Calcium Tablets 400 mg - Detailed information

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Calcium Tablets 400 mg ensure that the body is not deprived of key building blocks for bone health. These high-quality calcium tablets provide 400 milligrams of the pure mineral calcium with three other vital substances, an ideal combination to prevent reduced calcium absorption in the intestines, for example, in old age.

PREVENT CALCIUM DEFICIENCY WITH CALCIUM TABLETS

Bone mineralization declines with age. Calcium, in conjunction with vitamin D, is a key component of bone health and important for bone mineralization. With the high-quality calcium supplement Calcium Tablets 400 mg, you can support sufficient total calcium absorption every day. Vitamin K also supports bone metabolism, among other things through the carboxylation of various bone proteins. Vitamin D also ensures that calcium can be incorporated into the bones. With the calcium tablets, you enrich your diet with 400 milligrams of calcium (a mineral for the bones), 100 milligrams of vitamin C, 100 micrograms of vitamin K1, and 5 micrograms of vitamin D3, with no risk and no side effects.

CALCIUM CAN DO MORE THAN INCREASE BONE STRENGTH

The mineral calcium supports the organism in many more important functions, for example, calcium

• to normal blood clotting in
• to a normal energy metabolism
• to normal muscle function
• to normal signal transmission between nerve cells in
• to the normal function of digestive enzymes in
• and calcium is also needed to maintain normal teeth

And vitamin D is also important for the immune system, which makes both nutrients an ideal combination.

Good to know: Many people consume less than half the recommended amount of calcium for developing and maintaining healthy bones. Only 33 percent of older women fully meet their calcium needs. Smoking, high coffee consumption, many sugary drinks, and excessive amounts of phosphate-rich foods, as well as the phytin content of highly refined wheat flour, also increase calcium requirements.

FOR CALCIUM DEFICIENCY: THREE MORE IMPORTANT VITAMINS

Calcium and vitamin D are the most important nutrients when it comes to bone strength. This is why a regular supply of calcium and vitamin D to the body is so important. Vitamins C and K are also important for smooth bone metabolism. Calcium Tablets 400 mg therefore also contain these two nutrients.

CALCIUM PREVENTS BONE LOSS

Older people in particular should ensure they have an adequate calcium supply and consume plenty of grain and dairy products to prevent calcium deficiency. This was announced by the Federal Association of German Pharmacists in Berlin. Furthermore, calcium supplements (calcium tablets, effervescent calcium tablets) are recommended to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss). The associations recommend consuming the mineral calcium with meals whenever possible, because calcium salts are better absorbed by the body when combined with small amounts of fat and protein. High levels of fat and fiber, on the other hand, hinder the absorption of calcium supplements. Osteoporosis is a metabolic disease in which the bones lose stability due to the loss of bone mass. This can lead to bone fractures.

Older people should have their individual risk of osteoporosis assessed by a doctor. The "National Initiative Against Osteoporosis" points this out; in doing so, it draws attention to the danger of bone loss. 130,000 femoral neck fractures occur among seniors nationwide each year due to calcium deficiency. A sufficient calcium intake can prevent this deficiency. Because the mineral calcium is so important for bodily functions, when there is a deficiency, the body covers its needs from the bones, which makes them thin and brittle. Our bodies lose up to 600 mg of calcium every day, which must be replenished through food (or alternatively through calcium supplements, calcium tablets, or effervescent calcium tablets). Calcium balance also depends on an adequate supply of vitamin D, as vitamin D is needed for the storage of calcium in the bones. This vitamin, which is produced in the skin under the influence of the sun, is responsible for calcium storage and management in the body. In countries like Germany, where the sun shines less often, it is important to provide the body with additional vitamin D.

STUDIES ON CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D

Protein plus calcium prevents hip fractures

A diet rich in animal protein and calcium significantly reduces the risk of hip fractures. If calcium intake is insufficient, this connection is not evident. This was the result of a study by US researchers led by Dr. Marian T. Hannan from Boston, who evaluated data from 1,752 men and 1,972 women with an average age of 55 from the Framingham Offspring Study. Participants who consumed a lot of animal protein and 800 milligrams or more of calcium daily were particularly well protected against fractures.

Source: Marian T. Hannan et al (2010). Protective effect of high protein and calcium intake on the risk of hip fracture in the Framingham Offspring Cohort. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, advance publication online on July 26, 2010, doi: 10.1002/jbmr.194

Diet with the mineral calcium and vitamin D reduces the side effects of cortisone

Patients who must take cortisone regularly can alleviate or avoid side effects with proper nutrition. "Particularly, one should pay attention to body weight to prevent weight gain, which can be caused by the increased appetite when taking cortisone," says Dr. Wolfgang Wesiack, President of the Professional Association of German Internists (BDI). When taking cortisone, one should consume as little sugar as possible because the medication increases blood sugar levels.

In addition, according to Wesiack's recommendations, patients should consume sufficient protein but as little fat and salt as possible. Cortisone can reduce bone density and thus lead to osteoporosis: "The intake of sufficient calcium and vitamin D therefore helps counteract possible bone loss," says Wesiack.

Source: Navigator Medicine

Celiac disease: Mineral calcium, vitamins and gluten-free diet for strong bones

Children who suffer from gluten intolerance (celiac disease) and follow a strict gluten-free diet have significantly higher bone mineral density than children who follow a less consistent gluten-free diet. This was the result of a two-year study of 74 children and adolescents conducted by Slovenian researchers led by Štefan Blazina.

The study found that 71 percent of children who didn't strictly adhere to their diet had low bone mineral density, compared to only 38 percent of children who avoided all gluten-containing foods. The calcium and vitamin D intake of children with celiac disease also played an important role in bone strength.

Source: Štefan Blazina et al. (2010). Bone mineral density and importance of strict gluten-free diet in children and adolescents with celiac disease.

Vitamin D and the mineral calcium: Milk helps with weight loss

Drinking two glasses of skim milk a day can help you lose weight more easily. This is the finding of a study by Israeli researchers led by Danit Shahar of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The scientists attribute this connection to the vitamin D and calcium, which are abundant in milk.

The scientists followed more than 300 participants between the ages of 40 and 65 who wanted to lose weight for two years. During this time, they followed either a low-fat, low-carbohydrate, or Mediterranean-style diet. Regardless of the type of diet, the participants who lost the most weight were those who consumed the most skim milk. The researchers found that each daily serving of 180 milliliters of milk led to an additional weight loss of five kilograms in six months, especially when the participants built up high vitamin D levels.

Source: Shahar D. et al. (2010). Dairy calcium intake, serum vitamin D, and successful weight loss. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pre-publication online September 1, 2010, doi:10.3945/ajcn.2010.29355

The more calcium in the first days of life, the stronger the bones in old age

The amount of calcium a baby consumes in the first days and weeks after birth determines whether the bones will be stable throughout life: the more calcium the infant absorbs, the more bone stem cells are formed.

This is the result of a study conducted by North Carolina State University in the USA, which will be presented at the "Experimental Biology 2010" conference in Anaheim. The scientists led by Dr. Chad Stahl assume that this developmental phase also has long-term effects and thus even influences the risk of osteoporosis in old age.

Meta-analysis: Combination of vitamin D and mineral calcium strengthens bones

Vitamin D must be taken in combination with the mineral calcium to effectively protect against bone fractures. This was the result of a meta-analysis by researchers led by Professor Bo Abrahamsen in Copenhagen, who evaluated data from 68,500 participants from seven studies in Europe and the USA.

The subjects were predominantly female and had an average age of 70 years. Vitamin D alone, at the dosage used, had no significant effect on fracture risk. However, in studies combining vitamin D with calcium, the fracture rate was eight percent lower than in the control groups, and the hip fracture rate was even lower by 16 percent.

HIGH-QUALITY CALCIUM PREPARATIONS FROM MEDICOM

If you want to prevent or compensate for a calcium deficiency in your diet, we recommend Medicom's high-quality calcium tablets, which, together with vitamin C, vitamin K1, and vitamin D3, can make a positive contribution to your well-being. With 400 milligrams of calcium daily in just one tablet, you contribute to the maintenance of normal bones – a prerequisite for minimizing the risk of osteoporosis. Take advantage of the many benefits of our high-quality calcium supplement with the mineral calcium to enrich your daily diet. Combined with the important vitamins for maintaining bone function, you can ensure strong bones without any side effects. Medicom supplements: quality you can rely on.