Product Fact Sheet

Seaweed Calcium

VitaHealth Seaweed Calcium is an organic seaweed source of calcium supplement, power-packed with over 74 types of bone-building minerals ranging from calcium, magnesium, chloride, potassium, boron, zinc and other minerals.

Each vegetable capsule contains:

Seaweed Powder (Lithothamnion calcareum)
providing calcium 318.4mg
magnesium 22.0mg

995mg

Seaweed Powder (Lithothamnion calcareum)

995mg

Directions:

Adults – Take 1-2 vegetable capsules, once daily, after a meal
or as recommended by a doctor or pharmacist.

Why Choose VitaHealth Seaweed Calcium?

Rich source of calcium and magnesium − Contains 318.4mg highly absorbable elemental calcium and 22mg elemental magnesium per vegetable capsule
Highly bioavailable − Calcium and other bone-building minerals are in readily absorbable form extracted from the red algae seaweed
Better calcium absorption − Combination of calcium and trace minerals enhances the absorption rate and allows more calcium deposition into the bones, which attributes to increased bone mineral density
Natural and organic − A natural mineral source harvested from the seabed in the pure, clean waters of the south west coast of Ireland
Convenient − Meet the daily requirement for calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals in a consistent and convenient way
Vegan-friendly
Halal-certified

Benefits

Organic Seaweed Powder (Lithothamnion calcareum)

Helps to increase bone mineral density
Prevents calcium loss from bones
Helps to stimulate bone growth
Relieves pain and stiffness in patients with moderate to severe osteoarthritis
Reduces the risk of osteoporosis in both men and women
Reduces the risk of fracture
Reduces the risk of falling
Anti-inflammatory – high levels of magnesium in seaweed act as a natural relaxant

Target Customers

Individuals who follow vegetarian diet and wish to maintain bone health
Individuals with osteoporosis

References :

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Marsham S, Scott GW, Tobin ML. (2007) Comparison of nutritive chemistry of a range of temperate seaweeds. Food Chem;100:1331–1336.
Uenishi K, et al. (2010) Fractional absorption of active absorbable algal calcium (AAACA) and calcium carbonate measured by a dual stable-isotope method. Nutrients;2:752–761. doi: 10.3390/nu2070752.
Yamaguchi M, Hachiya S, Hiratuka S, Suzuki T. (2001) Effect of marine algae extract on bone calcification in the femoral-metaphyseal tissues of rats: Anabolic effect of sargassum horneri. J. Health
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