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The benefits of calcium are complex and involve many nutrients. The best source of these nutrients is a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fish, and low in junk-food and sodas. Calcium supplementation can also be of benefit, especially when other factors have been added to further enhance the delivery of the calcium to the tissues.
Whole-istic Solutions’ Calcium Plus is the result of the research and clinical experience of Dr. Joel Robbins . He states, “When it comes to calcium supplementation, the issue is not how many milligrams of a nutrient we are taking; it is how bio-available, or deliverable it is to the cells.” In addition to including key synergistic co-factors, choosing the right form of calcium is also important. Calcium comes in many different forms, but it is well known that the softer forms of calcium, as those used in Calcium Plus , are the most bio-available forms. Potency is all about delivery, bio-availability.
Calcium Plus is a special blend of the following:
Calcium citrate and calcium lactate:
These forms of calcium are the most frequently suggested by doctors, primarily because of their great absorbability and lack of side effects. Since research suggests that individuals vary slightly in the form of calcium they absorb best, both forms are included in this formula to insure maximum benefit.
Magnesium citrate and magnesium amino acid chelate:
As with calcium, the most bio-available forms of magnesium were used in this formula.
Parathyroid gland substance:
The nucleic acids extracted from the parathyroid gland lubricate our own parathyroid gland, helping it to regulate calcium levels in the body. The parathyroid hormone has a potent effect on enhancing absorption of calcium from the small intestine, and suppression of calcium loss in the urine.
Flaxseed oil:
The alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid) in flaxseed oil has been demonstrated to greatly enhance the assimilation of calcium and magnesium.
Wheat germ:
Like flaxseed, the very high oil content of wheat germ aids in the delivery of calcium and magnesium to the cells.
Enzymes:
Amylase, lipase, protease, lactase, cellulase, invertase , and bromelain are added to aid in the breakdown and delivery of the nutrients in this product further enhancing their overall bio-availability.
MORE DETAILS ABOUT VITAMIN D
Calcium Plus now contains 2,000 IU of Vitamin D3 per serving (3 capsules.)
What's so special about Vitamin D?
Vitamin D acts in a more global and hormonal nature than other vitamins. Although the major biological functions of Vitamin D are to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, Vitamin D also increases the absorption of calcium, helps to form and maintain strong bones, provides protection from osteoporosis and fracture and is involved in many other functions.
- Vitamin D is associated with immune function and provides protection from several autoimmune diseases.
- Vitamin D is necessary in the adrenal glands for the production of dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine which affect mood, drive, ambition, energy levels and an overall feeling of well being. This action may explain why people in the northern climates get S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder).
Healthy Vitamin D also helps fat cells control the secretion of leptin (the “I’m full” hormone), which helps maintain normal weight and fat storage.
What is the best way to supplement with Vitamin D?
The term "Vitamin D" refers to two different forms of this vitamin, Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).
Vitamin D2 was developed in the 1920s as a synthetic supplement to reverse Rickets. Given in sufficient dosages, Vitamin D2 was successful but studies since that time have consistently shown Vitamin D3 to be more efficient and safer.
In fact, Vitamin D3 has been shown to be three times as effective as D2 and has a greater capacity to maintain higher Vitamin D blood concentrations over time.
Vitamin D3 is created in a similar manner to that which occurs naturally in human and animal skin, via the production of 7-dehydrocholesterol from cholesterol and subsequent irradiation to its active D3 form.
Vitamin D3 is always be the preferred choice. Whole-istic Solutions Calcium Plus contains 2000 IU Vitamin D3, 500% of the recommended daily value per serving.
Efficient
The inefficiency of vitamin D2 compared with vitamin D3, is well documented, and no successful clinical trials to date have shown that vitamin D2 prevents fractures. All successful fracture trials have used Vitamin D3 at doses of 800 IU/day.
Safe
Vitamin D3 is more stable than Vitamin D2 and poses less risk of toxicity. Vitamin D2 testing may show false lows also leading to ergotoxicity if supplementation is increased based on those findings.
Whole-istic Solutions Calcium Plus contains the most bioavailable forms of calcium, magnesium, Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3, plus additional whole-food nutrients that greatly increase the absorption and utilization of calcium for bone health, mood stabilization, immune health, and muscle function and recovery. |