Calcium & Magnesium Plus Vitamin D3

Feature Summary

Contains calcium and magnesium in a 2 to 1 ratio, a ratio recommended by many health care practitioners. The chelated form is tolerated better by those with allergies to citric products. Betaine hydrochloride is a digestive aid that increases stomach acidity and helps mineral absorption.

Calcium is required for strong bones, teeth and cardiac function. Calcium not only builds strong bones and teeth but maintains bone density and strength. It helps to regulate heartbeat, blood clotting and muscle contraction. Calcium may also prevent certain cancers, particularly colon cancer.

Calcium and magnesium are closely interconnected. Magnesium protects the body from stress, works with calcium in the same body systems, and participates in more than 50 different biochemical reactions. That's why magnesium is so important to bone formation, nerve and muscle transmission, and energy production.

Vitamin D is included because it acts as a hormone that allows the body to absorb and properly use calcium.

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

• 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 and Nursing: It is especially important for pregnant and lactating women to receive enough calcium. Calcium supplementation is considered safe during pregnancy and lactation at dosages up to the RDA.

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