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Calcium is very important in
dealing with Osteoporosis. Your body actually
needs calcium for more than just your bones and teeth;
it is also critical for your muscles, heart, and nervous
system. CalMag Support is pH-balanced, which is
essential for the best absorption of calcium. Vitamin D,
vitamin K, trace minerals, and boron play specific roles
in healthy calcium metabolism, while calcium and
magnesium team up with these vital nutrients to promote
healthy bone structure, enhance muscle tone and
relaxation, and maintain dental health. Magnesium is
critical for more than 300 different enzyme systems in
the body, plus being necessary for healthy bones and ATP
production, which provides cellular energy. Maintain the
structure of your bones and muscles, digestive PH
balance, and all your cells with CalMag Support.
This formula is switched to when lack of calcium
causes the following manifestations:
Dissolve 1-3 teaspoons in hot water add cold water and
drink.
Notes: Provides instant assimilation. If loose
bowels occur, decrease dosage until bowel activity
normalizes.
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We
Need up to 1200 mg of Calcium Daily |
The
National Academy of Sciences has recently re-established
recommended intakes for calcium as much as 50% higher
than previous RDA levels; 1,000 mg daily for adults up
to 50 years of age, and 1200 mg for adults over 50. Most
diets, especially those of teenagers, provide far lower
levels of calcium than these recommendations. Because
bone mass is built predominantly during adolescence and
young adult years, we have to rely on that “bank
account” the rest of our lives. Double-blind studies
have substantiated that increased intake of calcium in
the diet leads to increased bone mass in pre-pubertal
girls. This is likely to translate into lifelong
healthier bones.
Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium
help teen and young adult white and Asian women maintain
good bone health and may reduce their high risk of
osteoporosis later in life. Adequate calcium intake is
important, but daily intakes above about 2,000mg are not
likely to provide any additional benefit.
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Holistic Nutritional Program Shows Dramatic
Results in Bone Density |
One
remarkable study, done with post-menopausal women who
were already taking hormone replacement therapy,
involved a complete dietary program that included
avoiding processed food, emphasized vegetable over
animal protein, limited salt, sugar, alcohol, caffeine,
and tobacco and emphasized supplementation of magnesium
and calcium, along with vitamins B, C, and D, zinc,
copper, manganese, and boron.
The
results showed an amazing average increase in bone
density of 11% after only 9 months in the study group
compared to only 0.7% increase in the women taking
hormone replacement alone.
A USDA
study also indicated that maintaining sufficient calcium
intake in a woman's daily diet might also help reduce
some of the occasional symptoms associated with
premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menstrual cramps.
Unlike other calcium
supplements (many of which supply only calcium), Life
Plus CalMag Support provides 1000 mg of calcium and 500
mg magnesium per daily serving. Multiple sources of
critically important health-supporting calcium and
magnesium have been assimilated into two proprietary
blends known as PolyCalPlex™ and PolyMagPlex™,
consisting of citrates, lactates, aspartates, and
carbonates.
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Boron Supports Proper Metabolism of Calcium |
CalMag Support contains
natural vitamin D-3, usually in short supply during the
winter months and required for calcium utilization. The
diets of elderly people generally lack this essential
vitamin.
Also included is the trace
element boron, which appears to beneficially affect the
metabolism of calcium, magnesium, copper, phosphorus,
and vitamin D. When soil contains adequate amounts of
boron, it is contained in fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Supplementation of boron has been associated with
reduced loss of calcium in the urine in clinical
research. In addition, extra zinc, copper, and
manganese, all trace minerals important for bone health,
are included.
CalMag Support stands out
from other calcium supplements because it contains
low-temperature processed concentrates from three herbal
sources of additional synergistic trace and ultra trace
elements:alfalfa (from land), plus kelp and dulse (from
the sea). Additionally, like all Life Plus tableted
products, CalMag Support is formulated in the exclusive
Life Plus PhytoZyme™ Base, which contains specific plant
enzymes and concentrates from over 30 specially selected
fruit, vegetable, and herbal concentrates, providing
extra phytonutrients in addition to the main ingredients
in this unique product.
By supplementing with
CalMag Support,you are assured of receiving your Daily
Value of calcium and magnesium, along with all the other
nutrients scientifically known to be important for bone
health. In addition, you benefit from the pH-balancing
effects they provide in support of healthy metabolism.
Also, you benefit from the calcium-retaining power of
boron for muscles, heart, nerves, and bones.
References:
1. Abraham, Grewal; A total dietary program emphasizing
magnesium instead of calcium.J. Reprod Med
1990;35:503-507
2. Lloyd, Tiantaflyllou, Baker et al. Women Athletes
with menstrual irregularity have increased
musculoskeletal injuries Med Sci Sports Exercise
1986;18(4)
3. Salamone, Cauley, Black et al. Effect of a lifestyle
intevention on bone mineral density in premenopausal
women: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutri
1999; 70
4. Eaton-Evans, McIlrath, Jackson, et al.; copper
supplementation and bone mineral density in middle-aged
women. Proc Nutr Soc 1995; 54
5. Faskanich, Weber, Willet wt al.; Vitamin K intake and
hip fractures in women: a prospective study. Am J
ClinNutr 1999;69
6. Potter, Baum, Teng et al.; Soy protein and
isoflavones: their effects on blood lipids and bone
density in postmenopausal women. Am J Clin Nutr 1998;68
7. Raloff J. Reason for boning up on manganese. Science
News 1986; September27 |
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