Calcium Supplements
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Calcium supplements from Pharma Nord contain calcium, vitamin D3, K1 and K2. Bio-Calcium + D3 + K1 + K2 uses a high percentage of elemental calcium in an easily absorbed form. Calcium and vitamin D contribute to the maintenance of normal bone in adults and the growth of bone in children. Older adults, in particular women around menopause, should have a daily intake of calcium to counteract the loss of bone mass which occurs in later life. Whilst young people need to build up strong bones at an early age.
Vitamin K helps support normal bone as well as contributing to normal blood clotting. Vitamin D also contributes to normal absorption of calcium and helps support normal blood calcium concentrations.
Why Pharma Nord Calcium Supplements?
- Available in packs of 60 and 150 tablets
- Bio-Calcium + D3 + K1 + K2 is manufactured to pharmaceutical standards
- Each tablet contains 500mg of calcium, 5mcg vitamin D3 and 35mcg vitamin K1 and K2 blend
- Optimal balance of elemental calcium and bioavailability
- Peppermint flavour
- Calcium tablets can be chewed or swallowed
- Gluten Free / Lactose Free / Yeast Free / Sugar Free
Manufactured to pharmaceutical standards
Absorbable supplements that are delivered to the site of activity (bioavailability)
Supported by scientific evidence in more than 90 clinical studies
Delivers real therapeutic benefit
Trusted by customers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, practitioners and health stores for over 30 years
Bio-Calcium + D3 + K1 + K2 uses a high percentage of elemental calcium in an easily absorbed form
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body, of which our bones and teeth store 99%. The remaining 1% present is in the blood and other bodily tissues. Our skeleton acts as a reservoir for calcium therefore our bones become depleted if our calcium intake is insufficient.
Calcium cannot be absorbed from the digestive system without vitamin D. Our bodies produce vitamin D when UV rays hit the skin; however, our bodies ability to produce vitamin D reduces with age. Vitamin K1 and K2 promote the uptake of calcium into bone tissue.
Calcium supplements are available in a variety of chemical forms, such as carbonate and gluconate. The elemental calcium provided varies with chemical form, e.g. calcium carbonate provides 40% elemental calcium, whereas calcium gluconate provides only 9% elemental calcium.
Bio-Calcium + D3 + K1 + K2
Our Calcium tablets each contain 500mg of calcium (as calcium malate and calcium carbonate) giving an optimal balance of elemental calcium and bioavailability.
The bones consist of living tissue that is constantly being replaced. The bone-forming cells are called osteoblasts and the bone-degrading cells are called osteoclasts. As bone tissue also functions as the body's calcium storage facility, it is particularly important that we absorb sufficient calcium in the bones. If the body gets too little calcium, the osteoclasts are activated which breaks down bone tissue to cover the body's need for calcium.
We recommend 1-3 calcium tablets per day, chewed or swallowed whole, or as directed by a physician.
Our Calcium supplements are also suitable for vegetarians.
Calcium supplements may interfere with the action of the calcium blocking drug Verapamil.
High intakes of calcium (more than 2500mg per day) can potentially cause gastrointestinal disturbance and the formation of kidney stones in certain individuals. Excessive calcium may also interfere with the absorption of zinc, magnesium, and iron.
Customers with thyroid or kidney disease should take caution when taking calcium tablets.
Calcium Supplements:
The trade name of the preparation is Bio-Calcium +D3 +K1 +K2. It is sold as tablets packed in blister packs, in boxes of 60 and 150.
Declared content per tablet:
- Calcium 500mg 63%*
- Vitamin D3 5mcg 100%*
- Vitamin K 35mcg 47%
*Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
- Sorbitol
- Xylitol
- Peppermint powder
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone
- Silicon dioxide
- Magnesium salts of fatty acids
- Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
The raw materials comply with government regulations in the EC and Scandinavia. Testing ensures that the raw materials are in accordance with their certificates of analysis.
The tablets are produced under pharmaceutical control.
The preparation is a 16 x 9mm oval, white tablet which is both chewable and easily swallowed.
The preparation is presented in blister packs with aluminium membrane, approved for use with food.
Minimum 2 years.
Product to be stored at room temperature.
The rights to this product belong to:
Pharma Nord ApS, Denmark.
More information is available on request.
Product:
If taken as recommended (1-3 tablets per day):
- 60 tablets – 20 day supply (based on 3 tablets per day)
- 150 tablets – 50 day supply (based on 3 tablets per day)
Those who have difficulty swallowing tablets might find it easier to do so after consuming food.
You can also cut the tablet in half or crush it to consume immediately.
Dose and Dosage:
Preferably before bedtime.
General:
This product contains no animal gelatine or alcohol, it will be suitable for most halal diets.
If you require more information please contact us.
Relative to the food we eat, the size of individual nutrients are actually incredibly small. As a result, we need to use units other than grammes (g) to describe them. Here's what the common units for nutrients are:
Grammes (G)- often used to describe nutritional powders. Most teaspoons of powder weigh approximately 5g.
Milligrams (Mg)- 1000mg is equal to 1g
Micrograms (Mcg or μg)- 1000μg is equal to 1mg
International Units (IU)- Slightly more complex than milligrams (mg) and micrograms (μg), International Units measure differently from nutrient to nutrient. The most common nutrients that are likely to be measured in IU are vitamins D, E and A.
- Vitamin D: 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.025 μg of D2 or D3
- Vitamin A: 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.3 mcg retinol
- Beta-carotene (provitamin A): 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.6 μg of beta carotene
- Vitamin E: 1 IU is the equivalent of 0.67 mg d-alpha-tocopherol
