Overview
Calcium is an essential mineral, meaning that we cannot manufacturer it within the body yet we cannot survive without it. Most dietary calcium comes from dairy products. Other good sources include sardines, canned salmon, green leafy vegetables, and tofu.
Calcium helps to maintain normal bones and teeth, normal muscle function and neurotransmission, normal blood coagulation, normal energy-yielding metabolism and normal function of digestive enzymes. Calcium also contributes to normal cell division and differentiation.
One of the major benefits of a calcium carbonate supplement is that it can help you meet your daily calcium requirements. Adult men younger than 71 -- and adult women younger than 51 -- are reported to need 1000 mg of calcium each day. If you're not getting enough dietary calcium calcium carbonate makes an inexpensive and convenient way to supplement your intake.
Because of the carbonate particle in calcium carbonate pills, the pills act as natural antacids. Carbonate reacts with excess stomach acid, producing water and carbon dioxide as products. You then expel the carbon dioxide by burping. For this reason, calcium carbonate makes an excellent choice of treatment if you have frequent, mild acid stomach -- you can treat your symptoms while simultaneously supplementing yourself with an important mineral.
Key Benefits
- May helps to maintain normal bones and teeth.
- May support normal muscle function and neurotransmission.
- May support energy levels.
- May help to support healthy cholesterol.
- May help to support healthy blood pressure.
Directions
Take 1-3 capsules daily with food.
Ingredients
Calcium Carbonate 500mg,
providing elemental calcium 200mg
Capsule Shell: Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose
Cautions
If on medication or under medical supervision always consult your GP before taking health supplements.
If pregnant or nursing consult your GP before taking health supplements.
You should not take supplements as a substitute for a varied balanced diet.