Calcium and calcium supplements: Achieving the right balance
The recommended upper limit for calcium is 2,500 mg a day for adults 19 to 50. For those 51 and older, the limit is 2,000 mg a day. Calcium and diet Your body doesn''t produce calcium, so you must get it through other sources. Calcium can be found in a variety of foods, including: Dairy products, such as cheese, milk and yogurt