Nfi Consumer Products Barefoot Coral Calcium Caplets, 90-Count Bottle

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View larger Barefoot Coral Calcium Complete Thirty-five percent of our body’s mineral makeup is calcium. Calcium is the primary ingredient that makes our bones strong and is the primary ingredient in our teeth. It is imperative for muscle function and mobility because it allows muscles to contract and release normally. Coral Calcium Coral calcium is used by more than six million people in the United States. Consuming coral in our diet is important because of the way our body processes the unique organic elements found in coral. Because coral calcium is ionic and readily bioavailable, it does not become a free radical in the process and donates electrons to repair damaged cells. Added Vitamin D is essential to the formula because of its role in calcium uptake and helps the body more efficiently absorb the coral calcium. There are many coral calcium supplements that are marketed using Bob Barefoot’s ideas without his approval, but Barefoot Coral Calcium Complete has an official endorsement by Bob Barefoot. Differences In Corals There is much debate about what is a better grade of coral calcium - marine bed (marine grade) or fossilized (beach sand). There are important differences in composition between fossilized (land-based) coral and marine (sea-bed) coral. Marine coral contains more magnesium, and the balance of calcium (24%) to magnesium (12%) or two to one ratio is the ideal ratio for calcium and magnesium intake in the human diet. Barefoot’s research has led him to believe strongly that the natural, magnesium-enriched, marine coral is to be strongly preferred as a health-giving supplement over land based (fossilized coral), which contains less than 1% magnesium. This superiority also is due to the fact that a host of other nutrients are also washed out of fossilized coral during weathering processes. Essential major minerals include calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride. There are many other essential trace minerals. Although trace minerals are essential, they are required in small quantities in the diet. Without the proper balance of minerals including calcium, cells can’t function properly to regulate blood pressure, improve heart health, and build bone. In the body, only 5% of the human body weight is mineral matter, vital to all mental and physical processes and for total well-being. Calcium Absorption Rates: Marine Coral Calcium: 84% to 100% Regular Calcium Supplements: approximately 5% Chelated Calcium: approximately 20%