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Calcium Citrate x 180 Capsules

£27.71
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70230

Calcium is an important macromineral. Calcium in the citrate form is well absorbed.

Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting, muscle and neurotransmission function, as well as normal energy-yielding metabolism and digestive enzyme function. Calcium has a role in the process of cell division and specialisation, maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. Both calcium and Vitamin D are needed for normal growth and development of bone in children

Delivering 150mg of Calcium as Citrate per vegetarian capsule

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This information is for education purposes only. Patients should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet.
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Description

Calcium is an important macromineral for all the organs. Supplementation of the diet with calcium is an important factor for maintaining bone density. Calcium is removed from bone to replenish bodily stores that can become deficient during times of stress and when calcium is not supplied from food sources in sufficient amounts. Calcium in the citrate form is shown to be better absorbed in individuals with hypochlorhydria. Every batch is tested to ensure the absence of heavy metals and other contaminants.

Why support with Calcium Citrate?

The bones and teeth contain greater than 99% of the calcium in the human body. Calcium in bone is present mainly as hydroxyapatite.

Calcium is also present in blood, extracellular fluid, muscle, and other tissues. It is essential for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, vascular contraction, vasodilation, glandular secretion, cell membrane and capillary permeability, enzyme reactions, respiration, renal function, and blood coagulation. It also plays a role in neurotransmitter and hormone release and storage, uptake and binding of amino acids, cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) absorption, and gastrin secretion.

Calcium is lost in varying amounts through the faeces, urine, sweat, and sloughed skin cells. Reduced oestrogen levels in women result in reduced calcium absorption and retention, increased bone turnover, and lower bone mass.

Calcium absorption is affected by several factors. It varies based on age, environmental and dietary conditions, and race. People of Asian and African descent absorb calcium more efficiently than Caucasians. Elderly women, in general, have an impaired intestinal response to vitamin D. This impairment can further contribute to negative calcium balance and bone loss. In healthy, premenopausal women, the proportion of dietary calcium absorbed varies from 10% to 60%, and is positively correlated with body mass index, dietary fat, and serum vitamin D level. It is inversely correlated with total dietary calcium, dietary fibre, alcohol intake, and physical activity. There is a link between a low fat, high fibre diet and poor calcium absorption, possibly due to a faster rate of intestinal transit.

Supportive Recommendations

Avoid obvious sources of pollution, toxins and fumes. Air your house. Consume whole, fresh foods, and minimise all forms of refined sugar and carbohydrates and processed foods. Drink adequate quantities of filtered water.

Cautions & Contraindications

Should not be taken when aluminum containing drugs are used.

Keep in a cool, dry place, tightly capped and stored out of reach of children.

Directions for use

As a food supplement, 1 capsule per day.

Caution: Contraindicated with the use of aluminium containing drugs.

Nutrition Facts

Servings size: 1 Capsule
Servings per container: 180
 Amount
Per Serving:
% NRV
Calcium (as Calcium Citrate) 150mg 19%

Ingredients: Calcium Citrate, L-leucine. Capsule: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (E464).

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