it's important you talk to your healthcare provider about the amounts they recommend. vitamin d recommendations are usually based on your blood levels. if they are low doctors often recommend high doses until levels reach acceptable. they also might have recommendations for calcium based on your medication and diagnosis. that being said the recommended amount based on your age and gender is 1200mg calcium and 600iu vitamin d. this calcium calculator can help you determine how much is in food and this article can help you with vitamin d. once you determine how much you get with food you can consider supplementation. just be sure to check with your doctor.
i am a 64 year old active femal wth osteopenia i take 35 mg of risedronate weekly. how much calcium and d do i need? . please give daily total of what i should ensure i get in both food and supplements.