Does a man require a calcium supplement?
On One Hand: Some Men Not Getting Recommended Calcium IntakeAccording to the Mayo Clinic, the recommended daily intake of calcium is 1,000 milligrams for men ages 19 to 50 and 1,200 milligrams for men older than 50. As the Office of Dietary Supplements asserts, some men, particularly older men, are not receiving this daily intake through their diets. This is cause for serious concern. Insufficient daily intake of calcium can have serious long-term health implications, as the body will take calcium out of bones to maintain proper levels of calcium in the blood.On the Other: Possible to Get Adequate Calcium Through DietNot all men necessarily require calcium supplements, as it is possible for men to get enough calcium through their diets. As the Office of Dietary Supplements explains, dairy products, such as milk, cheese and yogurt are rich sources of calcium. Calcium-fortified foods like orange juice and cereal and greens like spinach and kale also include calcium. Men who frequently co
