Product Description
Liquid Calcium and Magnesium Complex
Nature?s Harmony? Liquid Calcium and Magnesium Complex is a complete calcium, magnesium, vitamin D3, and zinc blend. In a delicious natural orange and vanilla flavour, this liquid supplement is easy to swallow and rapidly bioavailable.
RECOMMENDED USE:
Helps in the maintenance of bones and teeth and in tissue formation. Helps to prevent bone resorption and osteoporosis.
DOSAGE FORM:
Liquid
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take 30 mL (2 tablespoons) twice daily with meals.
DESCRIPTION:
Liquid Calcium and Magnesium Complex is an easy-to-take liquid formula containing 800 mg of calcium (carbonate); 400 mg of magnesium (oxide); 200 IU vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol); and 10 mg of zinc (gluconate) in each 60 mL (4 tbsp) daily dose.
Recommended Daily Allowance: Dosage varies, depending on age.
Food Sources: Calcium: Dairy products, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, wheat bran, sea vegetables (e.g., kelp), almonds, Brazil nuts, figs.
Magnesium: Legumes, nuts and seeds, whole grains, green leafy vegetables, blackstrap molasses, wheat germ.
Vitamin D: Sunlight is the best source; however, it is found in small amounts in fatty fish such as mackerel and salmon. Other sources are cod liver oil, eggs from chickens fed vitamin D, and milk that has been fortified with vitamin D.
Zinc: Oysters and other shellfish, fish, red meat, dark poultry meat, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Causes of Deficiency: Poor dietary choices. Inadequate sunshine (vitamin D).
Symptoms of Deficiency: Deficiencies in teeth and bone development, elevated blood pressure, osteoporosis, muscle cramps.
Complementary Nutrients: Phosphorus, antioxidants.
HOW IT WORKS:
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Consult with a health care practitioner before use if any of the following conditions are known:
Calcium: Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, sarcoidosis, hyperparathyroidism, prostate cancer.
Vitamin D: Heart, kidney or blood vessel disease, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia. Hypoparathyroidism may increase sensitivity to vitamin D.
Zinc: HIV-positive persons and those with glaucoma and hemochromatosis should not use zinc.
RESEARCH:
Calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and zinc supplementation for bone health is supported by extensive scientific research. Countless studies conclude that a combination of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D3 is required for bone health and the prevention of osteoporosis. In 2002,
the Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism reported on a study that showed that zinc also assists in the synthesis of the bone matrix.
SIDE EFFECTS:
There are no known side effects to date.
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
Supplements containing calcium and Vitamin D may interfere with some drugs. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you use medication or have a medical condition.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
Consult with a health care practitioner before use if any of the following conditions are known:
Calcium: Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria, sarcoidosis, hyperparathyroidism, prostate cancer.
Vitamin D: Heart, kidney or blood vessel disease, sarcoidosis, hypercalcemia. Hypoparathyroidism may increase sensitivity to vitamin D.
Zinc: HIV-positive persons and those with glaucoma and hemochromatosis should not use zinc.
