Calcium, magnesium and other minerals play a crucial role in maintaining physical strength and vitality. Without adequate levels of many minerals, we become frail and vulnerable to the bumps and bruises of a healthy, active life. MagiCal^® can help restore strength to your bones and protect the long-term health of you and your family. Take MagiCal^® daily to:

• Maintain the strength of your bones
• Maintain a healthy blood pressure
• Reduce muscle discomfort
• Put trace minerals back in your diet

Strong Bones for a Lifetime

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body and 99 percent of it is found in your skeleton. Your bones not only support you, but they act as calcium banks, providing a reserve of the mineral in case there is a decline in blood calcium. When you do not consume enough calcium in your diet, blood levels of calcium drop, and the mineral must be taken from your bones. Over time, loss of calcium from the bones can lead to osteoporosis, a condition in which the bones become fragile and easily breakable.¹ This is one reason why it is so important to include adequate calcium in your diet.

The one percent of your body's calcium that circulates through the blood plays an important role as well. Recent research indicates a strong correlation between low calcium intake and blood pressure.² Studies suggest that increased calcium intake may provide protection for the colon.³ Calcium functions in the transmission of nerve impulses, the formation of strong teeth and it works to regulate the contraction and relaxation of muscles, including our most vital muscle – the heart. In other words, this mineral is indispensable.

Healthy Bones and Muscles

Magnesium has many important functions including transmission of nerve impulses, energy metabolism and proper immune functioning. Magnesium is necessary to activate hundreds of enzyme reactions in your body. It is also a major component of your bones, which makes dietary intake important for maintaining healthy bone density. Recent food surveys have shown that most Americans, especially women, fail to consume adequate levels of magnesium and other minerals needed by the bones.

While calcium is needed for muscles to contract, magnesium is the mineral that allows them to relax. Both of these minerals are important for the proper functioning of muscles, and some research is now investigating possible benefits of these minerals for those with musculo-skeletal weakness.⁴ Research shows that adequate magnesium intake works with calcium for improved absorption. Experts suggest a calcium to magnesium ratio of 2:1 as found in MagiCal^®.

Natural Source of Trace Minerals

MagiCal^® is a rare, natural marine deposit formed in an ancient inland sea. It contains highly bioavailable minerals in healthy proportions. Spirulina has been added to MagiCal^® to provide additional micronutrients and chelated minerals. MagiCal^® provides the best combinations of calcium, magnesium, iron and other minerals and trace elements. Trace minerals are needed only in minute amounts, but are essential for good health. Unfortunately, modern farming methods have depleted the soil so that we are not able to obtain adequate amounts of some trace minerals from the foods we eat. MagiCal^® is an excellent source of these essential trace minerals.

Absorption

Research done on the absorbability of calcium varies substantially. Studies are usually done on fasting subjects and these can be quite erratic. Calcium carbonate is very well absorbed when it is taken with food. Several studies have shown that calcium carbonate is the most absorbable form of calcium.⁵ The other minerals in the product ensure a more complete food for your bones than an ordinary calcium supplement. Gram for gram, there is more calcium in calcium carbonate than in any other form. For anyone who gets less than 10 minutes of sunshine a day, we suggest our Omega Boost One multi-vitamin to ensure adequate levels of vitamin D, which is also needed for adequate calcium absorption.

References:  
1. Requejo, AM et al. Implication of calcium deficiency in the progress of periodontal disease and osteoporosis. Nutri Hosp 1998; 13:6; 316-319.
2. Osborne CG et al. Evidence for the relationship of calcium to blood pressure. Nutr Rev 1996, 54:365–81.
3. Ranhotra GS. Et al. Cellulose and calcium lower the incidence of chemically induced colon tumors in rats. Plant Foods for Human Nutrition 1999, 22:9; 295-303.
4. Hair calcium and magnesium levels in patients with fibromyalgia: a case center study. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics 1999; 22:9. p. 586-593.
5. Sheikh, MS et al. Gastrointestinal absorption of calcium from milk and calcium salts. New England J of Med 1987, 317:9; 532-536.