Calcium (formerly DiCalcium Malate) Advanced Calcium Support by Thorne Research. 120 Veg Caps

A concentrated calcium supplement for individuals most at risk for calcium inadequacy*

A chelated form of calcium for enhanced absorption is more concentrated than other calcium forms, providing more calcium per capsule.

DESCRIPTION:

Benefits - Bone & Joint, Bone Density

Research indicates that many U.S. adults do not consume the 1,300 mg of calcium the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends for daily dietary intake. Individuals who are at the most risk for calcium inadequacy because of decreased intake, disordered metabolism, decreased absorption, increased loss, or increased need include peri- and postmenopausal women, vegans, individuals who take certain prescription and OTC medications, and those with vitamin D deficiency (because vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption).* Thorne's Calcium, as DiCalcium Malate, with 250 mg per capsule, is more concentrated than other forms of calcium (such as calcium carbonate) and is absorbed significantly better than calcium carbonate.*

Thorne's Calcium consists of one molecule of malic acid bound to two molecules of calcium, resulting in a compound containing 29 percent calcium – compared to calcium citrate, which is 19 percent calcium – thus resulting in more elemental calcium per capsule.

Those individuals most at risk for inadequate calcium intake are:

- Peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women

- Women with irregular menstruation, particularly women in which this is due to prolonged athletic activity or strenuous military service

- Individuals on a dairy-free diet

- Vegetarians and vegans, because their diets are higher in plant-derived phytates and oxalates that inhibit calcium absorption

- Pregnant women, particularly women with a history of gestational hypertension

- Individuals on prescription and OTC medications such as antacids (H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors) that can inhibit absorption, or glucocorticoids such as prednisone that can increase calcium loss

- Individuals with a vitamin D deficiency – because vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption

SUGGESTED USE:

Take one capsule two times daily or as recommended by your health professional.

INGREDIENTS:

Serving Size: 1 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 120
Name Amount
Calcium (Dicalcium Malate) 250mg
Other Ingredients: Hypromellose Capsule, Medium Chain Triglycerides

WARNINGS:

ALLERGY WARNING

This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

PREGNANCY

If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.

INTERACTIONS

There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.