India, March 28 -- Calcium supplements for women after 30 are as important as introducing vitamin D, an essential vitamin, upon consulting with a certified doctor. While calcium can be naturally obtained naturally from dairy products, such as milk, yoghurt, and cheese, people with lactose intolerance and those who cannot get sufficient calcium in their bodies, may take supplements. For women after 30, calcium is an important mineral for increasing bone density and reducing the likelihood of joint stiffness.

Dr Pankaj Chaudhary, Associate Director (Internal Medicine), Max Super Speciality Hospital, tells Health Shots: "After the age of 30, bone mass gradually begins to decline. If dietary calcium intake is inadequate, the body starts draw...