 Knowledge is the key to health.
Our Health programs can tell you whether you're
getting the right amounts of crucial
nutrients to keep disease at bay and help you enjoy a
healthy, productive, long, and active life.
 For Instance - what do we need calcium for?
Calcium is needed to strengthen bone and teeth; helps
clot blood; is required to contract and relax muscles,
and is necessary for nerve response. Adequate calcium
intake throughout one's lifetime is important for
preventing osteoporosis.
Recommended Dietary Allowances
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 Though you should primarily get your calcium
from the foods you eat, if you can't, be sure to
take the correct supplement.
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The cheapest and most widely available source of
calcium is calcium carbonate, but it is not the form
that is most readily absorbed, and may cause
constipation.
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Calcium citrate or calcium citrate/malate are
both absorbed well, and are easier on the stomach.
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Split up your calcium supplement intake into 500
mg doses, as studies have shown this to be the
maximum amount that can be absorbed at a time.
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Always look for the letters USP (U.S.
Pharmacopeia) on the supplement bottle. USP tests
supplements for how well they dissolve, and sets
national standards.
- If you are pregnant, consult
your physician before taking any supplement.
Be Safe - LAB TESTs
.... don't guess!
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