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For Korean postmenopausal women and men over 50, the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research recommends a calcium intake of 800 to 1000 mg a day, and a vitamin D intake of more than 800 IU a day; both ideally from food but if dietary intake is inadequate, then supplement. They also state that a serum 25-(OH)D level greater than 30 ng/mL is probably helpful for management of osteoporosis and prevention of fractures. Comment: When choosing a calcium supplement, in general it is recommended to chose one that includes vitamin D. J Bone Metab. 2015 Nov;22(4):143-9.    (retrieved Jul, 2016). There are currently 1090 pearls in the database. While every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, mistakes can and do occur. Use databank at your own risk. All pearls © 2024 by the Internet Medical Association. Click Here to view more medical pearls.