If we eat a healthy, varied diet then we should be able to get all the vitamins and minerals we need from food. However, as we get older, we absorb nutrients less efficiently. Many older people also have smaller appetites so may benefit from supplements if they are getting insufficient nourishment from food. Totally Pharmacy have a variety of calcium supplements to choose from. If you prefer to take calcium as part of a multi-vitamin preparation, please have a look at our multi-vitamins section.