3A Calcium Ultra - 180 vegi cap

IngredientsCalcium is the most abundant, essential mineral in the human body. Of the two to three pounds of calcium contained in the average body, 99% is located in the bones and teeth. Calcium is needed to form bones and teeth and is also required for blood clotting, transmission of signals in nerve cells, and muscle contraction. The importance of calcium for preventing osteoporosis is probably its most well-known role.

Although calcium plays at least some minor role in lowering blood pressure, the mechanisms involved appear complex and somewhat unclear.1 The level of calcium in the blood is tightly regulated by parathyroid hormone (PTH), and low intake of calcium causes elevations in PTH, which in turn have been implicated in the development of hypertension.2 High calcium intake has also been associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.3

By reducing absorption of oxalate,4 a substance found in many foods, calcium may be able to indirectly reduce the risk of kidney stones.5 However, people with a history of kidney stones must talk with a doctor before supplementing with calcium because such supplementation might actually increase the risk of forming stones for the small number of people who absorb too much calcium.

Calcium also appears to partially bind some fats and cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract. Perhaps as a result, some research suggests that calcium supplementation may help lower cholesterol levels.6

Animal studies have established a role of calcium in the development of female egg cells (oocytes).7 8 Although the precise role of calcium is unclear, some researchers speculate that future studies may identify important uses for calcium in conditions of the human ovary, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).9

Through a variety of mechanisms, calcium may have anticancer actions within the colon. Most preliminary studies have shown high calcium diets are associated with reduced colon cancer risk.10 Most,11 12 13 but not all,14 preliminary studies have found taking calcium supplements to also be associated with a reduced risk of colon cancer or precancerous conditions in the colon. One preliminary study reported that high dietary, but not supplemental, calcium intake was associated with a decreased risk of precancerous changes in the colon.15 In double-blind studies, calcium supplementation has significantly protected against precancerous changes in the colon in some,16 17 but not all, studies.18 19

Warning: Calcium supplements should be avoided by prostate cancer patients.

Where is it found?

Most dietary calcium comes from dairy products. The myth that calcium from dairy products is not absorbed is not supported by scientific research.20 21 Other good sources include sardines, canned salmon, green leafy vegetables, and tofu.

Ingredients per 3 vegi-caps:

Vitamin C 100 mg, Calcium 500 mg, Vitamin D3 200 mg, Magnesium 300 mg, Zinc 6 mg, Copper 1 mg, Manganese 2 mg, Silica 90 mg, Boron 2 mg,

Other Ingredients:

Citric Acid, Cellulose, Crosprovidone, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearte.

Suggested Use:

Take 3 caplets in the morning and 3 caplets in the evening, preferably with meals.

What is it?

3A Calcium (AAACa or Active Absorbable Algal Calcium) is a Calcium supplement. Three capsules contains 600 mg of elemental Calcium as Calcium hydroxide, Calcium oxide, combined with algae amino acid extract. Other ingredients include Citric acid, Gelatin, Glycerin and Water.

What does it do?

This Japanese discovery (it is the best selling Calcium supplement in Japan) solves the problems associated with Calcium supplementation. Most people are deficient in Calcium. The daily needs for Calcium range from 1000 mg to 2000 mg per day but the average diet contributes only 500 mg per day.

The problem with the typical Calcium supplement is that so little of it is absorbed. The most popular supplement is Calcium Carbonate from oyster shells. In most people only 20% of the Calcium is absorbed and in people with low stomach acid (particularly the elderly most at risk for osteoporosis) as little as 4% may be absorbed. Instead of addressing the problem of Calcium deficiency they take toxic drugs instead. Calcium Carbonate can also cause gas and acid rebound. Plus the oyster shells may contain lead and other contaminants found in the ocean.

Other forms of Calcium are more easily absorbed (Calcium citrate, for example) but contain relatively little Calcium so many pills have to be swallowed. Through a patented method, 3A Calcium is made into small, easily swallowed capsules that are highly bioavailable. The secret is in creating an ash by burning the oyster shell at high temperatures to get rid of impurities and break the chemical bonds. Then it is combined with an algae extract which for some unknown reason allows it to be assimilated by the body.

99% of Calcium is stored in the body's bones and teeth. Calcium, though, has many other functions in the body and a chronic shortage of Calcium causes an increase in parathyroid hormone (PTH) which pulls Calcium out of the bones for other purposes. These purposes include muscle contraction, blood clotting and nerve conduction, none of which occurs without Calcium.

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