The number you quote is based on government recommended daily allowances. These are BS-read "The China Study" for more info on that. They are highly influenced by industries. Isn't it ironic that here in North America it's 1200, whereas in Europe it's 800, whereas in China it's even less? Is it a coincidence that the highest incidences of osteoporose occurs in countries with the highest calcium consumption? There is also a calcium saturation absorption point of 500 which has been known since the 70's (ie the body can't absorb more) and yet governments make these outlandish recommandations. It's quite shameful actually.
