Calcium

DAILY INTAKE: 1-2 tablets with food.
Active ingredients per tablet:
Calcium___________________________________250mg
(Carbonate, Citrate, Orotate, Gluconate)
Magnesium (Carbonate, Citrate)____________150mg
Vitamin D (200iu)__________________________5µg
(Cholecalciferol Preparation)

Other ingredients
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate

Free from sugar
Free from lactose
Free from yeast
Free from gluten
Free from wheat

Calcium is the most plentiful mineral in the human body, with 99% of the body's supply of Calcium being found in the bones and teeth.

Dietary intake of Calcium is important for strong, healthy bones as well as for:

- Muscle contraction and relaxation
- The nervous system
- Activation of a number of enzymes needed to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for energy and to break down protein molecules
- Blood clotting and releasing a number of hormones into the body's systems and, working together with Magnesium, it maintains cardiovascular health

Calcium's rate of absorption is increased by vitamin D either from dietary intake or from the sun's action on the skin.

Like Calcium, Magnesium works to activate enzymes for the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) needed for muscular energy, as well as peptides utilised for digesting protein.

The close relationship between Calcium and Magnesium suggests that food supplements should contain a 3:2 ratio of Calcium to Magnesium to maximise their synergistic action and prevent dietary mineral imbalances occurring. Adding vitamin D to Calcium and Magnesium maximises absorption, as well as providing a valuable extra nutrient.