{"product_id":"calcium-120cap-thorne","title":"Calcium 120cap - Thorne","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCalcium (ex Dicalcium Malate) 120cap - Thorne\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureheals.pt\/collections\/thorne\"\u003eThorne\u003c\/a\u003e 's Calcium, as DiCalcium Malate, at 250 mg per capsule, is more concentrated than other forms of calcium (such as calcium carbonate) and is absorbed significantly better than calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eResearch indicates that a large proportion of the adult population does not consume the recommended daily intake of calcium through diet. On the other hand, an acidifying, ultra-processed diet with excessive caffeine increases urinary calcium excretion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Individuals who are at increased risk of calcium deficiency due to decreased intake, imbalanced metabolism, decreased absorption, increased loss, or increased need include peri- and postmenopausal women, vegan diets, individuals taking certain medications, and those with vitamin D deficiency (because vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Thorne's Calcium, as DiCalcium Malate, at 250 mg per capsule, is more concentrated than other forms of calcium (such as calcium carbonate) and is absorbed significantly better than calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eCalcium consists of a malic acid molecule that is bonded to two calcium molecules, resulting in a compound that is 29 percent calcium—compared to calcium citrate, which is 19 percent calcium—resulting in more elemental calcium per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIndividuals at greatest risk of inadequate calcium intake are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Perimenopausal and postmenopausal women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Women with irregular menstruation, particularly women where this is due to prolonged athletic activity or strenuous military service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Individuals on a dairy-free diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Vegetarians and vegans, because their diets are richer in plant-derived phytates and oxalates that inhibit calcium absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Pregnant women, particularly women with a history of gestational hypertension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eIndividuals on prescription and OTC medications, such as antacids (H2 blockers or proton pump inhibitors) that can inhibit absorption, or glucocorticoids, such as prednisone, which can increase calcium loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Individuals with vitamin D deficiency - because vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis product has been third-party tested and certified to verify that what's in the package matches what's on the label and to confirm that it does not contain unsafe levels of contaminants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"DiCalcium Malate Supplement | Thorne\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ajvxXd8itFg\" height=\"321\" width=\"570\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 120 capsules\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49395265077576,"sku":"SKU 35483","price":38.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0851\/6940\/6280\/files\/image_808f20b7-30a3-45d5-a9f2-c1f98c9b45e9.png?v=1738617953","url":"https:\/\/natureheals.pt\/en\/products\/calcium-120cap-thorne","provider":"Nature Heals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}