Magnesium Malate

Highly bioavailable

Magnesium is an essential that serves as an enzyme cofactor for over three hundred biochemical reactions in the body. The need for magnesium throughout the body is refected in the fact that the adult human body contains approximately 25 grams of magnesium, divided among the skeleton, muscle tissue, blood, and other areas.

Magnesium malate is a form of magnesium bound to , which is a compound found naturally in fruits and vegetables, and is responsible for the tart favor of rhubarb and green apples. Magnesium is a required cofactor for enzymes that harness energy from carbohydrates, while malic acid is an intermediary of the complex process that generates energy from all fuel sources, including carbohydrates, fats, and ketones. Therefore, magnesium malate may be especially benefcial for individuals who experience occasional low energy and fatigue.

Magnesium may also support: • Cardiovascular function: Owing to its role in muscle contraction and relaxation, and nerve conduction, magnesium may help support healthy blood pressure levels and cardiovascular function. • Healthy carbohydrate tolerance: Magnesium is indispensable for converting carbohydrate (glucose) to energy, and is also required for proper functioning of the insulin receptor. Individuals who experience occasional issues related to blood glucose levels and carbohydrate tolerance may beneft from supplemental magnesium. • Bone health: Sixty percent of the magnesium in the human body is found in the skeleton. Magnesium is an essential element of the physical structure of bone tissue. Supplementing with alone often does not have the desired efect of strengthening bones; maintenance of healthy bones requires adequate magnesium, along with protein and other mineral cofactors.

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules per day with meals, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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This product provides 500 mg of calcium per 2-capsule serving plus vitamin D to aid in calcium absorption. The Benefits*: calcium in Calcium Malate is bound to a compound called malic acid, which makes the calcium more easily absorbed in • Supports healthy bones and teeth the body. • Promotes proper muscle contraction Calcium is most commonly thought of as a bone-supporting • Facilitates wound healing nutrient. This is one of calcium’s most crucial functions— approximately 99% of the body’s calcium is found in • Supports healthy blood pressure bones—but calcium does much more than this. Beyond • Helps maintain acid-base balance in supporting healthy bones and teeth, this mineral is needed the blood for proper muscle contraction, blood clotting, wound healing, maintaining a healthy blood pressure, the secretion of • Supports nerve impulse hormones and enzymes, plus nerve transmission and neuronal transmission and neuronal communication.* Calcium is abundant in the food supply but communication several factors may interfere with efective absorption, such as compromised digestive function or use of pharmaceutical drugs that reduce the synthesis of stomach acid, which is essential for the proper absorption of minerals.

Additionally, the increasing prevalence of sensitivity to carbohydrates or proteins in dairy (e.g., lactose, casein) means that many people avoid consuming some of the richest dietary sources of calcium. These individuals may benefit from supplementation because even though calcium occurs naturally in certain vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli and chard, and in nuts and seeds, the amount of calcium these provide is much lower than in dairy products.

Digestive efciency decreases naturally with age, so older individuals may benefit from supplementation with an easily absorbed form of calcium. The hormonal changes that occur during menopause play a major role in the loss of bone mass among older women, but a decline in bone mass is not a problem exclusive to women. Aging men experience this as well, so they should be mindful about getting enough calcium.

Vitamin D is included in this product because it works synergistically with calcium to ensure proper blood levels of calcium. When the calcium level decreases, vitamin D sends signals to various tissues to help restore it: vitamin D stimulates the digestive tract to absorb more calcium from foods and supplements, signals the kidneys to retain more calcium rather than filtering it out, and also prompts the body to obtain some calcium from its primary storage site, the bones. For these reasons, it’s important to include vitamin D when supplementing with calcium.

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules per day with a meal, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Consult with your healthcare practitioner about your specific circumstances and any questions you may have. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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