 mg |
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National Institutes of Health, US Consensus Development Conference Statement.
Please note these intake levels are for guidance only. |
Based on scientific research |
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The Osteocare® formulation is based on the very latest international findings on the role of nutrients in bone health, as well as multiple large-scale scientific studies in the past 20 years.
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Recommended for children and vegetarians |
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Also available as a pleasant tasting liquid, especially recommended for children.
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