My doc recently told me to substantially increase my Vitamin D intake....that it was MORE important than Calcium...so, I'm up to about 2000mg/iu? a day. (Something in a blood test said I was losing bone at a faster rate than I should.) People in the northern states should probably ALL be taking more. And, Calcium IS overrated....I always hated milk, but I probably have stronger bones than 80% of women in my age group (nearly 55).
"Calcium IS overrated...."
Well, I don't think calcium is overrated, but I do think it is very much misunderstood. There are many factors that are important for its absorption along with a complicated regulatory mechanism in the body.
Calcium also has many functions in the body. It not only initiates muscle contraction but also helps to maintain proper heart function, nerve transmission, and blood clotting.
Vitamin D is toxic in large doses, did your doctor approve that amount?