04/26/2026
Excessive calcium intake is associated with increased risk of calcifications particularly kidney stones and blood vessel calcifications.
People who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis are often advised to take 1200mg of calcium without any qualification about their dietary calcium intake.
Studies show 800-1200mg from a combination of both diet and supplement is sufficient. To assess your dietary calcium and whether it's sufficient, use a tool such as this one:
https://www.osteoporosis.foundation/educational-hub/topic/calcium-calculator