Calcium Calculator

Calcium Calculator

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Calcium Definition

Confused about the amount of calcium you or a loved one should be getting? Use our calcium calculator to determine the ideal intake for your gender, age and health considerations. Find out your requirements in three simple steps:

  1. Choose your gender
  2. Select the age range that you or the person you’re checking for falls into
  3. Specify any condition that might change your calcium needs

This feedback can then be used as a guideline when choosing calcium-rich foods.

Calcium and Bone Health

Calcium is a mineral essential for the health of your whole body, though it’s most often associated with bone health. In fact, 99 percent of the calcium in your body is found in the bones and teeth. Working in combination with proteins and phosphorus, calcium creates the internal structure of your bones. This builds the framework for the rest of your body, making bone strength an important part of your health overall.

Other Calcium Functions

The 1 percent of body calcium found outside of your skeletal system has many important functions as well. Your body uses this calcium for:

  • Neurotransmitter action
  • Maintaining healthy heart function
  • Balancing pH
  • Facilitating muscle contractions
  • Blood clotting
  • Aiding in cell communication

Calcium Sources

Calcium is only one part of the equation when it comes to total health. Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption. Calcium sources should be carefully considered as well. Dairy products are most commonly thought of as the best source, but for vegans, lactose intolerant individuals and those with allergies, plant foods such as kale, collards, blackstrap molasses and even seaweed are delicious alternatives.

Other plant foods, including spinach and chard, offer high levels of calcium but also contain oxalic acid which can bind with the mineral and make it less available. As long as you choose a wide and varied selection of fresh, healthy foods, you should be able to get all the calcium you need.

When to Supplement

Calcium supplementation may be beneficial for older individuals as well as women who are going through menopause. Since supplement contents and absorption rates vary, it’s a good idea to talk to your doctor about whether or not a calcium pill is a good option for you.

If you have a fitness website, nutrition blog or other health-related page, you can add this calculator to help others determine how much calcium they should be getting on a daily basis. Remember that these results are only guidelines. Consult a doctor or nutritionist with any questions or concerns that you have about calcium intake.

How to Calculate Calcium

Let's be honest - sometimes the best calcium calculator is the one that is easy to use and doesn't require us to even know what the calcium formula is in the first place! But if you want to know the exact formula for calculating calcium then please check out the "Formula" box above.

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