One of the commonest questions I face every day in my orthopaedic practice asked by women in the age of 40-45 years …… 🤔
Doc …. I am 40 now !! Do I need to start Calcium tablets ??????
Let me explain :
40-45-50 is the age for menopause and certain hormonal changes which can weaken the bone (OSTEOPOROSIS) & hence the need for extra calcium supplements in addition to diet .
However this deficiency DOES NOT occur in all women and less than 5% women will need to take extra Calcium (in the form of supplements) other than diet .
Women with additional problems like obesity, Thyroid, early menopause, and other medical problems are more like to require it.
Calcium deficiency would cause symptoms like muscle aches , early tiredness etc., in which case please see a doctor and then start medicines .
Please understand that Calcium supplements are not ALWAYS very safe !!!🤦🏻♀️
95% women DO NOT need to take any CALCIUM TABLETS.
MOST IMPORTANT DON’T FORGET A REGULAR EXERCISE .💪🏾
Don’t Fall prey to irresponsible ads suggesting all women above 40 ( some ads now even say 30 ) should take CALCIUM.😢😢
See your doctor if any doubts🌹
HOPE THIS HELPS 🙏🙏
Dr Satish Mutha 