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Calcium is the most profuse mineral found in the human body, which means it is one of the most important. It is essential for your bones, muscles, and teeth, not to mention the vital role it plays in other bodily functions. The multi-functional role calcium plays in your body is the reason why it is important to get the calcium your body needs.

One way of getting the calcium you need is through your diet, but if your diet lacks enough calcium, calcium supplements are one way you can increase your daily intake, but it is important to know a little about calcium supplements before you begin taking them. Calcium deficiency can be the cause of many adverse effects.

The amount your body needs daily varies on age and whether or not you are pregnant. On average, 19-50 year olds should be getting 1000 milligrams of calcium a day, whether that be through diet or supplementation is up to you.

Some prescription medications do not mix with calcium, so be sure to check with your doctor if you are on a prescription medication. If you’re prone to kidney stones, calcium may make them worse. Another factor to take into consideration is the amount of elemental calcium the supplements contain. Calcium comes bound to another element, such as carbonate, lactate, and citrate.

Calcium can also combine with harmful metals such as lead or mercury so it pays to check the USP symbol to insure that the calcium in the supplement is free of these elements. Also checking the label will tell you the amount of calcium per serving. In summary, calcium supplements are generally safe and may indeed be what you need but if you have doubts you should check with your doctor to see what he or she recommends.