Calcium cannot be absorbed without Vitamin D. Calcium is essential for a healthy, functioning body. Present in four forms: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium Gluconate, Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Lactate.
Calcium Carbonate: An excellent form of calcium and most commonly found in food supplements. Calcium carbonate supplies 40% elemental calcium, where as, other Calcium forms deliver a mere 9%. Contains no toxic metals, should be taken with meals to improve absorption.
Calcium Citrate: Calcium Carbonate bound with Citrate Acid. Easily absorbed in the body.
Calcium Aspartate: Calcium Carbonate bound with Aspartic Acid. Easily absorbed in the body.
Calcium Lactate: Calcium Carbonate bound with Lactic Acid. Easily absorbed in the body.
What Health Benefits do I Offer?
Critical for strengthening bones and teeth.
Involved in nerve transmission and muscle and heart contractions.
Promotes healthy blood clotting and blood pressure.
Plays a role in initiating DNA synthesis.
Works toward reducing risk of heart disease and stroke.
May reduce the risk of cancer (particularly colon cancer).
Has been known to help with insomnia.
Promotes body ph balance.
Helps soothe heartburn distress.
What Food Sources am I Found In?
The primary source is dairy products, but also found in green leafy vegetables, canned salmon, sardines, fortified orange juice, almonds, dried beans, lima beans, and tofu.
How Much Should I Have?
Institute of Medicine Guidelines: 0-6 months, 210 mg/day
7-12 months, 270 mg/day
1-3 years, 500 mg/day
4-8 years, 800 mg/day
9-13 years, 1300 mg/day
14-18 years, 1300 mg/day
10-50 years, 1000 mg/day
51+ years, 1200 mg/day
What if I Don't Get Enough?
You become more susceptable to: arthritis back pains (sciatica, disc problems), Bell's Palsy, bone spurs, brittle fingernails, calcium deposits, cognitive impairment, delusions, depression, eczema, high blood pressure, hyperactivity, hypertension, insomnia, irritability, kidney stones, limb numbness, muscle cramps/spasms/twitches, nervousness, neuromuscular excitability osteomalacia (failure to mineralize the protein bone matrix), osteoporosis (& Dowagers Hump, spontanious fractures, kyphosis), panic attacks, periodontal disease - receding gums (osteoporosis of facial bones & jaw bones), PMS, pica (eating lead paint), Rickets, retarded growth, tetany, and tooth decay.
Stuff I Should Know
Most adults get only half the amount of calcium they need daily. Many doctors recommend a supplement of up to 1000 milligrams per day. Calcium supplements should be avoided by prostate cancer patients. Before participating in high dose supplementation please consult with your doctor.
I can be used as a supplement to treat:
Osteoporosis; Gestational hypertension; Premenstrual syndrome; Preeclampsia; Rickets; Celiac disease; Weight loss; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; High triglycerides; Pregnancy support; Kidney stones; Depression; Colon cancer(prevention); Amenorrhea(preventing bone loss.
Genesis 1:29 "And God said,
'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is
upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it
shall be for meat'."
