OptiCalMag

For bone, heart and arterial system support

Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body and it is also one of the most abundant. Most people know that calcium builds strong teeth and bones, but it also plays a crucial role in muscle and blood vessel function, functioning of the nervous system and helps the heart muscle to function properly.

Because calcium is so important, the body will do everything in its power to obtain it. If you are not getting enough calcium from your diet, your body will extract it from your teeth and bones. The body's ability to absorb calcium also declines as we age. This means that our bones begin to weaken and this can lead to osteoporosis. This is why supplementation becomes even more critical, especially for women.

When taking calcium supplements, it's important to understand acidity. Most foods are acid-forming and the body needs an alkaline environment to perform optimally. If the body is too acidic, you will not be able to optimally absorb nutrients from food and supplements. Annique's OptiToniQ enables to body to maintain an alkaline environment.

When choosing a calcium supplement, it is important to look for ingredients that enhance calcium absorption, as this is one of the major challenges the body faces. Vitamin D3, contained in OptiCalMag, is the only vitamin the body is able to manufacture. It does this through exposure to sunlight. Unfortunately due to the high risk of skin cancer from sun exposure, many people avoid the sun, thereby reducing their Vitamin D3 intake, which is crucial for calcium absorption and bone growth.

It is also important to look for a quality calcium supplement that is more bioavailable, rather than the quantity of calcium contained. The most common forms of calcium used in supplements is calcium carbonate, which needs adequate amounts of stomach acid to be absorbed. Many people battle with the correct amount and quality of stomach acid to properly digest and absorb food. This occurs as a result of our modern day diets, illness, medication and as we age, our stomach's ability to produce acid declines, which leads to poor absorption of nutrients. Annique's OptiFlora aids in healing the stomach and digestive tract, enhancing the absorption of vitamins and minerals. OptiCalMag contains calcium citrate which is combined with citric acid and does not need stomach acid to be absorbed.

Four things that negatively impact bone density:

coffee
alcohol
lack of exercise (impact exercises such as running, jogging and swimming are critical for the building and maintenance of strong bones)
acid-forming foods such as carbohydrates, sugar and meat

Ingredients per capsule:

Vitamin D3 100IU

Vitamin E 5IU

Linseed Oil 150mg

Providing ALA 75mg

Calcium Citrate 332mg

Providing Calcium 70mg

Magnesium Citrate 328mg

Providing Magnesium 52.5mg

Green Rooibos Extract 5mg

Dosage: 2-4 capsules daily or as recommended by your health care practitioner

Contains 60 softgel capsules