Nutrients · mg
Calcium
Calcium builds and maintains bones and teeth, and is needed for muscle contraction and nerve signaling. Pairing it with enough vitamin D helps your body actually absorb it.
How much you need
Values are for general adults and vary by age, sex, and life stage. S8D personalizes the exact target to your profile.
Where to get it
- Dairy
- Fortified plant milks
- Leafy greens (kale, bok choy)
- Tofu set with calcium
- Almonds
Common questions
How much Calcium do adults need?
Most adults need 1,000 mg (1,200 mg for women 51+ and adults 71+) of Calcium (measured in mg). The exact target depends on age, sex, and life stage — S8D personalizes it to your profile.
What is the tolerable upper limit for Calcium?
The tolerable upper limit is 2,000–2,500 mg. Staying under it avoids the risks of excess intake; S8D never builds a day that exceeds any nutrient's upper limit.
Which foods are high in Calcium?
Good sources include Dairy, Fortified plant milks, Leafy greens (kale, bok choy), Tofu set with calcium, Almonds.
Why does Calcium matter?
Calcium builds and maintains bones and teeth, and is needed for muscle contraction and nerve signaling. Pairing it with enough vitamin D helps your body actually absorb it.