ESSENTIAL
Calcium and Magnesium are essential minerals for the building of bones and teeth. Both of
these minerals are extremely critical for the proper functioning of both skeletal muscles
and the heart. Of course, they are also important in the building and maintenance of bones
and teeth. Because they are difficult to absorb, most people should supplement with them.
Inadequate levels of Calcium can also lead to muscle cramping,
especially in the legs. It is interesting to note that even though Calcium is one of the
most abundant minerals on earth, it is one of the most deficient in our bones. As we age,
we need more Calcium than during the mid-life years as we have a tendency to loose Calcium
from our bones.
Suggested
Use:
Chew or swallow one or two tablets two or more times a day as a good tasting Calcium
supplement. In addition, use when needed as a natural antacid.
Contains no preservatives, sugar, starch, salt, wheat,
yeast, corn, milk, soy derivatives, artificial flavoring or coloring agents.
CALCIUM
As far as sheer quantities are concerned, we probably need more Calcium and magnesium than
any other vitamin or mineral as they are the primary building blocks of bones, teeth and
muscles. Many foods contain these valuable minerals, especially Calcium. Many people
supplement their diets with Calcium, yet Calcium remains high on the list of minerals in
which people are deficient.
What really counts is not how much Calcium and Magnesium you obtain but
rather how much your body ABSORBS and UTILIZES. Very simply, Calcium is difficult to
absorb for most people. Life Plus understands that the name of the game is absorption and
utilization and therefore CANDY CAL is more than just a Calcium supplement. In addition,
CANDY CAL contains the trace element Boron as it has been shown that adequate levels of
Boron in our system reduces Calcium excretion. Therefore, Boron helps ensure that Calcium
stores remain up to the levels needed once in the body.
TYPES
OF CALCIUM & MAGNESIUM
Many Calcium supplements contain only inexpensive, inorganic forms of Calcium, such as
oxides or carbonates. In general, most of these products are not worthwhile because most
of the Calcium is not absorbed. Furthermore, different individuals seem to be able to
absorb different forms of Calcium. This is why Life Plus CANDY CAL not only contains
Calcium carbonate for its antacid effect, but also provides additional Calcium as
PolyCalPlex, a Life Plus proprietary blend of high quality Calcium sources including
citrates, chelates, aspartates, gluconates, ascorbates, glycerophosphates and lactates.
WHY TAKE
CANDY CAL
Individuals who are allergic to dairy products (a major source of Calcium in the American
diet) can become deficient in Calcium and need to supplement with a reliable source of it.
During pregnancy, mothers need a great deal of Calcium and Magnesium to
ensure the proper development of the fetal bones, muscles and teeth and to ensure that the
mother's own mineral stores are not depleted. Lactating mothers should supplement with a
reliable source of Calcium. Growing children need large amounts of Calcium in their diets
to ensure continuing development of muscles, bones and teeth. If they maintain proper
levels of Calcium, they will have less tendency toward cavities or broken bones. CANDY CAL
is the perfect supplement for them, especially when used with VITA-SAURUS™.
Anyone who drinks large amounts of soft drinks need extra Calcium
because of the leaching effects of orthophosphoric acid in these drinks. Carbonated,
phosphorylated soft drinks are one cause of bone degeneration. The increased incidence of
this problem has been shown to correspond to the increased consumption of soft drinks.
Elderly people find it increasingly difficult to absorb Calcium and don't seem to get
enough Magnesium. They often develop "osteoporosis," a condition where Calcium
erodes from the bones, causing them to become weak and brittle.
Calcium and Magnesium are absolutely necessary for healthy muscles.
They are often called "Nature's Tranquilizers" because of their natural
calmative effect, not only for muscles but for the nervous system as well. Inadequate
levels can lead to muscle cramping, especially in the legs.
It is obvious that both Calcium and Magnesium are not only essential
but very important nutrients. Life Plus is well aware of this and provides different
Calcium and Magnesium supplements. MAGNESIUM PLUS™ and HYDRO MAG™ are designed for
taking larger amounts of Magnesium when desired. CALMAG PLUS™ provides a unique
one-to-one ratio of both for balanced supplementation. Both Calcium and Magnesium are
bulky and difficult to get larger quantities in tablets. CANDY CAL is designed with three
goals in mind; 1) provide a good source of extra Calcium, 2) can be used as an antacid
when needed, and 3) formulated in a pleasant tasting chewable tablet that is easy to use
for both children and adults.
PHYTOZYME
BASE
CANDY CAL is formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a
unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from
plants. When you take Life Plus products, you have the added benefit of receiving the
numerous health supporting phytochemicals and other micronutrients contained in them.
HOW TO
TAKE CANDY CAL
CANDY CAL can be used by those wanting only Calcium supplementation. Chewing four tablets
during the day provides 120% of the RDA. You can adjust your intake as desired. It can be
chewed as an antacid as well when needed.
