Conducting an intake assessment—after the available scientific data have allowed the estimation of reference values (see Chapters 5 and 6)—is one of the hallmarks of nutrient risk assessment.

And is a supplement really necessary? Experts weigh in.

Increased calcium intake may reduce the risk of cancers in the left, or distal, colon, report Kana Wu, M.D., Ph.D., and Edward L. Giovannucci, M.D., Sc.D., of the ...

Dietary calcium is essential for various bodily functions and shouldn't be restricted out of fear of arterial calcification. It's crucial to maintain adequate calcium intake throughout life, ...

Nearly 40% of adults fall short on this essential mineral—here’s why it matters more than you think.