Mineral

Calcium

• What it is

  "Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body."

  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (Calcium — Consumer)

• Reference intake

  "Adult men 51–70 years: 1,000 mg"

  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (Calcium — Consumer — Recommended Amount)

• Reference intake

  "Adult women 51–70 years: 1,200 mg"

  NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (Calcium — Consumer — Recommended Amount)