Calcium Benefits for Bone Health: What You Need to Know^†

I don't mean to scare you, but did you know that you're never far from a skeleton at any point in your life, wherever you are in the world? That's because skeletons aren't just spooky, scary holiday decorations; they're the internal structure that allows us to be more than a floppy bag of organs. You may remember from that particularly catchy preschool song that our skeletons are made up of a bunch of connected bones, and those bones need support.

How do you support bones the way they support you? One way is through calcium, an essential nutrient. Calcium benefits our body by supporting strong and healthy bones. Bone health is vital for health and wellness throughout our lives.

With these important benefits of calcium, how do you get a daily dose? Calcium support can be found in the diet with calcium-rich foods and beverages, and Nature Made^® offers high-quality Calcium supplements to support personalized health goals.^†

What are the Benefits of Calcium?

What's the deal with calcium? No, that's not the start of a dated stand-up set; it's a question that's very relevant to supporting your overall health and wellness. Calcium is an essential mineral found primarily in our bones and teeth. Both of those things are important, right? That's why you want to ensure you get a dose every day to receive the benefits of calcium: it supports the structure and strength of bones and teeth.^†

Bone and teeth health remains important throughout our lives, so keeping a steady intake of calcium through diet or supplementation contributes to bone health throughout your life. Prioritizing calcium is a great, easy lifestyle change that can help support your health and wellness.^†

Calcium's Impact Across Life Stages

Why is calcium important? Calcium benefits remain important throughout all of our life stages. Here are some examples of the benefits of calcium for different age groups and life stages, including how much calcium per day.

Building Bone Mass (Young Adults)

Calcium is essential for growing young adults, contributing to building bone mass and mineralization, which determines the structure and strength of bones. From age 9 to 19, it's recommended that young adults get 1300 milligrams of calcium daily.^[1]†

Maintaining Bone Mass (Adults)

Calcium's importance doesn't fall off when you're done growing, it's just as essential to maintaining bone density. Our bones are constantly being remodeled and replaced throughout our lives, which means we need calcium at all ages to support our bones' continued health. Adults from 19-50 are recommended to get 1000 milligrams of calcium daily.^[1]

If you’re aware of other essential minerals, you may wonder: can you take calcium and magnesium together? Yes, in fact, Nature Made^® Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc with Vitamin D3 Tablets include a daily dose of these three essential minerals (and one essential vitamin!) to support strong bones and more.^†

Supporting Bone Health (Older Adults)

Calcium supports healthy aging in older adults, helping to support bone health. Adequate calcium intake throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. From age 50 and up, men are recommended to get 1000 mg of calcium and women 1200 mg of calcium daily.^[1]†

Why Calcium Supplements Can Make a Difference in Your Daily Intake

If you're looking to increase your daily intake of calcium to support your bone health, why look to calcium supplementation? Many adults struggle to meet the daily recommended requirements for calcium intake in their diet alone; in fact, 43% of American adults have dietary calcium intake below the estimated average requirements.^[2]

Postmenopausal women and people who avoid dairy foods and drinks, including vegans and those who are lactose intolerant, are more likely to need extra calcium in addition to their diet.^[1] Thankfully, finding a convenient way to supplement your dietary intake of calcium isn't difficult: Nature Made^® offers Calcium supplements with high-quality ingredients that are designed to be easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

Nature Made^® Calcium supplements provide clear instructions for use on the label; always follow the suggested use directions and consult with your primary care provider before beginning or changing a supplement routine for personalized advice.

Key Considerations When Adding Calcium to Your Routine

Adding calcium to your daily routine is easy; here are some quick pointers to consider when considering a Calcium supplement.

Consistency is Key

Like most things in life, consistency is essential to support calcium benefits in bone health. Making sure your diet includes calcium-rich foods like dairy foods and drinks or taking your Calcium supplement at a regular, easy-to-remember time every day can provide you with a consistent dose of this essential mineral, helping you support and maintain bone strength. ^†

Meets Individual Needs

Everybody is different, and everybody has individual needs that are unique to them. Consulting with a trusted healthcare professional is the best way to find your specific needs. They can help you find the right calcium intake for your health needs through different lifestyles and stages.

Check Labeling and Claims

It's always important to thoroughly check the labels and claims of any supplement before you start taking it. Supplements from a trusted brand should have clear labeling with easy-to-follow recommended usage instructions, dosage information, and ingredients so you can use them confidently.

For example, our Calcium with Vitamin D3 Softgels contain 46% of your daily value of calcium and 50% of your daily value of vitamin D3 in one daily softgel. Also, vitamin D helps improve calcium absorption, so it's a win-win.^†

The label will also tell you what kind of calcium is included in the supplement. Two common forms of calcium are calcium citrate and calcium carbonate. So, calcium citrate vs. calcium carbonate: is there a difference? Yes; generally calcium carbonate includes more elemental calcium by weight, but calcium citrate is more easily absorbed.^[3]

Why Choose Nature Made^® for Your Calcium Needs?

With so many Calcium supplements on the shelves, why go with Nature Made^® for your daily calcium needs? There are a couple of reasons. Nature Made^® supplements are made with high-quality ingredients backed by science.

Many Nature Made^® supplements carry the seal of USP Verification, which means the United States Pharmacopeia has tested and verified their ingredients, potency, and manufacturing processes.

Nature Made^® also offers different products tailored for your specific life stage, letting you stick with a consistent supplement brand for your needs throughout your lifetime. When you choose Nature Made^®, you're taking a confident step toward long-term health goals.

Building a Routine with Nature Made^®

Calcium is essential to the bones that literally hold us up. Ensuring a daily calcium intake supports your bone strength and overall wellness through this critical mineral. Consider Nature Made^® as a trusted source of Calcium supplements made with high-quality, science-backed ingredients in the forms you prefer.^†

Nature Made^® offers gluten-free Calcium Gummies with Vitamin D3 with no artificial flavors – natural fruit flavors, no synthetic dyes – colors derived from natural sources, no high fructose corn syrup, and no artificial sweeteners. Explore our Calcium Supplements Collection to support a key component of a healthy, active lifestyle.^†

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

References

1. National Institute of Health. Calcium. Nih.gov. Published July 24, 2024. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/
2. Reider CA, et al. Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in US Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANES. Nutrients. 2020 Jun 10;12(6):1735.
3. Publishing HH. Choosing a calcium supplement. Harvard Health. Published October 13, 2020. https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/choosing-a-calcium-supplement