Customer question:
Which foods contain naturally high amounts of calcium? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Foods rich in calcium include:
- beans
- figs
- broccoli
- tofu
- soy milk
- spinach
- fortified cereals
- dairy products
- nuts and seeds
Eating foods rich in calcium is crucial for growing and maintaining strong bones. Your body needs calcium to support muscle and nerve function, regulate blood pressure and hormone levels, and facilitate communication between cells. Because your body can't make calcium, you have to get it from food and supplements, but your body absorbs it better from food.
How much calcium you need depends on your age and gender. The recommended upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg per day for adults aged 19 to 50. For people 51 and older, the limit is 2,000 mg per day. Your body also needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. You can get vitamin D from food, nutritional supplements and exposure to the sun.
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