Calcium
Calcium carbonate | Calcium citrate | Calcium gluconate
Found in 5,373 products 5 forms available Trending for: bone density, arterial health
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Understanding Calcium
What it is
Calcium is an essential mineral responsible for many physiological functions.
Reported benefits
→Supports bone health and helps maintain bone density
→Supports normal heart and arterial function
→Supports normal metabolism and enzyme activity
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
100mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-100mg
• Therapeutic dose: 100-200mg
Forms & Absorption
Calcium
Standard form
19428 products
Calcium D-Glucarate
Standard form
189 products
Aquamin
Standard form
66 products
Calcium Fructoborate
Standard form
63 products
Calcium D-Pantothenate
Standard form
56 products
Timing & Usage
Best taken:With meals
With food:17% recommend with food, 3% on empty stomach
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
