| Calcium and Magnesium have become
synonymous with bone health. It supplements a healthy diet with
bone-strengthening minerals. Aequus Calcium Magnesium 1:1 is a
multi-nutrient combination designed to support bone health. It features
vitamin D for optimum absorption of calcium and metabolic function. |
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- Calcium (from 476mg Calcium Citrate) 100mg
- Magnesium (from 167mg Magnesium Oxide) 100mg
- Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol) 100IU
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- Excellent source of Calcium and other nutrients
- Supports Bone Health
- Helps prevent degenerative bone diseases
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| Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast,
wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, preservatives or color.
Store in a cool dry place. |
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| As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules
daily with meals or according to the recommendation of a
health care practitioner. |
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What is Magnesium?
Magnesium is an important catalyst for the body’s chemical
reactions, meaning that it increases the rate at which chemical
reactions occur. Some of the most important chemical reactions
that involve magnesium are in the Kreb’s cycle, the cycle inside
every cell that leads to energy production. Without magnesium
the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses is compromised.
This can lead to nervous disorders, depression and muscle
weakness or twitches. Magnesium is a useful supplement for PMS
symptoms that involves irritability and mood swings. Magnesium
also decreases menstrual pain by relaxing the uterine muscles.
In pregnancy magnesium acts as a uterine relaxant and can
prevent premature labour. Studies show supplemental magnesium in
pregnancy also decreases the risk of birth defects such as
cerebral palsy. Magnesium is an important mineral for
cardiovascular health. It regulates the heartbeat, prevents the
calcification of arteries and relaxes arterial vessels to
prevent hypertension. Magnesium has also been researched for its
ability to reduce cholesterol, protect against osteoporosis and
prevent cancer.
The body’s need for magnesium is increased by heavy exercise,
the consumption of alcohol and the use of diuretics, oral
contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Diarrhea,
fluoride intake and high levels of zinc and vitamin D increase
the body’s need for magnesium. Magnesium absorption is decreased
by fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K), fatty foods,
calcium, cod liver oil and foods containing oxalic acid. Oxalic
acid containing foods include almonds, chard, cocoa, rhubarb,
spinach and black tea.
How does it work together with Calcium?
Magnesium is more commonly used in a Calcium/Magnesium complex.
They are available as tablets, capsules, powders and liquids.
Magnesium is found in the same forms as are available in single
magnesium supplements. When choosing a Cal/Mag complex consider
the ratio of calcium to magnesium. The most popular is 2:1
calcium magnesium because calcium is normally recommended at
twice the daily amount as compared to magnesium. However for
those individuals in need of extra magnesium 1:1 and 3:2 (Cal:Mag)
ratio supplements are available. Coral calcium is an option for
those who use a calcium/magnesium complex. Coral calcium
contains a form of magnesium oxide that has better absorption
because it is a naturally occurring magnesium. It occurs in a
1:4 ratio (magnesium:calcium) and is found in a complex with
many other minerals. |
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