By the way, doctor: Which calcium supplement should I take?
The recommended daily intake of calcium for postmenopausal women is 1,200 mg (plus 400–600 IU/day of vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption by the intestine). The body can’t assimilate more than about 500 mg of calcium at a time, so take your calcium in small doses throughout the day.
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