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Calcium

September 26, 2023

Calcium Deficiency

The recommended intake of calcium varies by individual. The Food and Nutrition Board at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies recommends the following calcium intakes:

1,000 milligrams/day for those age 19 to 50
1,200 milligrams/day for women age 50 or over
1,200 milligrams/day for those age 70 or over
1,000 milligrams/day for pregnant or lactating adult women

Calcium & Food

Adequate calcium can be acquired from a healthy diet. Calcium enriched food include:

Almonds, Beans, Figs, Kelp, Collards, Broccoli, Kale, Salmon and Scallops

Although milk is good source of calcium, milk proteins increase the acidity of the body, which actually leaches calcium from bones.
Dairy products including yogurt and hard cheese such as cheddar, Swiss, and Parmesan are acceptable sources of calcium, but should be eaten in small amounts compared to other sources.

Types of Calcium Supplements

There are several different types of calcium supplements on the market. They contain different calcium compounds and it is important to know how they are different. Below are the three most popular calcium supplement types:

1. Calcium Carbonate

Calcium carbonate is the most common calcium compound in calcium supplements on the market today. Its popularity is due to it being the cheapest form. Calcium carbonate is simply chalk; it has poor bioavailability and cannot be digested without acid. It must be taken with food to be absorbed by your body and it is not recommended for people who have gastrointestinal issues.

2. Coral Calcium

Coral calcium is calcium carbonate with trace minerals that are derived from coral reef. Coral calcium is NOT recommended as it has a high risk of heavy metal (lead and mercury) contamination from the sea. Also, it is not an environmentally friendly option since the coral from which it is sourced takes millennia to grow.

3. Calcium Citrate

Calcium citrate and/or malate are the most absorbable and tolerated form. Clinical studies found that calcium citrate shows a 27.2% increase in absorption on an empty stomach and a 21.6% increase with meals, when compared to calcium carbonate. In addition, Calcium citrate is the one calcium compound that does not require acid in order to be broken down.

Ingredient similar to Calcium:

Vitamin D

Potential side effects: Calcium supplements are prone to cause constipation in some individuals.

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We want you to be delighted by your Vital Plan experience. If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, email us at info@vitalplan.com or call 800-951-2414 to receive a Return Form.

Program fees, books, and consultation calls are final sale.
These terms also apply to international returns.
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We use safe, all-natural herbs and ingredients that are bioavailable and readily absorbed by the body.
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Our products are manufactured in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certified facility and are third party tested for safety and efficacy. Our products are free of toxins and contaminants, and we never use ingredients known to have potential to cause harm.
<h3 style=”padding-top: 12px; font-size: 17px;”>Innovative and Effective Formulas</h3>
Our products are carefully created by practicing physicians and experts in herbal medicine. We pride ourselves on creating formulas that are driven by clinical research, and we use standardized ingredients that have been proven effective in double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical studies.
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We use optimal amounts of ingredients in our products, meaning we include the same amount of ingredient that has demonstrated benefit in clinical studies. We clearly list each ingredient in our products, as well as the amount of each ingredient.
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Our customer service team is glad to answer any questions or address any concerns that you may have. You can reach us by email at info@vitalplan.com or by phone at (800) 951-2414.
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We offer a 100% refund on unopened supplements (minus Probiotic Blend) within 90 days of purchase, less the cost of shipping and handling. Refunds will be issued once we receive the returned products; any sales tax will be refunded in full.

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International shipping rates vary, based on weight and destination. Free shipping offers do not apply to international orders.

Sample shipping rates and estimated delivery (for 1 bottle):

	United States	Canada	United Kingdom	France	Australia
Starting Rate	$4.95 (USD)	$13.75 (USD)	$19.33 (USD)	$19.33 (USD)	$19.33 (USD)
Estimated Delivery	5-7 Days	1-3 Weeks	1-3 Weeks	1-3 Weeks	1-3 Weeks

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Calcium

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