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Calcium

• Calcium
  Common Name(s)
  calcium
  Scientific Name(s)
  Calcium
  How is Calcium usually used?
  Calcium is a mineral and it is extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingrediented from natural sources. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed). The minimum daily dose of calcium is 125 mg.
• The Upper Limit (UL) for:
• infants (0 to 12 months): not possible to establish for supplementary calcium
  children and adults (1 to 70 years): 2,500 mg (62.5 mmol) per day
  older adults (above 70 years): 2,500 mg (62.5 mmol) per day
  pregnancy and lactation (14 to 50 years): 2,500 mg (62.5 mmol) per day
  What is Calcium used for?
  Calcium helps in the maintenance of bones and teeth, especially in infancy and childhood. It also helps prevent bone resorption and osteoporosis.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?