Calcium: Calcium is one of the most important minerals, and must form part of any supplement program.
Calcium is best taken as part of a multi-vitamin and multi-mineral supplement.
Take calcium with magnesium, vitamin D and other nutrients
Why? Because for calcium to work properly and maintain strong bones, it needs a supply of both magnesium and vitamin D. Take calcium alone - either in a supplement or in foods such as milk - and you won't benefit because the calcium will not be able to work properly.(1) Most will be wasted.
People worry that without plenty of calcium they are liable to suffer from osteoporosis. A lack of calcium can lead to osteoporosis, especially if there is insufficient magnesium and vitamin D present.(2) Most of us benefit most from taking a mult-vitamin/mineral supplement. Vitacost offers many supplements of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients - all at low, low prices.
Recommended
A highly recommended multi vitamin/mineral combination is. As well as having calcium and magnesium in balance, it contains the vitamins and minerals you need for good health. Such a multi-supplement ensures that you will receive nutrients in balanced amounts, and is the basis of your quest for optimum nutrition.