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Calcium is the primary mineral in your bones. Calcium is also needed for muscle function, blood pressure regulation, nerve function, and cellular health. The way in which calcium ends up forming bone is of vital concern to your health – and not just for bone density. Bones are a vital power plant for the formation of red and white blood cells and even act as a regulator of metabolism. Indeed, bone health is a key sign of overall health associated with longevity.
The quality of calcium you consume is of great importance. You want to use forms of calcium that are easy for your body to utilize. Minerals for dietary supplements are typically bound to another substance. What they are bound to has a profound affect on how they are absorbed and even more importantly – where they go and what they do in your body. Minerals from the ground are referred to as inorganic, whereas minerals in plants or crops are structured by living cells and thought of as organic (as different from how the word organic describes food that doesn’t contain pesticides).
Understanding Cheap Calcium
The cheapest form of calcium is gym chalk, otherwise known as inorganic calcium carbonate. Other ground-up rock forms of calcium include bone meal, oyster shell, or dolomite. Another cheap form is calcium gluconate (9% calcium and 91% sugar glucose). These forms of calcium require large amounts of hydrochloric acid to make bioavailable, thus they have poor absorption (which is why they are used as over the counter antacids). Once in your body they are not very biologically useful and run a risk, depending on your underlying health, of calcifying your arteries, causing alarming breast lumps, gall stones, or kidney stones.
Your body really has to work hard to use these kinds of calcium to form bones. However, many people take these because gym chalk is 40% calcium and can be compressed into a 500 mg tablet (making its own little stone). Uninformed consumers think they are getting their 1000 mg a day of calcium taking two of these pebbles. Mineral products in tablets are famous for passing through your digestive system without breaking down. Never take a calcium product in a tablet and avoid ground up rock sources of calcium.
Calcium citrate is another popular calcium supplement that is better absorbed than gym chalk. It is 20% calcium and 80% citric acid. While some citric acid is fine as part of your diet, if you try to take 1000 mg of calcium in this form you will also be getting 4000 mg of citric acid, like eating a pound of tomatoes. This much citric acid can conk out your cell engines (mitochondria) by flooding their citric acid cycle with too much citrate (like flooding a car with gas). Individuals who are tired or fatigued often respond poorly to high amounts of citric acid, making them even more tired or giving them headaches. Since your cells have no way to efficiently use so much citric acid, calcium citrate is not a high quality form of the mineral to use on a daily basis. Small amounts don’t matter – large amounts are a definite energy-related problem for too many people.
Coral calcium can be good or bad depending on the type of coral calcium that is used. Coral calcium from ocean waters, as used in Wellness Resources products, has a natural ratio of 2 parts calcium to 1 part magnesium, along with many other trace minerals found in the ocean. It is typically harvested from dead coral reefs in the pristine waters off the coast of Okinawa (it is not an eco-unfriendly harvesting activity). Reputable companies assay the raw material to ensure its quality for human consumption. Bone health of the citizens of Okinawa is legendary. *
These forms of calcium and magnesium are in a carbonate structure, but far different than the gym chalk described above. They exist in highly organized geometric structures, organically formed by the living coral reefs (like a true food form). They are the only form of minerals that are both fat and water soluble and are better absorbed than citrates. They rapidly produce mineral ions that your body can easily use in countless metabolic processes.*
Beware of companies selling coral calcium that has been harvested from the land. This form of the mineral has been “weathered” and has the natural magnesium and trace minerals washed away. In Japan they use this form to make concrete for their roads. It is sold as a dietary supplement to unsuspecting customers in the U.S. thinking they are getting real coral calcium. These companies always add cheap magnesium back into the product and have to list it on their label (typically magnesium oxide). Thus, if you have a coral calcium product with added magnesium oxide – throw it away.
Beware of any calcium listed as “amino acid chelate.” This labeling implies that the calcium is bound to protein like a food, and so must be better. Unfortunately there are a lot of amino acid chelates out there that you have no idea what you are taking, as this form of labeling is a trick to hide quality. The primary amino acid chelate used in these products is hydrolyzed soy.
One example is a new branded form of these amino acid chelates Biokey®, which are used in one product line promoted by a well known alternative health physician. The Biokey website does not disclose the forms of minerals used or the amino acids used. When I called the company I was stonewalled when I asked what they were.
Biokey® minerals were used in animal nutrition long before human nutrition and it is interesting that the animal website was much more forthcoming with information. As it turns out all of these minerals are chelated using hydrolyzed soy protein. Nowhere on any human product label does it say they contain soy (which is not legal according to current FDA allergy rules for labeling). On top of that, unless soy is specified as non-GMO it is now GMO and contains toxins genetically spliced into the proteins.
The animal website also disclosed the actual nature of the minerals used. For example, the calcium is in the form of calcium formate. Calcium formate is an approved food additive, but the formate part does have to be detoxified, is not that easy for human’s to clear, and is implicated in methanol intoxication. In industry calcium formate is used to accelerate concrete setting. Thus, someone consuming their calcium thinks they are taking (calcium – Biokey® amino acid chelate), a more absorbable form of calcium. Yes, it absorbs nicely and delivers a package consisting of GMO-containing soy, calcium, and formate.
To me, the phrase “amino acid chelate” means “I have something to hide.” I wouldn’t trust any product made by a company that labels minerals as “amino acid chelates,” as it is quite likely they are hiding something every chance they get. At Wellness Resources we always tell you what form your calcium is in, because we are proud of the quality we are putting into our products.
Quality Calcium
At Wellness Resources we focus on using high quality forms of calcium. In our top bone support formula, Daily Bone Xcel, we use 50% of the calcium from ocean-water coral and 50% from microcrystalline hydroxyapatite (MCHC – small particles of intact bone), as these act as a true bone food and can readily be absorbed, transported to your bones, and easily attached to the existing bone matrix. Daily Bone Xcel contains a significant amount of synergistic bone-strengthening nutrients, including vitamin D, vitamin K, magnesium, manganese, silica, boron, and strontium. Five capsules provides 1000 mg of calcium. We use vegi-capsules as they are easy to dissolve in your digestive tract, thus making our high grade calcium readily available. We could compress our powder mixture to try to fit more into the capsule by making what is called a “slug,” but doing so would potentially reduce absorption. Quality minerals take up physical space, thus you are best taking a few more capsules and knowing that you are getting something that actually works.*
My original bone building formula is called Daily Builder. This product requires 8 capsules to reach 1000 mg of calcium, containing a mix of ocean coral, MCHC, and calcium AEP. In addition to the synergistic co-factors that Daily Bone Xcel contains it also has glucosamine (for connective tissue), more magnesium (for muscles and nerves), niacinamide (to activate cartilage-building chondrocytes), and proline, lysine, and glycine (collagen-building amino acids). This is a very comprehensive tissue, cartilage, and bone support formula. It is an ideal basic calcium supplement for men, as it also provides nutrients for exercise support and muscle function. Many women also use it, especially if they have aches and pains.*
In our core grouping of important supplements, called the Daily Super Pack, there are 2 Daily Bone Xcel and 1 Daily Builder in each packet of 7 key nutrient products. Each packet provides 559 mg of calcium – and two packets per day (the typical amount used) provides 1118 mg of fine quality calcium. In the Daily Super Pack you also get a Daily Energy Multiple Vitamin (energy and mood support), Daily Protector (eye support and antioxidant), Daily Balancer (liver and pollution clearance support), and Daily Super E (superior tocotrienols). This is a potent array of nutrients for your basic health needs in an easy to use packet.
At Wellness Resources we have a variety of different calcium options to meet specific needs.
Coral calcium powder – A great way to boost calcium intake for children or anyone who would prefer to mix calcium in water or a beverage and drink it, as ¼ tsp provides 500 mg of ocean coral calcium. Many adults take this before bed as it is very relaxing and helps sleep, as well as boosting calcium intake into the 1500 mg – 2000 mg per day range when taken with other products. If this product is being used as the only calcium product then it is a good idea to take some extra vitamin D (small capsules – which could also be mixed in if desired).
CalActive – CalActive is designed to supply calcium for the active person, especially teenagers on the go. Each capsule provides 200 mg of calcium and 200 IU of vitamin D. The calcium is bound to malate (anti-fatigue nutrient for muscles), alpha-ketoglutarate (helps oxygen use in cells and liver processing of protein), and Krebs cycle cofactors (cell energizers and toxin binders). This form of calcium can also be used by any person with tired or aching muscles (goes well with Muscle Mag).
TriCal – TriCal is designed to relax nerves and calm behavior. It is great for sleep, and it can be taken during the day to help sooth irritating, agitating, or anxious feelings related to stress. It is a great product for children prone to behavioral outburst. It capsule contains 150 mg of calcium bound to the amino acids glycine and taurine, which are primary nerve-relaxing nutrients.*
Calcium AEP – Calcium AEP is unique in that it helps nerves tolerate stress. It is 100 mg of calcium per capsule and 900 mg of AEP, which helps nourish cell membranes. It is an ideal form of calcium for individuals with pain, high stress loads, or stress intolerance (too much wear and tear or too many demands for too long). It helps your nerves hold up better to the wear and tear of the day. Doses range from 3 -12 capsules per day, depending on how much seems to help.*
None of these four products has vitamin K in it, making them good options for people on the blood thinner Coumadin who are looking for calcium without vitamin K. Of these four, only Cal Active has vitamin D. Thus, if you are using one or more of these products as your primary calcium supplement be sure to take some extra vitamin D.
Most of our customers use a baseline amount of Daily Bone Xcel and/or Daily Builder as the foundation for their bone support program. If bone health is a significant concern then doses of 1500 mg – 2000 mg of high quality calcium are suggested. Mixing in some of these other calcium products, to boost calcium to higher levels as needed, is a great way to go. I like the idea of getting calcium in different high quality forms, as what the calcium is bound to helps it go different places in your body and can help you with a variety of health needs.
Bone Building
While calcium is the fundamental mineral that that helps build bone, you must also have adequate dietary protein that supports collagen formation, as bone is mineralized collagen. You also need the cofactor nutrients that help build bone, especially adequate vitamin D (up to 2000 IU per day in the winter).
You also must take into account the stress demands you are under. If your body is in a state of wear and tear you will struggle to maintain bone no matter how much calcium you take. This is because once your front line systems for managing stress are taxed too long, your blood pH turns to acid. Your body’s natural back up system is to leech calcium out of your bones to help buffer the acid pH in your blood. To prevent this you must have balance in your life. This means adequate sleep, good stress management skills, anti-stress nutrition as needed or helpful, regular refreshing exercise, and a good diet. There is no shortcut or magic remedy for bones.
It is now quite clear that if your bones are too inflamed from all the wear and tear then your body will make more osteoclasts (the demo crew) and not enough osteoblasts (the bone remodeling crew). This is all modulated by gene switches that are responding to the inflammatory state of your body. In addition to a healthy lifestyle, you can also take nutrients that help tilt the balance of power in your favor so as to protect and benefit your bones.
Our top product to support this concept is called Bone Helper, which contains a variety of bone-modulating nutrients. Other choices include Repair Plus and DHA fish oil. All can be used if you want to be really comprehensive. The strategy is too cool off wear and tear so that your bones are able to stay on a health bone building pattern and so that you do not donate your bone mass to the stressors in your life.
These type of strategies are in addition to the total amount of calcium you need to help promote bone growth. Think of calcium, protein, magnesium, and many trace minerals as the raw materials for bone building (like plywood, 2 x 4s, nails, and screws). Think of inflammation-modulating nutrients as instructions to the carpenters, telling them to build healthy bones and not to get carried away with any demo projects.
Remember, longevity is marked by healthy bones.
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