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Some Facts Concerning Calcium Supplements

People have been advised to take calcium supplements in order to strengthen bones and help prevent a variety of diseases, not the least of which is osteoporosis.

Not many people know, however, that calcium supplements also help regulate blood pressure and maintain a steady heartbeat.

Another interesting study has shown that calcium supplements may also have a part in relieving the symptoms of PMS or pre-menstrual syndrome.

These are just some of the reasons why people should try to take more calcium supplements. Beyond healthy bones, calcium supplements have also been found to help maintain a healthy nervous system.

There is a question, however, of what calcium supplement to take? The number of available calcium supplements in the market would definitely leave a person dazed and confused if he/she does not know what to look for.

First of all, don't be fooled by the amount of calcium a supplement claims to contain.

In looking for an effective calcium supplement, you need to look at the value of calcium indicated as "elemental". This amount of calcium is the only part of the calcium content of the supplement that the body can actually absorb.

The calcium, like other nutrients we consume is absorbed in the small intestine. Therefore, the actual amount of the calcium your body absorbs depends on a myriad of factors, not just the calcium supplement you take.

One factor that affects the amount of calcium you can absorb is the dissolution ability of the calcium supplement. This means that your intake is affected by how well the calcium supplement can be dissolved.

One piece of advice: try to buy calcium supplements with the mark "USP" this means that the calcium supplement has passed the standards of US Pharmacopeia on the amount of elemental calcium it contains and how well it dissolves in the stomach.

There are a number of different types of calcium supplements available out there, and here are some of them:

*Calcium citrate -This calcium supplement is acidic in nature and can easily be absorbed by the body.

This calcium supplement can be taken anytime of the day, as it does not need any extra stomach acid for easy absorption. This calcium supplement, however, provides you with less elemental calcium. This means you may need to take more pills to absorb more calcium, depending on your dietary needs.

*Calcium carbonate - this calcium supplement provides the most elemental calcium. Its alkaline nature, however, means that you need extra stomach acids in order to help you absorb the calcium.

This is best taken after a meal, when you have the extra stomach acids required to dissolve the calcium supplement properly.

One technique you can use in taking this calcium supplement is by taking it with a glass of orange juice or some other acidic beverage.

*Coral Calcium - one of those advertised "miracle cures", this calcium supplement was said to have the ability to cure a variety of diseases. It is also claimed to be the secret to a very long life.

Studies have shown, however, that coral calcium is no more than calcium carbonate. The claims have been questioned and the claimants have also faced prosecution from the government.

These just goes to show you how dangerous some cure-alls can be.

There you go: those are just some things you may need to know about calcium supplements. If you need to know more, there are a lot of resources available in the internet. So go out and research.

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