women older than 50, per the NIH) if they eat a well-rounded diet with calcium-rich foods like dairy, tofu, sardines, broccoli, almonds, and spinach. Women who are vegan and lactose intolerant should ask their physician if taking a supplement may be beneficial.
Vitamin D
D is a biggie, Kirkpatrick said, especially after 40. Not only is it needed for the body to absorb calcium, vitamin D deficiency may also be associated with the development of conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, and breast and colorectal cancers—all of which
