One of the best supplements you can take as you grow older is calcium. Although it is best to take this as part of your diet, supplements can also be beneficial. It is recommended that seniors aged 71 and above take 1,200 mg of calcium on the daily.
Since calcium is crucial in helping seniors maintain strong and healthy bones — likewise minimizing risks for developing osteoporosis — here are ten of the best calcium supplements for seniors:
- Life Extension Calcium Citrate With Vitamin D
- Care/of Calcium Plus
- Designs for Health Calcium Malate Capsules
- Thorne Research Basic Bone Nutrients
- Kirkland Signature Calcium 500 mg With D3
- Pure Encapsulations Calcium Citrate
- Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Stronger Bones
- Nature Made Calcium
- Vega Sport Pro Calcium
- NOW Foods Calcium and Magnesium
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William Rivers is an editor with a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling at Maine State University. He has more than 20 years of experience working in the senior healthcare industry.
