NL Super Calcium Complete 120s

Nutra-life Super Calcium Complete provides complete skeletal support in a high absorption, scientifically based Calcium formula for maintaining optimum bone strength and function.  

Beneficial for:

• •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

• Each tablet provides 250mg of elemental Calcium from a unique, New Zealand-sourced Calcium StimuCal™

• StimuCal™ provides naturally-sourced Hydroxyapatite (a calcium-rich mineral mix similar to human bone), that is easily absorbed by the body

• Plus Vitamin D3 (250 IU) and Vitamin K1 for extra support in absorbing and using the Calcium

• Also includes cofactors such as Magnesium, Manganese, Horsetail herb, Zinc and Boron to support bone mineralisation

Active Ingredients:

Each tablet provides:

Hydroxyapatite (StimuCal™) 481mg
  Equiv. Calcium 125mg

Calcium (as  citrate tetrahydrate)125mg,

TOTAL Calcium 250mg

Cofactors
Magnesium (as oxide) 125mg
Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 1mg
Zinc (as gluconate) 500µg
Vitamin K2 (Menaqunione) 6µg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol 6.2µg) 248 IU
Herbal extract equiv. dry
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) stem 50mg
Tabletting aids, colouring

Contains NO Gluten, wheat, dairy products, egg, artificial flavours, artificial sweeteners, preservatives.

Dosage:

Adults:

Take 1-2 tablets twice daily with meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.

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?

A The body reaches its peak bone mass at around age 30, so it is important for both men and women to build as much bone mass as possible before this age. After this, the rate of bone loss begins to exceed that of bone building, which results in gradual net bone loss over time. Poor nutrition in early life (before this peak) can reduce the levels of bone mass at the peak, thus increasing the risk of developing osteoporosis later on in life.

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:
 

AgeCalcium RDI (mg)Men19-701000mgMen71+1300mgWomen19-501000mgWomen51+1300mgPregnant & Breastfeeding14-181300mgPregnant & Breastfeeding19-501000mg

Q Why is calcium recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

A During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the calcium in a mother’s body helps to not only maintain her bone mass, but also build her baby’s skeleton and teeth. Unless she consumes adequate dietary calcium over this time, she may experience bone mass losses as calcium leaches from her bones to support her baby’s growth.