The article, Extra calcium won't lower bone fracture risk in ladies is about how if you consume more that the recommended daily amount of calcium it will not lower your chance of breaking a bone later in your life according to a new study. Research found information about how if you take 750 milligrams of calcium each day, which is the daily recommended amount links with the lowest risk of fractures and osteoporosis for Swedish women in their fifty's. Calcium is very important in preventing broken bones and osteoporosis, but the amount of calcium differs by age and country. In the United States the recommended about of calcium per day is 1,200 milligrams. However, if you consume less than 700 milligrams a day of calcium then it is associated with getting a broken bone or osteoporosis. Since the human skeleton grows during adolescence and childhood, larger amounts of calcium are needed to accrue bone. Children between four to eight year olds need 800 milligrams of calcium per day. Children between nine to eighteen year olds need 1,300 milligrams of calcium per day. Later adulthood and old age is when increased bone occurs in which is why 1,200 milligrams of calcium is needed for people 51 and older. So, there needs to be a balance of calcium incorporation into our bodies throughout our whole life so we don't health risks. In conclusion, having calcium is very important but taking alot of it will not prevent you from getting a bone fracture or osteoporosis.
Link:http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43160225/ns/health-womens_health/t/extra-calcium-wont-lower-bone-fracture-risk-ladies/#.Tu9vts1WC18
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