"Calcium is important for building strong bones in childhood, maintaining bone density in adulthood, and reducing the risk of fracture as we age. In fact, every cell in our body needs calcium to function properly."
- Osteoporosis Canada
Each tablet of Regular Strength TUMS® contains 500 mg of calcium carbonate/tablet
(equivalent to 200 mg of elemental calcium).
Each tablet of Extra Strength TUMS® contains 750 mg of calcium carbonate/tablet
(equivalent to 300 mg of elemental calcium).
Each tablet of Ultra Strength TUMS® contains 1,000 mg of calcium carbonate/tablet
(equivalent to 400 mg of elemental calcium).
Daily Calcium Requirements
Are you getting enough calcium?
| 4 - 8 |
800 mg |
| 9 - 18 |
1,300 mg |
| 19 - 50 |
1,000 mg |
| 50+ |
1,500 mg |
| Pregnant or Lactating Women 18+ |
1,000 mg |
Source: Osteoporosis Canada
Calcium and Pregnancy
Calcium is necessary for the skeletal development of the baby.
1 On average, during
pregnancy, calcium transfer from mother to fetus is approximately 50 mg/day during the
second trimester and 250 mg/day during the third semester.
2
Lactating mothers may lose 200-300 mg of calcium per day to their newborn.
3
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Calcium and Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue. Low
calcium intake is a risk factor for acquiring this disease. Approximately 1.4 million Canadians
have osteoporosis.
For more information, please visit
www.osteoporosis.ca.
Sources: 1 Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy - National Guidelines
for the Childbearing Years, Health Canada, 2000; 2 Oliveri B, Parisi MS, Zeni,
S, and Mautalen C. Mineral and bone mass changes during pregnancy and lactation. Nutrition
2004; 20:235-240; 3 Laskey MA, Prentice A, Hanratty LA, et al. Bone changes
after 3 months of lactation: Influence of calcium intake, breast-milk output, and vitamin D-receptor
genotype. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 1998; 67:685.