Most people aren’t aware of low bone mass until they end up with a broken bone.
Calcium and vitamin D are two nutrients that work together for strong, healthy bones.
Almost all of the calcium in your body is found in your bones.
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Sixty-six percent of bone is made up of a mineral known ascalcium hydroxyapatite.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) forcalciumfor adults is 1,000 milligrams each day.
This amount increases to 1,200 milligrams daily for women after age 51.
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Up to 40% of the US population doesn’t meet the recommended requirements for calcium with diet alone.
But, it’s not just calcium you better be worried about.
Without vitamin D, your body can’t use the calcium you’re eating to strengthen your bones.
Fortified foods and supplements can help you reach therecommended 15 micrograms of vitamin D daily.
