Product Details
Calcium is needed by all tissues in
the body. It is crucial for nerve conduction, muscle contraction,
and heartbeat.* Calcium plays a vital role in the transduction of
nerve impulses throughout the body.* It also has been shown to
affect pressure within blood vessels and maintain healthy blood flow
and circulation.*
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Calcium Helps
to Support:
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Healthy bones* |
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Occasional sleeplessness |
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Healthy gums and teeth* |
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Premenstrual cycle* |
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Stress relief* |
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Healthy muscles* |
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Positive moods |
Minerals for Life™ water-soluble Calcium is a dietary
supplement containing elemental calcium.
Until recently, calcium has been available only in a compound if it
is not derived from the diet. Compounds require enzyme function to
break the molecules apart so the body can use the pure, elemental
calcium. Unfortunately, most of the supplements on the market are
not pure elemental calcium and do not provide the body with the
essential building blocks it desires. Calcium IS the building block
of the body. Some of the more common complex compounds are
silicates, phosphates, carbonates, nitrates, sulfates, chlorides,
hydroxides, fluorides, and oxides. Colloids are commonly calcium
phosphate and calcium fluoride. Minerals for Life Calcium is made of
99.9% pure calcium in water-soluble form that is readily available
for assimilation by the human body.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. A man
weighing 160 pounds has approximately 4 pounds of calcium in his
body. Calcium is one of the first elements in the body to go out of
balance when the diet is inadequate. Calcium is used in bone
formation and in the proper formation and maintenance of teeth.*
Calcium also supports numerous vital functions in the body,
including fat and protein digestion, energy production, and nerve
transmission and assists in the absorption of other nutrients.* It
is important in nerve impulse function, normal circulatory system
function, and muscle contraction.* Vitamin D (sunshine) and
magnesium are essential to the proper absorption and assimilation of
calcium. It is required for the release of energy for muscular
contraction.
Calcium plays a role in
facilitating the secretion of certain hormones and hormone-releasing
factors.* Calcium promotes cell membrane permeability, making it
easier for the passage of compounds in and out of cells; it effects
the release of neurotransmitters at synaptic junctions; and it
mediates the synthesis, secretion, and metabolic effects of hormones
and enzymes.* Calcium also helps regulate muscle tone, muscle
receptiveness to nerve stimulation, and the regulation of the
heartbeat.*
Calcium is an alkaline, positive
mineral that is a powerful attractant for oxygen. Other elements
with which calcium readily associates are sulfur, silicon, and
carbon.
Calcium is essential for human life. Calcium combines with
phosphorus in the body to help form the hard, crystal-like
substances that create the latticework providing strength for bones.
It is also crucial in the process of activating multiple other
enzymes in the body to promote normal functioning.*
Calcium heightens pH in the body, making it more alkaline.* Calcium
in its purest form has a pH of 12. This enhances the immune
response, as viruses and bacteria die in an alkaline environment.
The pH level in a healthy person is 7 to 7.5, which is slightly
alkaline. When the pH falls to around 6.5, the person becomes
slightly acidic and the immune system less effective. A pH of 4.5
(acidic) is commonly found in patients with extreme mineral
deficiencies.
Too much calcium in the wrong form (carbonate or compound) has been
said to cause deposits in the body as well as painful bone spurs,
heel spurs, and lower back spurs. Calcium deposits develop at the
sites of insertions of tendons and ligaments. Calcium levels in the
body must be balanced with the proper form, diet, and combination of
magnesium. The book The Calcium Factor says that in 1982
Rodolfo R. Linas “was able to explain how a current of calcium
ions triggers the passage of signals from one nerve cell to
another.” Therefore, just as a calcium deficiency in the system
would affect the production of secretion, the release of
neurotransmitters would also be affected. These facts suggest that
water-soluble calcium is essential to proper neurotransmitter
function as well.
Calcium is essential for the health of muscle in the body, promoting
normal muscle contraction and relaxation.* Calcium helps prevent
cramps brought on by exercise by avoiding lactic acid build up.*
Calcium is the most abundant mineral cation in the body, with the
largest stores being found in teeth and bones.*
Calcium performs numerous vital functions in the body, including fat
and protein digestion, energy production, nerve transmission, and
assists in the absorption of other nutrients.*
Calcium promotes alertness and mental clarity for both children and
adults.* Calcium along with magnesium and chromium plays an integral
role to help neurotransmitters to function properly.* In addition,
scientific studies suggest a link between a large consumption of
refined sugar and behavior. Persons who crave and consume a lot of
refined sugar can deplete the body of nutrients, especially calcium.
Calcium assists with maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.*
Adult
Directions
Take 1 teaspoon daily with a meal. Do not exceed
1 teaspoon daily. This product may be taken on an occasional basis
as desired.
Caution
Do not consume if tamper resistant seal is broken or missing. Keep
cap tightly closed and out of reach of children. Not intended for
children under 14 years of age. Not for pregnant or lactating women.
First consult with your physician before starting this or any new
mineral or nutrient supplement program. Isolated minerals or
nutrients are best taken as part of a comprehensive supplement
program containing a broad spectrum of nutrients.
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This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
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