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How much calcium per day is recommended? Like many women, you may have memorized the minimum daily calcium requirement – 1,000 milligrams (mg) a day for women ages 50 and younger and 1,200 mg for women over 50 – and followed it faithfully in an effort to preserve your bones.

Walk down the health aisle of any supermarket and you’ll see shelves lined with brightly packaged vitamin and mineral supplements designed for children.