If you have weak bones or are at risk for bone disease, you might think taking extra calcium will strengthen your skeleton. But taking too much calcium won’t help, and it could even be harmful.

To start, always follow your healthcare provider's instructions for taking supplements, just as you would for prescription medications.

The body doesn’t produce calcium on its own, so it must come from food sources like dairy, leafy greens, or fortified plant-based alternatives. Supplements can help people who don’t eat dairy, such as vegans or those who are lactose intolerant, meet their daily calcium needs.

But there are two important things to know about how your body uses calcium :

Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb calcium effectively.

Your body can only absorb about 500 mill

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