Calcium is needed for developing strong bones and teeth and to prevent degenerative diseases in old age. These diseases include osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and colon cancer.

Almost everyone among us is calcium deficient today because of inadequate consumption of calcium and other nutrients. As a result we are at high risk of developing the above-mentioned diseases and many other serious health complications. The solution is to consume calcium supplements on a regular basis to overcome or prevent severe calcium deficiency.

Calcium citrate is a compound used in making calcium supplements. Taking calcium citrate with vitamin D is even more beneficial as vitamin D helps in the absorption of calcium. Many supplement products have been manufactured recently that contain a calcium salt, certain other minerals like magnesium and phosphorus, and vitamin D and K2. All these nutrients are useful for maintaining long-term health and should be added to our everyday diet.

Calcium citrate with vitamin D can also be consumed through liquid supplements. Calcium citrate is easy to absorb, and therefore it can be taken after or before meals. It does not require stomach acid to get absorbed by the bloodstream. If you want to cure stomach acidity, then you should consume calcium carbonate supplements instead of calcium citrate.

Calcium carbonate and coral calcium reduce acidity in the stomach and help in proper digestion of food. They provide up to 40% elementary calcium, and therefore are very effective in controlling calcium deficiency. Coral calcium supplements are easily available on the market now. High-quality calcium supplements make use of marine grade coral calcium which is a highly pure form of this salt.

Calcium citrate with vitamin D cures many signs and symptoms of calcium deficiency like yellowness of teeth, muscle cramps, constant fatigue, brittle nails, frequent headaches and joint pains. Calcium supplements have no side effects of their own; however, some people may experience constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps, irritation and slight infection in the first few days of the course. If these conditions don’t disappear, immediately consult a doctor and stop consuming calcium citrate tablets.

Always read the ingredients of a calcium supplement product before using it. Also find out the amount of calcium you will be receiving in a single tablet. Consult a dietary reference chart to find out how much calcium you should be consuming on a daily basis depending on your age and physical condition and then start the course of calcium tablets.

By: John Gibb

Calcium is an important nutrient and plays a vital role in the development of healthy bones and teeth. Recently it has been found that calcium is also required by the body to fight against many diseases like prolonged depression, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, colon cancer and obesity.

An abnormally low calcium level in the blood is termed as hypocalcaemia. People who are deficient in calcium often feel irritated, depressed and weak. They have fragile bones, brittle nails and suffer from frequent muscle cramps. Other complications associated with low calcium level are joint pains, PMS, fatigue, high risk of developing bone disease in old age, frequent eye twitching and infections.

Hypocalcaemia should be treated immediately with the help of medication and nutritional supplements rich in calcium and some vitamins. The benefits of a well-balanced, proper diet cannot be over-emphasized. However, in addition to this calcium-rich tablets should also be consumed on a regular basis by people of all ages to overcome low calcium levels and live a healthy life.

If there is a sudden drop in calcium level in the body due to some other complication or improper diet, the person may feel his/her muscles tighten up. If the low calcium condition is not controlled, it may cause dry nails and hair, prolonged tiredness and inability to expend effort.

When you consume calcium-rich nutritional supplement, you have to be sure that maximum amount of calcium is absorbed by your body. For this, try to find supplements that contain vitamins such as vitamin D and K2 and some other minerals that help in the absorption of calcium. Recently it has been discovered that coral calcium (obtained from fossilized coral reefs in an environmentally friendly manner) has a high absorption rate than normal calcium.

Many good-quality supplement products are now available on the market that use coral calcium obtained from the Okinawan island of Japan. This coral calcium has been found to be a highly refined form of calcium carbonate which contains traces of other important minerals like magnesium, potassium and sodium in just the right quantities.

Low calcium as well as abnormally high calcium level in the body is dangerous for health. You should introduce green leafy vegetables and dairy products to your everyday diet. Also, exercise on a regular basis and consume high-quality calcium-rich tablets to overcome this deficiency in a controlled manner. These supplements have no side effects of their own and also help to control the accumulation of calcium in tissues, nails and other parts of the body where it is not needed.

By: John Gibb