Combined with Citracal® supplementation, these exercises were clinically proven to significantly improve bone mineral density.
Learn about this "silent disease" and what you can do to improve your bone health.
Many people do not get enough calcium in their diets to protect themselves from osteoporosis. This is a quick guide to help you determine how much calcium you should be getting daily to maintain strong, healthy bones.
| Ages | Milligrams |
|---|---|
| Children | |
| Birth to 6 months | 210 |
| 7 months to 1 year | 270 |
| 1 to 3 years | 500 |
| 4 to 8 years | 800 |
| 9 to 18 years | 1,300* |
| Men | |
| 19 to 50 years | 1,000* |
| 51 years and older | 1,200* |
| Women | |
| 19 to 50 years | 1,000* |
| 51 years and older | 1,200* |
| Pregnant/lactating | 1,200 |
| Postmenopausal; on estrogen | 1,200 |
| Postmenopausal; not on estrogen | 1,500 |
| Product | Milligrams |
|---|---|
| Citracal Tablets/Caplets | |
| Citracal Petites, 1 tablet | 200 |
| Citracal 250 mg + D, 1 tablet | 250 |
| Citracal Caplets, 1 caplet | 315 |
| Citracal Plus, 1 tablet | 250 |
Important Reminders
Certain medications and alcohol can reduce daily calcium levels. Talk to your healthcare provider about your calcium needs. Regular exercise is an integral part of maintaining bone health.
* Institute of Medicine (Dietary Reference Intakes)
† National Institutes of Health
