But no extra calcium: I get so much from my diet.

Calcitonin is given to help move extra calcium out of the blood.

There was little difference between their bone loss and that of women who took no extra calcium.

One possible reason could be that extra calcium builds up in the arteries, however this has not yet been confirmed.

Some women's formulas also contain extra calcium, since women are more likely than men to get osteoporosis.

If we have extra calcium it goes into bones.

Taking extra calcium helps the bones rebuild properly and stay strong.

Do not eat dairy products and need extra calcium.

It's also a good idea to get extra calcium to make up for the amount that may be lost in the urine.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding do not need extra calcium.