Your calcium needs depend on your age, gender, and whether you’re pregnant.
Your doctor might recommend an even higher amount, so ask him exactly what you need.
- Adults younger than 50 need 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day.
- Pregnant women need 1,300 milligrams per day.
- Women age 51 and older need 1,200 milligrams per day.
- Men age 71 and older need 1,200 milligrams a day .