Calcium is hugely important for optimal bone health throughout your life. Although you should also try to obtain calcium through your diet this may not always be possible, in which case high quality supplements are your best bet
The benefits of calcium
Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly.
Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure. But evidence about such health benefits is not definitive.
The risks of too little calcium
If you don’t get enough intake of calcium, you could face health problems related to weak bones:
• Children may not reach their full potential adult height.
• Adults may have low bone mass, which is a risk factor for osteoporosis.
Many Americans don’t get enough calcium in their diets. Children and adolescent girls are at particular risk, but so are adults age 50 and older.
Body by nature supplements
We only use seaweed which is found in the purest and cleanest waters on earth. Calcium supplements are very popular among an estimated 3 million people with osteoporosis (thinning of the bones). Vitamin D is often prescribed alongside calcium as it aids with absorbing it into the body. You will find that even healthy women continue to take calcium to keep their bones strong. Your body doesn’t produce calcium, so you will have to get it through other sources such as eating dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables or fish like sardines. You may lack in calcium levels if you follow a vegan diet, be lactose intolerance, consume large amounts of protein or sodium, or have osteoporosis – our Calcium supplement can then help.
Each capsule yields 200mg elemental organic calcium plus 74 other trace minerals. Please refer to bodybynature.co.uk for the comprehensive list. Whole-food Calcium carries Organic Trust Certification and is a whole-food product with no additives.