Calcium 120caps - Thorne

Calcium 120caps - Thorne

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.

Research indicates that a large proportion of the adult population does not consume the recommended daily concentration of calcium through their diet. On the other hand, an acidifying, ultra-processed diet with excess caffeine increases the excretion of calcium in the urine.

Individuals at higher risk of calcium deficiency due to decreased intake, imbalanced metabolism, decreased absorption, increased loss, or increased need include peri- and post-menopausal women, those on a vegan diet, individuals taking certain 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.

Calcium consists of a malic acid molecule that is bound to two calcium molecules, which results in a compound that is 29 percent calcium - compared to calcium citrate, which is 19% calcium - resulting in more elemental calcium per capsule.

Individuals at highest risk of inadequate calcium intake are:

• Peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women
• Women with irregular menstruation, particularly women where 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 vitamin D deficiency - because vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption

This product has been third-party tested and certified to verify that what is in the package matches what is on the label and to confirm it does not contain unsafe levels of contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms.

120 capsules