I actually get this question quite a bit… does taking a daily multivitamin take care of your calcium requirements? Not quite.

Almost all multivitamins include calcium, but not enough to cover your entire daily requirements. Take a look at the label of your vitamin bottle. Next to calcium, it should tell you how much is included in each vitamin or serving and also what percentage of your daily calcium requirement it takes care of. It’s often 25% or less.

That being said, taking a daily multivitamin does of course help to fullfill all your nutritional needs and will give you a boost in your calcium intake. If your diet also includes some dairy products and veggies high in calcium like kale or broccoli, it may just be enough to keep your bones strong.