Calcium & Magnesium Citrate Plus Potassium & Zinc

Feature Summary

Calcium is required for strong bones, teeth and cardiovascular function and calcium citrate may be the preferred form of calcium for those with low stomach acid. As well as protecting the body from stress, magnesium works with calcium to provide help to these same body systems and participates in more than 50 different biochemical reactions.

The other minerals, including manganese, potassium and zinc, are also in the citrate form for better absorption and utilization by the cells, and they provide a valuable contribution to bone strength.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains:
Elemental calcium (citrate) ............................................... 125 mg
Elemental magnesium (oxide/citrate)................................. 125 mg
Elemental potassium (citrate).............................................. 10 mg
Elemental zinc (citrate) ........................................................ 5 mg
Elemental manganese (citrate) ............................................. 1 mg

Recommended Adult Dose

2-4 capsules daily with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or as directed by a health care practitioner. For adult use only. Keep out of the reach of children.

Contraindications

• Aluminum-containing antacids are known to ultimately lead to an increase in bone breakdown and calcium excretion.
• The bone building drug etidronate (Didronel^®) and tetracycline antibiotics should not be taken within 2 hours of calcium supplements as the calcium may decrease their effectiveness.
• Calcium supplementation may also reduce the effectiveness of the following drugs: digoxin, gallium nitrate (Ganite^®), phenytoin (Dilantin^®).
• If you are taking any of these drugs, consult your health care practitioner before taking a calcium supplement.

Additional Information

Children: Proper calcium intake is very important during childhood. Calcium supplements are suitable for children at dosages up to the RDA:

• Infants - 0-0.5 year 400 mg, 0.5-1 year 600 mg
• Children - 1-3 years 800 mg, 4-6 years 800 mg, 7-10 years 800 mg

Magnesium is suitable for children at the level of the Recommended Dietary Allowance:

• Infants - 0-0.5 year 40 mg, 0.5-1 year 60 mg
• Children - 1-3 years 80 mg, 4-6 years 120 mg, 7-10 years 170 mg

• Pregnancy 1,200 mg
• Lactating 1,200 mg