The Best Calcium Supplements

There probably isn't a woman in the West who doesn't know about the importance of taking calcium. We all know that we need lots of calcium to maintain strong bones and to avoid that dread disease, osteoporosis. But what many don't know is that the best calcium supplements have a huge range of benefits beyond the two mentioned above.

Calcium reduces fatigue …
Eases joint pain …
Strengthens bones and teeth …
Has a powerful effect on high blood pressure …
Bring down your high cholesterol levels with calcium …
Keeps your teeth strong …
And if your teeth have any 'yellowing', calcium will help to make them white …
Strengthens weak and brittle nails …
Combats muscle cramps – like painful feet or leg cramps …
Helps to prevent kidney stones …

What you might not know that calcium just might be a big help for … wait for it … losing weight! How cool is that? We can lose weight and help to create so many of the health benefits mentioned above. The best way to use calcium supplements to drop the fat is to eat about six meals per day and consume a calcium tablet after at least three of those meals.

Your Calcium Source

Coral calcium is one of the best sources because the bloodstream falls on it like a starving person at a picnic so it's easily absorbed. Furthermore, it helps to reduce acidity which means that our food is more easily digested. Clearly, when our food is thoroughly digested, rather than stored (as fat), our weight can be more easily managed. Don't be in a hurry, though – you won't lose five pounds the first week by using calcium supplements. It will take time for our body to fill up its calcium gas tank, so to speak.

Dairy products are what we usually think of when contemplating calcium, but there are other sources that have a much higher percentage of calcium. An example: green vegetables. They are lower – much lower – in calories and fat than dairy products.

How Much Calcium Do I Need?

There is no ''always'' about supplements but a general guideline is:

Teenagers: 1200 mg
A healthy adult: 1000 mg
Menopausal women: 1500 mg

A Note Of Warning …

Calcium will do us no good if it isn't absorbed. Research has shown that calcium needs magnesium for maximal absorption in the ration of 2:1. That is, if you take 1000 mg of calcium you need 5000 mg of magnesium. The easiest way to solve this problem is by taking a supplement that combines the two.

You can find calcium (and hopefully magnesium) in liquid, tablet or capsule form so what form you use is simply a matter of preference. However, don't just shop for the cheapest supplement you can find. Quality matters.