Calcium isn’t just about preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women or supporting bone health during pregnancy and breastfeeding; it plays a vital role for men that is often overlooked including:
• Keeping bones strong as they age
• Supporting muscle and nerve function
• Helping with heart health and blood clotting
By age 30, men reach peak bone mass. After that, it’s all about maintaining what you’ve got. Men over 50, especially, are at increasing risk for osteoporosis and fractures, especially if they’re not getting enough calcium
How much is enough?• Adult men (19–70): ~1,000 mg/day
• Men 71 and up: ~1,200 mg/day
Good sources include:
• Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese)
• Leafy greens (kale, collards)
• Fortified plant milks
• Canned salmon with bones
• Calcium supplements, such as Viactiv’s Calcium Chews, which make taking daily calcium enjoyable (in soft chews in tasty chocolate or caramel flavors)
• Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese)
• Leafy greens (kale, collards)
• Fortified plant milks
• Canned salmon with bones
• Calcium supplements, such as Viactiv’s Calcium Chews, which make taking daily calcium enjoyable (in soft chews in tasty chocolate or caramel flavors)
Calcium is not just a “women’s nutrient.” Men need it too – for strength, longevity, bone support and overall health. 
