1. Make sure you take in enough calcium if your blood test results indicate hypocalcemia. The recommended intake of calcium daily, for bone health, is based on your age and race. If you are: A man, age 25 to 65 years - take 1000 mg of calcium a day.
A man over the age of 65 years - take 1500 mg of calcium a day
A woman from age 25-50 - take 1000 - 1200 mg of calcium a day.
A woman over the age of 50 years - take 1500 mg of calcium a day.
2. To increase your dietary intake of calcium, choose your foods wisely. Greens (collard and kale)
sardines and salmon (with bones)
Red beans
seaweed
3. Dairy products contain the most calcium: ?8 oz. of milk or yogurt will provide 300 mg. of calcium.
1 oz. of cheddar cheese will provide 200 mg of calcium.
4 oz. of Tofu will give you 250 mg. of calcium.