YES, Between the age of 19 and 50 our bodies need slightly less calcium than during adolescence (11-18) and this is because bone growth slows during adulthood. Men and Women both need approximately 700 mg of calcium, compared to 800 mg during adolescence for girls and 1000 mg for boys. This does not, however, mean …
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