RDA of Calcium is 1000mg for moderately active person, in age group 19-50 years. 

RDA means recommended Daily Allowance. 

(And it's not mentioned for specific period.) 

It's better to be taken through food. But on daily basis to get this much amount is little difficult. Plus to get different supporting minerals like vit D, vit C is also logistically impractical to get daily basis. 

Therefore smart way to make sure getting adequate calcium is through right balance of calcium rich foods and calcium supplements. 

Richest source calcium like dairt foods give us around 100mg through 100ml dairy/

1 ragi bhakari /100gm pulses like chana rajma.

So if for any day Or most of days we are unable to take above calcium rich foods , take differentiated amount through elemental calcium. 

 Calcimax Forte:

Calcimax forte has 1 tablet 1000mg calcium carbonate from which 400mg is elemental calcium.

• Experts typically suggest a daily dose of no more than 500 milligrams (mg) of supplemental calcium. 
• A doctor might recommend short-term use of higher dose calcium (up to 1,000 mg).

Advantage of taking supplements. 

As discussed above, it's smart ,sure way to meet daily advisable dose. 

It prevents bone loss. 

With age body's ability to absorb calcium from foods deteriortes. Therefore direct intake of calcium element enables body for its absorption. 

Side effects:

Possible side effect but bot yet scientifically proven. 

Excessive intake of calcium carbonate can lead to health issues such as heart rhythm disturbances, kidney stones, constipation, and digestive problems.

Calcium can also decrease absorption of some medications, including osteoporosis medicines, thyroid medicines, and some antibiotics.

My Suggestions

-Currently you are taking 1 tablet of calcimax forte. 

This comes in RDA range. 

-Possible Health issues mentioned above are individual specific and not proven /reasesrched.

If eaten with food, taking vitamin C along with calcium supplements, drinking enough water, eating enough fruits, vegetables.. We don't need to worry about above digestive related, heart rhythm issue and kidney stones. 

-Another issues mentioned with medicines absorbtion, for this it's always recommended to take calcium supplements separately. 

-You are also doing exercise which helps in regular calcium utilization. 

Prescription:

- you can continue taking 1 tablet daily. 

- on days when there is more consumption of calcium rich foods , that day Or next day you may skip supplement. 

- some weeks you may consider to take alternative days. 

This will ensure to meet RDA as well as can prevent possible side effects/overdose.

Ref- 

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/calcium

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/too-much-calcium-supplements

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/calcium-supplements/faq-20058238

World Cancer Awareness Day

4 th Feb World Cancer Awareness Day
Why Nutrition Guidance important During and Post Cancer Treatment.
Both cancer and cancer treatments stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. But this may also kill healthy cells that grow and divide quickly, such as cells in the mouth and digestive tract. This affects person's taste, smell, appetite, and ability to eat enough food or absorb the nutrients from food. This can lead to malnutrition and thereby weakness,  fat and muscle loss, lowers effectiveness of immune system.

Principles of Nutrition Therapy for Cancer Rehab
-Chose foods that are nutrients dense, so that even if a person eats smaller quantity, his nutrition needs can be made.
- Chose foods and food combinations per meal that are simple to digestion and avoid any further indigestion/toxic wastes.
- Hydration is important. Drink Small sips of plain water and rehydrating solution throughout day.
- Chose foods that are pleasing for palate and easy for digestion. Liquids like Cool Drinks like milkshakes, fruit juices, soups as well as semisolid foods like porridge, kheer, khichdi.
- Take care of food borne infection. Avoid raw and outside foods to avoid infection.
- Nutrition supplements especially protein, antioxidants, micronutrients are useful for faster recovery.

- Avoid use of plastic, aluminium for cooking, serving foods. 

Lifestyle Modifications:
- Correct Sleep cycle is very important for fasten rest and recovery.
- Emotional wellbeing is most important through this journey.  Counseling sessions with spiritual coach, life coach, psychologist will be very much helpful.
- Learn and Practice Meditation, Pranayam. Read self-help books on spirituality, health, value adding autobiographies.
- Doing suitable exercise under physiotherapist or yoga therapist is also can be considered.

- Avoid alcohol, smoking, tobacco consumption. 

- Short Writeup by Prachi A. Managute
Dietitian & Health Coach