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Calcium and Magnesium – Critical
for Good Health
Two vital elements for good health are calcium and magnesium,
yet studies show that many Americans do not get the magnesium
they need from their diets while nearly half fail to get the needed
calcium. Why are these two minerals so important and what can
they mean for your good health?
Most of us know that calcium is needed
for strong bones and teeth, but did you know that the most abundant
mineral in the body is also important for helping the heart, nerves,
muscles and other body systems work properly?
According to the National Institutes
of Health, it is not unusual for many individuals to consume less
than half the calcium they need for building and maintaining healthy
bones. Heavy use of caffeine such as in coffee, large intake of
sodium phosphates found in carbonated drinks, and alcohol can
decrease the calcium the body retains.
Calcium and Magnesium Deficiencies Can Cause Health Problems
Getting enough calcium in the diet is important for helping prevent
a number of health issues. Research has shown calcium may impact
conditions such as osteoporosis,
hypoarathyroidism, premenstrual syndrome (PMS),
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, colon issues, obesity,
tooth and gum disease and insomnia. Calcium is the most plentiful
mineral in the body. To function properly, calcium must be accompanied
by several other nutrients including Vitamins A, C, D and K, phosphorus
and magnesium.
Like calcium, magnesium contributes
to the structure of bones and teeth but is also very important
for every organ especially the heart, muscles and kidneys. Perhaps
its most important jobs are activating enzymes, contributing to
energy production and regulating calcium levels along with copper,
zinc, potassium, vitamin D and other nutrients.
Getting enough magnesium may help
conventional treatments for asthma and emphysema, attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), diabetes, fibromyalgia, heart disease,
high blood pressure, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), menopause,
migraine headaches, osteoporosis and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
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The
Calcium and Magnesium Citrates formula from Vitabase includes
high quality and easily absorbed nutrients. In addition to calcium
and magnesium you also get Vitamins D and K and boron and betaine.
Boron has been shown in post-menopausal women to slow the loss
of calcium and magnesium in the urine. Betaine is beneficial for
cardiovascular health
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