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Are you concerned about how much calcium you get on a daily basis?

A recent study suggested that an alarming 80% of women do not get enough calcium.  Do you think you are getting enough calcium on a daily basis?  Do you feel well educated on the importance of calcium for your health?

Please tell us what you think.  We want to know!

Yes (71.8%)

No (28.2%)

Are you concerned about how much calcium you get on a daily basis?
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  • dedezozo By dedezozo
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I know that I should be concerned but I don't really pay attention.

  • misspassion89 By misspassion89
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I never really shown much of a concern for my calcium intake, but lately I've been reading that calcium & Vitamin D intake in America is not as high as it should be. Daily consumption also has been known to lower the risk of all cancers by %77, protects against heart disease, and lessens depression according to the August issue of Time magazine.

  • smfultz By smfultz
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I had gastric bypass surgery a couple of years ago, so I don't absorb calcium well. I try to eat foods that are high in calcium, plus take daily supplements. I still wonder if it is enough.

  • armywife4life78 By armywife4life78
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    I had a hysterectomy almost 10 years ago and due to that I don't absorb calcium as well as I could be so I try to get extra calcium where ever I can.

  • suze227 By suze227
    on Sep 10, 2010  

    Very worried as I have always barely used dairy products. Aging now and my back always feels bent and weak. And I am only 52.

  • helenschild By helenschild
    on Sep 11, 2010  

    I have never liked milk and now at my age, I need to remember to take some form of calcium.

  • chill18 By chill18
    on Sep 11, 2010  

    I am not worried about my calccum. I drink milk daily and I dont over do it on the dairy products... learned my lesson early on!

  • Laura116 By Laura116
    on Sep 11, 2010  

    But then now they are also coming out with studies saying too much calcium can be bad for your arteries! Who know what to do anymore!

  • Pepperr By Pepperr
    on Sep 11, 2010  

    I'm on Prednisone for Polymyalga and one of the side effects to Prednisone is thinning the bones.

  • Autumnkat By Autumnkat
    on Sep 11, 2010  

    I went through menopause early, so I have been very concerned about keeping my bones healthy. I take a calcium supplement daily, I avoid drinking soda as much as possible, I have yogurt daily, and eat good green veggies such as broccoli . This week, I had a bone density scan, and my results showed that my bones are denser and thicker than they were 2 years ago!