Cal Mag 2001

DESCRIPTION

Cal//Mag 2001 tablets from Nutrition Dynamics, Inc^® provide 750 mg of elemental calcium from a calcium citrate/ascorbate complex, together with significant amounts of magnesium from an aspartate/ascorbate complex, as well as vitamin D-3. Other nutrients are also included to assist the body in maintaining healthy bone structure.

FUNCTIONS

The adult human body contains approximately 1,200 g of calcium, about 99% of which is present in the skeleton, and 20-30 g of magnesium with about 60% located in bone. Bone is constantly turning over, a continuous process of formation and resorption. In children and adolescents, the rate of formation of bone mineral predominates over the rate of resorption. In later life, resorption predominates over formation.

Therefore, in normal aging, there is a gradual loss of bone.

Intestinal calcium absorption ranges from 15 to 75% of ingested calcium. Vitamin D is a key regulatory hormone for calcium and bone metabolism. Adequate vitamin D status is essential for ensuring normal calcium absorption and maintenance of healthy calcium plasma levels. Magnesium absorption is independent of vitamin D status and ranges from 30 to 60% of ingested magnesium.

Osteoporosis, a condition of reduced bone mineral density that can increase risk of fractures, affects a large proportion of the elderly in developed countries. Caucasian and Asian women typically have low peak bone densities, and therefore, are at the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis. It is generally accepted that obtaining enough dietary calcium throughout life can significantly decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis. Among other factors, such as regular exercise, gender and race, calcium supplementation during childhood and adolescence appears to be a prerequisite for maintaining adequate bone density later in life. But even elderly osteoporotic patients can benefit significantly from supplementation with dietary calcium.

Cal/Mag 2001 provides a highly beneficial source of dietary calcium together with other nutrients that assist in the maintenance of healthy bone structure and function. For example, boron affects the composition, structure, and strength of bone. It appears to be necessary for calcium and magnesium absorption, their adequate renal reabsorption, and their incorporation into the bone matrix. Boron is absorbed at about 90% efficiency and is rapidly distributed among the tissues.

INDICATIONS

Cal//Mag 2001 may be a useful dietary supplement for those at risk for osteoporosis, or anyone who wishes to increase their intake of calcium and other nutritional factors for maintaining good bone health.

FORMULA (#2001)

Three Tablets Contain:

Calcium.............................................. 750. mg

(Citrate/Ascorbate Complex)

Magnesium......................................... 375. mg

(Aspartate/Ascorbate Complex)

Vitamin D-3.......................................... 75. I.U.

Vitamin C........................................... 150. mg

(Calcium/Magnesium Ascorbate)

Boron (Asparate/Citrate).......................... 3. mg

Glutamic Acid HCl............................... 150. mg

All in a specially acidified base

SUGGESTED USE

Adults take 3 tablets daily or as directed by physician.

SIDE EFFECTS

No adverse effects have been reported.

HOW SUPPLIED

Supplied in bottles of 90 and 180 tablets.

STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

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Dimai HP, Porta S, Wirnsberger G, et al. Daily oral magnesium supplementation suppresses bone turnover in young adult males. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 1998;83:2742-8.

Laketic-Ljubojevic I, Suva LJ, Maathuis FJ, et al. Functional characterization of N-methyl-D-aspartic acid-gated channels in bone cells. Bone 1999;25:631-7.

Morton DJ, Barrett-Connor EL, Schneider DL. Vitamin C supplement use and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women.[In Process Citation]. J Bone Miner Res 2001;16:135-40.

New SA, Robins SP, Campbell MK, et al. Dietary influences on bone mass and bone metabolism: further evidence of a positive link between fruit and vegetable consumption and bone health? Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71:142-51.

O'Brien KO. Combined calcium and vitamin D supplementation reduces bone loss and fracture incidence in older men and women. Nutr Rev 1998;56:148-50.

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Rude RK, Kirchen ME, Gruber HE, et al. Magnesium deficiency induces bone loss in the rat. Miner Electrolyte Metab 1998;24:314-20.

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