It's important to eat a diet that is rich in calcium to maintain healthy bones. Aim to take 1, 000mg of calcium every day, either in your diet or as a supplement. Good sources of calcium include milk and dairy products, e. g cheese and yoghurt, dried apricots or figs and some green leafy vegetables, e. g broccoli and cabbage. Calcium tablets can be purchased at a chemist, but always ask your doctor before taking calcium supplements as your body can only cope with a certain amount of calcium, and if you take too much you may develop kidney stones or other complications.
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