Calcium & Magnesium Complex - 473ml - Nature's Harmony

Calcium & Magnesium Complex - 473ml - Nature's Harmony

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LIQUID CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM COMPLEXNature's Harmony Liquid Calcium & Magnesium Complex is a complete calcium, magnesium blend with added vitamin D & zinc. Delicious Spearmint Vanilla flavour makes this complex easy to take for everyone in the whole family. Calcium & Magnesium work together to support bone health and help to protect our bones from degenerative bone diseases like osteoporosis. [LIQUID]
Each tablespoon (15ml) contains:
182mg
Calcium (carbonate)
55mg
Calcium (lactate)
12.5mg
Calcium (citrate)
85mg
Magnesium (oxide)
85mg
Magnesium (citrate)
17mg
Zinc (citrate)
9mg
Silicon (dioxide)
4mcg
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
5mg
Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopherol)
840mcg
Copper (gluconate)
300mcg
Boron (citrate)
Non-Medicinal Ingredients:
purified water, glycerin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate,vanilla and spearmint natural flavours

Format

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473ml

Dosage

Take 2 tablespoons (30ml) per day with a meal a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Important Information

This product does not contain corn, dairy or gluten.
Refrigerate after opening.

Highlights
  • Supports bone health
  • With Vitamin D & Zinc
  • Delicious Spearmint Vanilla flavour
  • Readily absorbable calcium
  • Supports good sleep habits

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Nature's Harmony is quality brand of vitamins, minerals, herbs and specialty supplements, since 1936.Nature's Harmony takes the greatest care in providing the best natural products, produced with the highest quality into each and every formula. Nature's Harmony brings you Relora capsules, Treemenda Shampoo and Conditioner, Sleep Quality sleep tight melatonin, stomach ease herbal laxative and cod liver oil.

Calcium

What is calcium and what does it do? Calcium is an important mineral for the optimal functioning of many body systems, and a building block in our bones and teeth. Calcium also protects the body from heavy metal toxicity by competing for absorption against lead. Calcium ions are involved, at the cellular level, with the folding structure of the RNA and DNA molecules and the activation of enzymes for the metabolism of fats. Our nerves also use calcium for the proper transmission of impulses, and our muscles use calcium to contract and relax.

In addition, calcium lowers cholesterol, by inhibiting plaque formation, and lowers blood pressure, by ensuring the proper functioning of the arterial muscles. This mineral is commonly recommended by natural health care practitioners for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, cardiovascular disease, PMS, pregnancy, optimal cell growth, nervous disorders, muscle cramps and insomnia.

Deficiency
Deficiency of calcium can occur because of insufficient dietary intake or because of increased loss caused by negative conditions within the body. The standard North American diet is high in protein, fat, sugar and phosphorus from the consumption of meats, refined grains, junk foods, salty foods, alcohol, coffee and soft drinks. Not only is this diet low in calcium, it also leads to a disruption of the acid/base balance with a shift towards acidity, and the body is forced to buffer using calcium. The calcium drawn out of the bones to be used as a buffer in the bloodstream is then lost in the urine. This can also be caused by some medications, or when the body is in a state of inflammation, like with inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. If calcium is deficient, toxic lead is absorbed by the body and deposited in the teeth and bones. The muscles in the body use calcium for contraction and deficiency can result in painful muscle spasms. Similarly, the heart uses calcium in its contractions, so deficiency can lead to arrhythmias. Deficiency of calcium also causes bone and joint diseases such as osteomalacia, osteoporosis and osteo-arthritis. It also leads to poor growth and poor bone density in children (Rickets).

TYPES OF CALCIUM
There are different ways that calcium can be delivered to the body. Many products that contain calcium have less absorbable forms, such as calcium carbonate. Chelated or citrated calcium supplements are easier for the body to use and can be taken with or without food. Chelated simply means that calcium is bonded to a protein molecule, for example aspartate or glycinate, and citrated means that calcium is bonded to a citrate molecule. Both processes enhance calcium's absorption in the intestinal tract. At the same time the greater size of the resulting molecules decreases the amount of calcium per dose unit when compared with simple calcium carbonate. The types of calcium commonly found for supplementation are as follows:

Calcium Carbonate
Calcium carbonate is not the best calcium source because it must be taken with food for absorption, and its basic nature may interfere with proper digestion, which requires acidity from stomach acid. Additionally, up to 40% of people over the age of sixty have chronic stomach inflammation that prevents the breakdown of calcium carbonate.

Coral Calcium
Coral calcium is a naturally occurring calcium found in complex with magnesium oxide in a 4:1 ratio (calcium:magnesium) as well as many other minerals. Two types of coral calcium exist, fossilized and marine. Fossilized coral is farmed after it floats to the top of the ocean while marine grade is live coral that is vacuumed from the ocean floor. There is a debate between the makers of both types as to which is better with no clear winner emerging. One must consider the ecological effect of both processes when purchasing coral calcium. Ensure that your supplement is tested for contaminants since the coral is farmed from the ocean. Even after purification coral calcium contains minute amounts of heavy metals and should not be consumed by pregnant or nursing women.

Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Compound (MCHC)
MCHC is sourced from animal bones (usually cow or sheep), and contains a significant amount of calcium, along with other minerals required for proper bone formation. Some practitioners believe that this is an optimal calcium form because it contains all of the other substances that naturally occur in the bone. Like most animal-derived products, it is important to ensure the quality of the supplement and the conditions under which the animals have been raised. To minimize the chance of contamination with heavy metals or disease agents like the prions that cause "Mad Cow disease" (BSE), choose supplements from countries such as New Zealand.

D1-calcium-phosphate
D1-clacium-phosphate is used in some low-end supplements and should be avoided. This form of calcium actually inhibits the absorption of other minerals in a mineral complex and is insoluble. The calcium in antacids, when taken a therapeutic amount, neutralizes stomach acid. They are not recommended as a calcium source because without stomach acid, the calcium cannot be absorbed.

How do I take calcium?
Calcium supplements are best taken in small doses throughout the day because the body can only absorb 500mg at one time, no matter how large an amount each dose contains. However, if you are using calcium for its relaxation properties it is beneficial to take a larger dose before bed, especially when combined with magnesium.

Co-Supplementation
Lysine is an amino acid that is needed for calcium absorption. It can be taken in supplemental form or through the use of foods such as cheese, eggs, fish, lima beans, milk, soy products and brewer's yeast. Calcium absorption is also increased by combination with magnesium and vitamin D. In general, the ratio recommended is 2:1, calcium: Magnesium with an associated dose of Vitamin D (this dose varies widely from 100 1000IU).

Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral for all known living organisms. Magnesium ions catalyze many chemical reactions in the human body, including those in the mitochondria where most of the energy inside each cell of the body is produced. It also plays a role in cell signaling within the body, with wound healing and with enzymes governing the replication of DNA.

Who needs magnesium?
In short, most people...Recently, there has been some debate in regards to the efficacy of magnesium status testing using blood. It is argued that blood testing may not show deficiencies until they are dangerously low because only around 1% of the body's magnesium is found in the blood. It is possible that 50% or more of the population have low magnesium stores despite normal serum levels (a condition called "subclinically deficient"). These deficiencies may have to do with low dietary intake of magnesium, due to poor dietary habits, or loss through the refining and processing of foods. Chronic vomiting or diarrhea, excessive urination and sweating can also deplete magnesium. Foods rich in magnesium include dark leafy vegetables, bananas, avocado, peas, legumes, soy and whole grains.

Deficiency
Without magnesium, the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses is compromised. This can lead to nervous system disorders, muscle weakness or contraction, as well as cramps and spasms. For example, magnesium has been shown to decrease menstrual pain by relaxing the uterine muscles. Magnesium deficiency has also been strongly associated with depression, migraines, ADD, PMS, fibromyalgia, asthma, allergies and type II diabetes. Magnesium loss can be caused by some medications such as diuretics, antibiotics and some anti-cancer drugs. Foods high in fat and oxalic acid interfere with the absorption of magnesium. Oxalic acid containing foods include almonds, chard, cocoa, rhubarb, spinach and black tea. Body requirements for magnesium increase with increased intake of zinc and vitamin D.

Magnesium and Women's Health
In addition to decreasing menstrual cramping, as noted above, magnesium acts in pregnancy as a uterine relaxant that can prevent premature labour. Studies show supplemental magnesium in pregnancy also decreases the risk of birth defects such as cerebral palsy. It has also been researched for its ability to protect against osteoporosis and healthy immune finction. 

Magnesium and Cardiovascular Health
Given its vital role in nerve and muscle function, magnesium is also an especially important mineral for heart health. Deficiency can cause abnormal heart rhythms, coronary spasms and calcification of the arteries. Studies have also shown that diets high in magnesium significantly reduce the risk of high blood pressure, and this correlation is stronger in women than in men.

Co-Supplementation
Magnesium is commonly used in a Calcium/Magnesium complex. These are available as tablets, capsules, powders and liquids. When choosing a Cal/Mag complex consider the ratio of calcium to magnesium. The most popular is 2:1, calcium:magnesium because calcium is normally recommended at twice the daily amount as compared to magnesium. However for those individuals in need of extra magnesium 1:1 and 3:2 (Cal:Mag) ratio supplements are available. Many current formulas for bone health will include vitamin D which, promotes the absorption of calcium in the digestive tract. Interestingly, magnesium that is paired with malic acid has been shown to provide significant pain relief for individuals suffering from fibromyalgia.

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