This delicious vanilla and tropical punch flavored
effervescent calcium and magnesium supplement is an easy way to obtain all the
benefits of these vital minerals. It is great for children, adolescents,
seniors, and people who are not able to swallow tablets or capsules.*
Adequate calcium and Vitamin D intake throughout life, as
part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.*
Not all calcium supplements are the same. For the body to
benefit from calcium tablets or capsules, they must dissolve in the stomach.
Some tablets may pass through the gastrointestinal system without fully disintegrating.
As a result, the body only absorbs part of the calcium or none, depending on
the individual.1
Cal Mag Plus Boron Effervescent is offered as a vanilla-flavored effervescent powder for the benefit of individuals who may have difficulty with the disintegration of tablets or capsules.
Calcium is the body’s most abundant mineral. Teeth and bones
contain 99% of the body's calcium. Adequate calcium intake is essential for the
formation and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth. The remaining 1% is found
in the blood and other bodily fluids where, among other things, it aids with
blood clotting, nerve transmission, and muscle operation.2
Calcium is stored in the bones, insufficient daily calcium
intake can cause the body’s serum calcium level to drop below optimal levels. When serum calcium levels drop, the body takes the calcium
its needs from the bones, causing the bones to weaken. Research indicates that
bone resorption responds immediately to increased calcium intake.3
Inadequate calcium intake is one of the primary nutritional
concerns in the United States.* The individuals most affected who would benefit from effervescent calcium include the following:
- Adolescents, whose bones are developing.*
- Pregnant women, whose bodies give up calcium for
the fetus.*
- Lactating women, whose milk depletes their own
calcium supply.*
- Elderly individuals, who lose bone mass as part
of the natural aging process.*
- Vegan individuals, who do not consume dairy.*
- Individuals who are allergic to dairy products
or lactose intolerant.*
1. Shkangraw, RF. Calcium tablets are not all created equal,
Food and Drug Administration Conferences on Osteoporosis, October, 1988.
2. Kirschmann, JD, Dunn, LJ. Nutrition Almanac, 2nd ed.
McGraw-Hill. Nutrition Search, Inc., 1984.
3. Reid, IR, Schooler, BR, Hannan, SF, Ibbertson, HK. The acute
biochemical effects of four proprietary calcium preparations. Australian and
New Zealand Journal of Medicine. Vol. 16. No. 2, April, 1986.
