Ever since you were a little kid, people (and commercials) likely told you to drink lots of milk because it would help you build strong bones thanks to its abundance of calcium.
In fact, your nerves, muscles, and hormones depend on calcium to function properly, and 98 percent of your body’s calcium is stored in your bones
You probably think you’re getting enough of this mineral every day. “Most people think they’re doing okay, but the reality is that most Americans don’t get enough calcium
“It’s one of the top four missing nutrients in the American diet, along with vitamin D, potassium, and fiber.
Teens, women older than age 50, and men over age 70 are particularly bad about getting the recommended amounts.”
Most adults need 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium per day, with slightly higher levels for teens and pregnant or lactating people.