The Health Diva

Concerns About Calcium Supplementation

On July 30th 2010 It was reported that calcium supplementation could increase, the risk of heart attack, based on a research review carried out by the University of  Auckland and Aberdeen, and published in the BMJ.

Understandably we recognise many of our customers will have valid concerns about the use of calcium.

Many of us have great difficulty maintaining the necessary levels of calcium through our diet alone, and turn to a supplement to support our levels and help maintain bone density.

As a company we have always recommended that calcium should be taken alongside magnesium and vitamin D to ensure that the calcium is used correctly, and not dumped into muscle tissue.

The research looked at increased risk when calcium alone was taken.

The real issue here is all about how our body utalise the supplements we take.

We need to understand that their is a real difference between calcium carbonate supplements, which is little more than a chalk supplement, and good quality calcium, magnesium chelates and citrates, which maximise absorption and utilisation.

Using good quality supplements which combine Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D are balance to increase absorption, are vital to maintain health and safe to take on a long term basis.

We recommend Solgar’s Ultimate Bone Support, and Viridian’s Bone Health Complex  the most advanced calcium supplements on the market, combining all cofactors to ensure proper utilisation and support.

Victoria Perks MA (Complementary Health Studies), Dip ION Clinical Nutritionist.