Cal-Mag Capsules

Cal-Mag offers a simple way to ensure the body has an adequate supply of calcium and magnesium.

Calcium and magnesium are the most important structural elements in the human body and are primarily responsible for bone and tooth stability. As electrolytes, they also perform a variety of functions inside and outside every human cell.

Cal-Mag contains calcium and magnesium in a balanced ratio, offering a simple way to ensure the body's adequate calcium and magnesium supply. Calcium and magnesium are among the so-called macronutrients within the mineral system. In humans, calcium and magnesium are necessary for a number of vital processes. Both influence the healthy development of teeth and bones, affect the normal function of muscles and the nervous system, are important for a well-functioning energy metabolism, and both elements play a role in cell division.

Magnesium also contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal energy metabolism, and electrolyte balance within and outside cells. It is important for normal protein synthesis and important psychological functions.

Calcium also plays a role in normal blood clotting and the normal function of digestive enzymes. 99 percent of the body's calcium is found in the bones and teeth, and most of the magnesium is also stored in the skeleton. The minerals can be quickly released when needed. Magnesium and calcium are absorbed in the small intestine, with the absorption of magnesium being significantly improved by the presence of calcium.

Calcium and magnesium levels in the blood are tightly regulated by hormones. Parathyroid hormone, produced by the parathyroid gland, mobilizes calcium from the bones when blood calcium levels drop and promotes the absorption of calcium and magnesium from food.

Calcitonin is produced in the thyroid and is the antagonist of parathyroid hormone. Accordingly, it lowers calcium and magnesium levels and leads to calcium deposition in the bones. The body needs vitamin D to better absorb the calcium and magnesium contained in food. A high calcium intake can promote the excretion of magnesium via the kidneys. Therefore, the ratio of the two minerals in the body is important. An unbalanced intake can potentially lead to the displacement of the other mineral.

Calcium is the key micronutrient for the development of maximum possible bone density (peak bone mass). During the human growth phase up to the age of approximately 25–30, bone size, stability, and mineral content increase continuously with an adequate calcium supply, reaching their peak. Starting in the third decade of life, bone density begins to decline at a rate of approximately one percent every year.

A slight calcium deficiency leads to fatigue and muscle cramps. This can be a problem for endurance athletes, for example. A lot of calcium is also lost through sweat during physical exertion.

Until now, it was assumed that magnesium deficiency was rare. Because the symptoms are so diverse, they are often attributed to other causes. Mild magnesium deficiency symptoms can occur during periods of increased physical exertion, such as prolonged diarrhea, pregnancy, or competitive sports. Short-term deficiencies are compensated for by the magnesium stores in the skeleton if there is an adequate supply. Magnesium is particularly high in whole grains and whole-grain products, brown rice, green vegetables, nuts, and beans. Smaller amounts are found in meat, fish, milk, and dairy products.

Calcium, on the other hand, is generally better absorbed by the body from animal foods than from plant sources. Important calcium sources, after milk and dairy products, are calcium-rich vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and arugula, as well as mineral water. A consistently high calcium intake is essential for a lasting effect on bone density. To avoid an unbalanced calcium intake, it is beneficial to supplement with magnesium.

Cal-Mag contains both minerals in balanced ratios and in readily absorbable compounds. It offers a simple way to achieve and maintain a balanced calcium and magnesium status in the body.

Calcium...

• contributes to normal blood clotting
• contributes to normal muscle function
• contributes to normal signal transmission between nerve cells
• contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes
• is needed for the maintenance of normal bones
• is needed to maintain normal teeth
• has a function in cell division and specialization

Magnesium...

• contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• contributes to electrolyte balance.
• contributes to normal energy metabolism.
• contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• contributes to normal muscle function.
• contributes to normal protein synthesis.
• contributes to normal psychological function.
• contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
• has a function in cell division.

Take 3 x 1 capsule daily with plenty of liquid.

The recommended daily intake should not be exceeded.

Storage recommendation:

Store out of reach of children, in a cool, dry place and protected from light.

A notice:

A food supplement is not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

These capsules contain:

Calcium carbonate, magnesium citrate, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (capsule shell), magnesium oxide, calcium citrate

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