In addition to taking calcium supplements, you can also increase your calcium intake by eating more calcium-rich foods, such as milk, cheese, ikan bilis, sardines, tofu, spinach and kai lan.
Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium. You can obtain vitamin D from direct sunlight. Therefore, outdoor activities such as walking or gardening are beneficial to getting enough Vitamin D.
You can also obtain Vitamin D from foods such as cereals, eggs, oily fish (salmon, cod, mackerel), certain brands of milk and Vitamin D-containing supplements such as Calcium and Vitamin D Tablets.
Calcium may reduce the absorption of some medications, such as certain antibiotics and supplements (e.g. iron). It should be spaced at least 1 to 2 hours apart from these medicines. Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any other medications you may be taking or starting before you begin taking calcium supplements.
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