X-ray energy can’t penetrate through calcium, which is why bones appear bright white on X-ray film.
Getting adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout life as part of a well-balanced diet may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Experts from a foundation for bone health recommend 1,200mg of calcium and 800 – 1,000 IU of vitamin D per day.
Getting adequate calcium and vitamin D throughout life as part of a well-balanced diet may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Experts from a foundation for bone health recommend 1,200mg of calcium and 800 – 1,000 IU of vitamin D per day.
Excessive alcohol consumption inhibits calcium absorption and has been shown to obstruct the production of vitamin D, which is needed for calcium absorption. People who drink alcohol daily should consider calcium supplementation.
Excessive alcohol consumption inhibits calcium absorption and has been shown to obstruct the production of vitamin D, which is needed for calcium absorption. People who drink alcohol daily should consider calcium supplementation.
Studies have shown that smoking is harmful to your bones. If you are a smoker, it is important to get enough calcium and vitamin D through diet or supplementation.
Studies have shown that smoking is harmful to your bones. If you are a smoker, it is important to get enough calcium and vitamin D through diet or supplementation.
Calcium has been studied in pregnant women for its ability to help maintain healthy blood pressure already within a normal range.* The recommended daily intake of calcium for pregnant/nursing women is 1,000mg.
Calcium has been studied in pregnant women for its ability to help maintain healthy blood pressure already within a normal range.* The recommended daily intake of calcium for pregnant/nursing women is 1,000mg.
Formulated for absorption
Our Calcium Plus combines magnesium and calcium to maximize bone and muscle support. We also included vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 to support the body's absorption of calcium in the gut and transportation to bones, where the majority of calcium is stored.
Our calcium is sustainably derived from mineral-rich red algae harvested off the coast of Iceland. Most calcium supplements are from limestone, but our marine source has the benefit of surrounding the calcium with magnesium and over seventy trace minerals.