Nutralife Super Calcium Complete Tablets 120
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Building strong bones and healthy bone density, and helping to prevent osteoporosis
-Maintaining the Calcium and Magnesium levels necessary for healthy bone strength and function
- Supporting healthy heart function
Key and unique features
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Each tablet provides 250mg of elemental Calcium from a unique, New Zealand-sourced Calcium StimuCal
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StimuCal provides naturally-sourced Hydroxyapatite (a calcium-rich mineral mix similar to human bone), that is easily absorbed by the body
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Plus Vitamin D3 (250 IU) and Vitamin K1 for extra support in absorbing and using the Calcium
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Also includes cofactors such as Magnesium, Manganese, Horsetail herb, Zinc and Boron to support bone mineralisation
Active Ingredients:
Hydroxyapatite (StimuCal?) 481mg
Equiv. Calcium 125mg
Cofactors
Magnesium (as oxide) 125mg
Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 1mg
Zinc (as gluconate) 500g
Vitamin K2 (Menaqunione) 6g
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol 6.2g) 248 IU
Herbal extract equiv. dry
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) stem 50mg
Tabletting aids, colouring
Dosage:
Warnings:
- Take only as directed; and if symptoms persist, consult a healthcare professional.
- Customers on prescription medication, including Warfarin, should consult their doctor before using this product.
- Some medications, including Fosamax (Alendronate) and other bisphosphonate drugs, Oroxine (Levothyroxine) or tetracycline antibiotics (e.g.Minomycin, Doxycycline) can form insoluble calcium complexes that inhibit absorption of both the calcium and the medication. Customers on these medicines should take this product at least 2 hours apart from their medication.
- Calcium can also inhibit iron absorption, so customers taking iron supplements should take them at least 1 hour before or after taking this product.
- Compounds in certain foods (including wheat bran, legumes, some leafy greens and almonds), protein, caffeine and sodium may impair Calcium absorption. Allow 1 hour between consuming these foods and taking a Calcium supplement.
Extended Information:
Q What is osteoporosis and how is it best prevented?
A Strong, healthy bones are essential for an active lifestyle; but without the right nutrients in the right amounts, bones can end up growing weaker and losing density. Over time, this can result in osteoporosis ? a disease in which bones become porous and brittle, breaking more easily, and taking longer to heal if damaged. Osteoporosis is increasingly common, affecting as many as 1 in 2 NZ women and nearly 1 in 3 NZ men over 60. The best way to prevent it is to start building bone density as early possible, by ensuring sufficient calcium and Vitamin D intake, and regular weight bearing exercise to strengthen bones. After menopause, bone mass can decline quite significantly due to the lowered levels of oestrogen (bone-protective hormone).
Q What are the main risk factors for osteoporosis?
A Risk factors include being female (especially post menopausal or of small build), a family history of osteoporosis, advanced age, low calcium intake, low vitamin D levels, cigarette smoking, and excessive alcohol or coffee intake.
Q Why is it important to start building bone mass early?
Q What is the RDI for calcium?
A The Australian Department of Health and Aging Guidelines recommend the following daily calcium intake to maintain bone health:
Q Why is calcium recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
| Age | Calcium RDI (mg) | |
| Men | 19-70 | 1000mg |
| Men | 71+ | 1300mg |
| Women | 19-50 | 1000mg |
| Women | 51+ | 1300mg |
| Pregnant & Breastfeeding | 14-18 | 1300mg |
| Pregnant & Breastfeeding | 19-50 | 1000mg |