Calcium

Calcium is an essential ‘macromineral’ – required by the body in large quantities – and a critical nutrient during preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Our bodies require more calcium than any other mineral.  Learn more about:

What is Calcium?  Benefits Side Effects  Reviews

What is Calcium?

Calcium is an essential ‘macromineral’ – required by the body in large quantities – and a critical nutrient during preconception, pregnancy and breastfeeding.  Our bodies require more calcium than any other mineral. 

The balance of magnesium to calcium is vital for healthy function and particularly to prevent calcification and calcium deposits forming everywhere from the microcellular level through to tissues and organs.  A ratio of no more than 2:1 calcium to magnesium is needed by the body for optimal functioning.

Also essential to correct calcium absorption are adequate levels of vitamin D, silica, boron, dietary fat intake and hydrochloric acid production in the stomach.  Too much dietary fibre, sodium, and caffeine can reduce calcium absorption.  

Calcium Benefits

Our bones contain 98% of our calcium stores, our teeth 1% and the remaining 1% is a vital element in blood clotting, neurotransmission, digestive enzyme activity, insulin secretion, regulating heartbeat and muscle contraction. 

Maintaining optimal calcium levels keeps bones strong and healthy, improves weight management, stabilises blood pressure and protects your heart, eases premenstrual tension and reduces the risk of colon cancer.  The best form of supplementation provides a balanced, bioavailable mineral formula, and focuses on enhancing our body’s absorption rate of calcium from food sources.  

Calcium Side Effects and Contraindications

• There are health risks associated with elevated blood calcium levels, so it’s important not to over-supplement.  It is not advisable to take a stand alone calcium supplement over the long term without professional guidance.  

Calcium Reviews

"I find this product excellent as I am able to control the quantity of calcium I have each day because of the comparatively low dosage of each capsule as I was advised by a medical professional not to exceed 600mg of calcium supplement per day as this could lead to hardening of the arteries. It has also improved the strength in my teeth and I am most grateful to Healthpost for continuing to import and promote this product."

- Deborah about BioBalance Marine Coral Calcium & Magnesium

 "Having a dairy allergy means I need a calcium supplement. Recently we have read in the media the adverse effects of taking calcium in anything other than food. There is a limit to the amount of broccoli or almonds you can eat daily so I was looking for a natural product. Thanks to HealthPost I now take Life Stream Natural Calcium which is an organic sea vegetable powder. It is easy to take - it is a tasteless powder. I pass this on with confidence."

- Helen about Lifestream Natural Calcium Capsules

 "I have a dairy allergy and have found this calcium supplement the only one I can take without adverse effects. I have used both the powder and the capsules. A very good, natural supplement. I highly recommend it."

- Suzanne about Lifestream Natural Calcium Capsules

 "I love this product - easy to take for those with weaker digestive systems - just mix it in a shake."

- Cherryle about Lifestream Natural Calcium Powder

 "The best Calcium combination available on NZ market, absorbed easily by the system, a must for women 50+ as human body loses the enzymes to process milk after 25. Especially, for women with dairy products problems."

- PB about Nutra-Life Super Calcium Complete

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