Daily How Much

Pregnant women aged 19 and older typically need 1,000 mg of calcium daily; pregnant teens 18 and under need 1,300 mg per day.

As of 2024, postmenopausal women should get 1,200 mg of calcium daily from food and supplements combined, per the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements..

Most postmenopausal women should aim for 1,200 mg of calcium per day, combining food sources and supplements as needed.

Pregnant women aged 19 and older generally need 1,000 to 1,300 mg of calcium per day, while pregnant teenagers require 1,300 mg daily to support.

For most adults with osteoporosis, the recommended total daily calcium intake is 1,200 mg from diet and supplements combined to support bone health as part of a comprehensive treatment plan..

For adults with osteopenia, daily calcium intake is generally 1,000 mg if you are under 50 and 1,200 mg for women over 50 and all adults over 70.

The recommended dietary allowance for calcium for women over 60 is 1,200 mg per day, ideally from food first with supplements to bridge any gaps.

One cup of plain, low-fat yogurt contains roughly 415 mg of calcium, while Greek yogurt provides about 270 mg per cup due to the straining process.

The RDA for women over 50 is 1,200 mg per day, an increase from 1,000 mg for younger women, to help offset postmenopausal bone loss.

Women ages 19–50 need about 1,000 mg of calcium daily, while women 51 and older need 1,200 mg per day.