What Are Coral Calcium Supplements?

Coral calcium supplements are calcium carbonate dietary supplements derived from fossilized coral reefs. Living coral reefs are endangered and cannot be harvested without damaging the ecosystem, and so coral calcium is harvested by grinding up above-ground limestone deposits that were once part of a coral reef. We don't want to hurt Mother Nature!

Calcium is an essential mineral for human life, and coral calcium is an effective source of it. While the calcium component of coral calcium is identical to any other limestone deposit, fossilized coral reefs contain other trace minerals helpful to the human body.

Why Take Calcium Supplements?

Calcium is an important part of a healthy diet. It is essential for the normal growth and maintenance of bones and teeth and calcium deficiencies can affect bone and tooth formation.

Calcium requirements must be met for a lifetime, though, not just during the developmental years. Long-term calcium deficiencies can lead to osteoporosis (where the bone deteriorates and fracture risks increase), a disease all too common in our society. Calcium has also been found to assist in the production of lymphatic fluids that are vital to the removal of toxins and other waste products from the body. Some studies have also suggested that, contrary to previous thoughts about calcium, that it can reduce the instance of kidney stones as well.

Why Can't I Just Drink Milk?

Dairy products are a well-known source of calcium, but some individuals are allergic to dairy products, and even more people are lactose-intolerant and unable to eat dairy products. Other people, such as vegans, may avoid dairy products for ethical reasons.

How Much Calcium Do I Need?

Calcium supplements are used to prevent and to treat calcium deficiencies. Most experts agree, however, that no more than 500 mg should be taken at one time because the percentage of calcium actually absorbed decreases when more is taken. Because of that, it's recommended that you spread out your dosages throughout the day.

The USDA recommended daily calcium intake varies from 1000 to 1500 mg, depending upon the stage of life.

Age	Reccomended Amount
0-6 months	210 mg/day
7-12 months	270 mg/day
1-3 years	500 mg/day
4-8 years	800 mg/day
9-18 years	1300 mg/day
19-50 years	1000 mg/day
51+ years	1200 mg/day

Why Take Coral Calcium Supplements?

It's best to take coral calcium supplements that contains many other vitamins and minerals essential for the proper absorption and utilization of calcium, and for general health. That way, you can make sure that you are getting the full benefit of taking a calcium supplement.

A typical coral calcium supplement capsule may contain the following:

• 500 mg of Coral Calcium. This is the optimum recommended amount for each calcium dose.
• 15 mg of Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - an important antioxidant.
• 1 mg of Copper (gluconate) - an important mineral for proper enzymatic function.
• 50 mg of Phosphorous (aspartate) - an important mineral in many of the metabolic processes in the body.
• 5 mg of Zinc - an essential element for sustaining all life.
• 50 mg of Magnesium - an important element in many enzymes, including those that synthesize DNA.
• 15 mg of Boron (aspartate) - an element shown to inhibit calcium excretion, and activate estrogen and Vitamin D.
• 5 mg of Vitamin D - essential to the proper absorption of calcium.

Ultimately, if our lives allowed us to have a perfect diet, calcium and other food supplements would not be needed. We could get all of our nutrition through food. With today's fast pace and stressful lifestyle, however, it's become more important than every to supplement our diets to maintain optimal health. Coral calcium supplements may be the best choice for your calcium supplement needs.