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CAL-MAG 100 capsules
Calcium and Magnesium blend nutrients are essential in healthy bones and teeth.
A large proportion of people with
the insulin-resistance syndrome (IRS) are deficient
in magnesium, according to a report in Acta Diabetologica (2002;39:209-13). This
discovery raises the possibility that magnesium supplementation might help reduce
the risk of heart disease and diabetes, which occur frequently in people with
this syndrome.
IRS (also called Syndrome X or the metabolic syndrome) is a common abnormality
of metabolism in which the cells and tissues of the body do not respond properly
to the hormone insulin. Manifestations of IRS include elevated blood levels
of triglycerides, obesity (particularly in the abdominal region), reduced levels
of high density lipoprotein (HDL; "good") cholesterol, high blood pressure and
moderately increased blood sugar levels. People with IRS are at increased risk
of developing heart disease and diabetes. In a recent national survey, more
than one-fifth of Americans were found to have IRS, with older individuals being
most frequently affected. Participating in a regular exercise program and losing
weight (if obese) can improve, but may not completely reverse, many of the abnormalities
seen in IRS.
Previous research, some conflicting, has indicated that magnesium supplementation
can lower triglyceride levels, increase HDL cholesterol, improve blood sugar
regulation and reduce elevated blood pressure. Thus, there is considerable overlap
between the manifestations of IRS and the effects of inadequate magnesium intake.
Furthermore, human and animal studies have shown that magnesium may be effective
for the prevention and treatment of heart disease.
In the new study, serum concentrations of magnesium were measured in 192 people
with IRS and in 384 others without the syndrome. Individuals at risk for magnesium
deficiency (such as those using diuretics or consuming excessive amounts of
alcohol) were excluded from the study. The prevalence of a low magnesium level
was 65.6% among those with IRS, compared with only 4.9% of those in the control
group. The results demonstrated that there is a strong association between magnesium
deficiency and IRS.
The typical Western diet is low in magnesium
in one study less than 30% of participants achieved the Recommended Dietary
Allowance for this mineral. Low dietary intake is due in large part to excessive
use of refined and processed foods; for example, the refining of whole wheat
to white flour and the refining of sugar cane to refined sugar remove nearly
80% and 100%, respectively, of the magnesium in these foods. Stress, alcohol
consumption, and the use of some prescription drugs also tend to deplete magnesium
from the body.
A growing body of evidence indicates that magnesium deficiency is a widespread
problem and that it may contribute to the development of heart disease. Other
research has shown that magnesium supplementation can reduce the recurrence
rate of calcium oxalate kidney stones, help prevent osteoporosis and migraines,
relieve many symptoms associated with mitral valve prolapse and help combat
fatigue.
The most abundant
mineral in the human body is
calcium. 99% of the body's calcium is used to form strong teeth and bones. The
remaining l% is essential for the heart, cell metabolism, muscle contraction,
nerve impulse transmission, enzyme and hormone activity and to help the blood
clot normally. So important are the many functions aided by the 1 %, that our
body will actually take calcium from the bones and teeth to use for these critical
biological functions when the dietary calcium levels are too low.
Calcium is one of the most
difficult minerals for the body to absorb.. Eating
high calcium foods and taking supplements will not help if the calcium is not
well absorbed. You can increase your calcium intake through a variety of supplements,
but each supplement has varied absorbability.
In your stomach, the calcium compounds you consume are converted into ionic
calcium through interaction with your stomach's acid (hydrochloric acid). "Ionic"
calcium is the form in which calcium can be absorbed from the intestine into
the blood stream and then into the body's tissues.
Calcium in supplements comes in various forms. These forms are absorbed by the
body in different amounts.
Supplement Facts:
100 Capsules per Bottle
SUGGESTED USE FOR ADULTS: Take four capsules daily as a dietary supplement.
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