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Calcium
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Eat food first, take supplements second.
The vitamins and minerals that occur naturally in food and even those in fortified foods are more easily absorbed by your body than those in supplement form.
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It’s important for men, too.
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Choose fortified foods that also contain vitamin D.
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Don’t take in all 1,000mg at once.
Your body can absorb so much calcium effectively at a given time. Spread your intake throughout the day, but at a minimum split your 1,000mg into two 500mg servings.
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Consult your doctor before you take supplements.
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No dairy is no excuse.
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WebMD
Certain medications can interfere with the absorption of calcium carbonate. Examples of such medications include proton-pump inhibitors [omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), lansoprazole (Protonix), and rabeprazole (Aciphex)], which are used in treating GERD (acid reflux) or peptic ulcers. In these cases, calcium citrate is preferred.
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U.S. National Institute of Health
Bottom Line
Calcium needs vary based on gender, age and lifestyle. How can you be sure you’re maintaining adequate calcium levels? Eat foods high in calcium and consider taking calcium supplements, especially if you’re a woman who’s postmenopausal.
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