Ortho Molecular Reacted Calcium Musculoskeletal Health Four different forms of calcium are used in the Reacted Calcium formula to maximize absorption in the body. Calcium is required for strong bones, heart health, muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling, and hormonal secretion. It is less than 1% of the total body calcium that supports these critical metabolic functions. The body uses bone tissue as a reservoir for calcium, as well as a source of calcium, to maintain constant concentrations of calcium in blood, muscle, and intercellular fluids. The remaining 99% of the calcium supply in the body is stored in the bones and teeth, serving as a mineral reserve and structural support for the body. Key Benefits and Features: Provides Three Forms of Highly Absorbed Calcium for a Variety of Protocols High-Concentration Calcium to Support Any Bone Building Protocol Increases Skeletal Strength and Promotes Healthy Bone Density Ingredients Serving Size: 2 Capsules Amount/Serving Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg (400 IU) Calcium (as Calcium Hydroxyapatite, DimaCal Dicalcium Malate, TRAACS Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, and Calcium Citrate USP) 500 mg Phosphorus (as Calcium Hydroxyapatite) 143 mg Other Ingredients: None. Does Not Contain: Gluten, yeast, artificial colors, or flavors. Suggested Use Take 1-2 capsules three times per day or as recommended by your health care professional. Warning: If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your physician before taking this product. Keep out of the reach of children. Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place. More Info. Bioavailability – The Mineral Chelate Difference The importance of bioavailability is obvious. If consuming a calcium supplement has little effect on improving the body’s calcium balance, there is no reason to ingest it. Signs of inferior mineral supplements include the use of cheap, poorly absorbed, rock-salt minerals, like calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide. These mineral forms slow and limit absorption, relying on adequate stomach acid to release calcium ions, which then enter the body via passive diffusion. And, because they tend to remain in the intestines longer, these forms of mineral supplements can cause intestinal distress such as constipation (calcium carbonate) or diarrhea (magnesium oxide). Reacted Calcium provides the benefit of highly-absorbed, Albion® mineral chelates. Albion® is the world leader in manufacturing highly bioavailable mineral chelates, a specialized form of minerals bound to amino acids. This patented process creates organic mineral compounds that use active absorption mechanisms in the gastrointestinal tract to greatly enhance mineral absorption. Comparison studies have shown significantly superior absorption of mineral chelates compared to other mineral forms. In a clinical study comparing calcium absorption in humans. Albion's patented calcium chelate delivered the greatest absorption of all calcium sources tested. Calcium from calcium carbonate is often absorbed at very low levels (less than 10%) In a human clinical study, Albion's patented calcium chelate formulation averaged 44% absorption of the dose without the benefit of meal enhancement. No other calcium form has an equivalent or higher rate of absorption In addition, mineral chelates are gentle, gut-friendly minerals that do not cause constipation, which often accompanies calcium carbonate and other rock-salt forms. Albion®’s mineral chelates have extensive clinical research proving their superior bioavailability, biologic activity, stability, and improved tolerance. Bone Health Bones increase in size and mass during periods of growth in childhood and adolescence, reaching peak bone mass around age 30. The greater the peak bone mass, the longer one can delay serious bone loss with increasing age. Consuming adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D is essential throughout childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. Inadequate calcium intake may lead to poor bone and dental health and contribute to advanced stages of impaired bone condition of the bones. Reacted Calcium is designed to promote absorption and utilization. Vitamin D significantly enhances the absorption and transport of calcium. Phosphorus is stored in the bones as tricalcium phosphate - the same form found in Reacted Calcium, supplying the ideal ratio of calcium to phosphorus to further enhance bone strength and development. Calcium hydroxyapatite is used for its proven role in enriching bone mineral density (BMD). Hydroxyapatite is essentially a mineralized matrix that promotes resistance to bone shock and compression and is essential to reinforcing the bone matrix. Decades of scientific studies suggest that hydroxyapatite supplementation fundamentally supports BMD and bone health. A meta-analysis of six controlled studies demonstrated that hydroxyapatite was significantly more effective than calcium carbonate in supporting healthy bone structure and BMD.
