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Coral Calcuim for absorption
NOW'S Coral Calcium is specially formulated for optimal assimilation because minerals, especially calcium, can be very difficult to get into the blood stream. No matter how much calcium or minerals we take, they won't do any good if they don't get into the blood.
Coral minerals are naturally ionized (nature's smallest form, 1000 times smaller than colloidal) allowing for almost total bioavailability. Tropical Coral Calcium includes a blend of minerals, vitamin D (which must be present for absorption to occur), multiple vitamins for enhanced assimilation, and Magnesium which is vital for calcium to absorb.
Nutritional Coral Information
Coral reefs are endangered and disappearing fast. NOW'S Coral Calcium protects reefs by only using fossilized coral from above sea level. Some companies harvest the live reef, others collect dead coral by dredging under and around the reef. Scientists warn that any tampering with the reef is damaging.
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation "Calcium is essential for many body functions, including regulation of the heartbeat, conduction of nerve impulses, stimulation of hormone secretions and clotting of blood, as well as for building and maintaining a healthy skeleton".
The National Academy of Sciences and the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommend daily calcium intakes of 1000-1200 mg/day for adult men and women. National surveys have shown that many Americans are not consuming enough calcium. Many women, in fact, consume less than half of the daily recommended amount of calcium. Fortunately, calcium-fortified foods and calcium supplements can fill the gap, ensuring that the daily calcium requirement is met.
All Calcium Supplements Are Not Created Equal
There are many different forms of calcium and there is no such thing as a bad mineral. What you must consider is how much of the calcium can be absorbed by the body. In clinical tests done in Japan, it was shown that the calcium from coral calcium was the most absorbable. The test compared the calcium from dairy, carbonate (limestone), and coral calcium. Coral calcium was shown to be 100% absorbable and the most bio available.
An inadequate supply of calcium is thought to play a significant role in contributing to the development of osteoporosis. Many published studies show that low calcium intakes are associated with low bone mass, rapid bone loss, and high fracture rates
The Associated Press reported on a study released by the New England Journal of Medicine that older people can reduce the risk of broken bones by fifty percent by taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Researchers from Tufts University stated that these supplements decrease the rate of bone turnover - the breaking down and rebuilding cycle - and has a positive effect on bone density.
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