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How much calcium and vitamin D should a 60 year old woman take?

Too little calcium can lead to osteoporosis. The body also requires vitamin D to absorb calcium. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that women aged 50 or younger and men 70 or younger should get 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day. Men and women older than that should get 1,200 mg daily.Dec 26, 2017

How much vitamin D should a 60 year old woman take a day?

Q: Is it possible to take too much vitamin D? A: The upper tolerable limit is 4,000 international units (IU) daily, and the recommended amount for women 14 to 70 is 600 IU per day. Women 71 and older should aim for 800 IU per day.

Can you take vitamin D and calcium at the same time?

Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium, but you do not have to take calcium and vitamin D at the same time. For the best absorption of calcium, make sure you get enough vitamin D.

How many mg of calcium does a 60 year old woman need?

Daily suggested calcium intake for adults Adult women 51-70 years: 1,200 mg. Adults 71 years and older: 1,200 mg. Pregnant and breastfeeding teens: 1,300 mg.

How much vitamin D and calcium should I take daily?

What is the recommended daily amount of calcium and vitamin D?

AgeRecommended calcium intake (milligrams a day)Recommended vitamin D intake (international units a day)
19-50 years1,000600
Males 51-70 years1,000600
Females 51-70 years1,200600
71 and older1,200800

Is 10000 IU of vitamin D enough?

The Endocrine Society Practice Guidelines recommend that up to 10,000 IUs daily was safe for adults. This is in contrast to the recommended UL at 4,000 IU/d from the IOM.

Can I take 5000 IU of vitamin D3 everyday?

In summary, long-term supplementation with vitamin D3 in doses ranging from 5000 to 50,000 IUs/day appears to be safe.

Why should calcium and vitamin D not be taken together?

Calcium can make it harder for your body to absorb certain medicines, and some medicines can make it harder for your body to absorb vitamin D. If you take other medications, take them at least 2 hours before or 4 to 6 hours after you take calcium and vitamin D combination.