A natural calcium supplement

Calcium is a major mineral essential for healthy bones and teeth. The three main functions of calcium are as constituents of the skeleton. You must absorb calcium every day from you dietary intake because your body does not make calcium. Only 20 – 30% of calcium in the average diet is absorbed.

You lose calcium through shedding of skin, cutting off nails and hair, through sweat and urine. When you do not have enough calcium your body breaks down bone to obtain the mineral. This resulting in weaker bones which leads to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is the major cause of bone fractures in the elderly. One in four women are affected by this disease. It is better prevented than treated and prevention includes an adequate intake of calcium throughout life, but especially in childhood and young adulthood.

Bone loss accelerates after menopause, therefore post menopausal women are more prone to osteoporosis because they produce less oestrogen, which protects the skeleton in younger women.

Due to our modern lifestyles we are unable to get the sufficient calcium from our diet, making it necessary for a calcium supplement such as PhytoCal.