Nature's Blend Calcium Citrate Malate 500 mg 60 Tabs (Model: 079854040395)
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Price Per Absorbed Gram: 1.4983
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Calcium Deficiency can Increase the Risk of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is more common in older adults, especially women, after menopause when the body's production of estrogen decreases, which can lead to a decrease in bone density. Adequate calcium intake, along with regular physical activity and weight-bearing exercises, can help to prevent osteoporosis. Adequate calcium intake is particularly important during childhood and adolescence when bones are growing and developing. During this time, the body is building up its bone mass, and a lack of calcium can lead to a lower peak bone mass, which can increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Calcium is Important for the Heart, Muscles, and Nerves
In the heart, calcium is needed for the proper contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle. It also plays a crucial role in the electrical impulses that control the heartbeat. If there is an imbalance of calcium in the body, it can lead to muscle cramps and spasms, which can be painful. A deficiency of calcium can lead to nerve problems such as tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. Calcium is involved in the transmission of electrical impulses along nerve fibers.
Magnesium and Calcium Work Together, but may Interfere with Each Other's Absorption when Taken at the Same Time
Magnesium can affect calcium absorption by competing for the same absorption sites in the gut and reducing the amount of calcium that is absorbed. To minimize the interaction between calcium and magnesium, it is recommended to take them in a ratio of 2:1 (calcium:magnesium) as it is the ratio that is found in natural sources such as food.
Recommended Dietary Allowance
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is “the amount of an essential nutrient, as a vitamin or mineral, that has been established by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences as adequate to meet the average daily nutritional needs of most healthy persons according to age group and sex.” –- dictionary.com
We used the RDA for calcium from the National Institutes of Health – Office of Dietary Supplements listed below.
| Age | Male Daily |
| 0-6 months | 200 mg |
| 7-12 months | 260 mg |
| 1-3 years | 700 mg |
| 4-8 years | 1,000 mg |
| 9-18 years | 1,300 mg |
| 19-50 years | 1,000 mg |
| 51-70 years | 1,000 mg |
| 71+ years | 1,200 mg |
| Age | Female Daily |
| 0-6 months | 200 mg |
| 7-12 months | 260 mg |
| 1-3 years | 700 mg |
| 4-8 years | 1,000 mg |
| 9-18 years | 1,300 mg |
| 19-50 years | 1,000 mg |
| 51+ years | 1,200 mg |
| Life State | Age | RDA |
| Pregnancy | 13-19 years | 1,300 mg |
| Pregnancy | 20+ years | 1,000 mg |
| Breast-Feeding | 13-19 years | 1,300 mg |
| Breast-Feeding | 20+ years | 1,000 mg |