Calcium Magnesium Capsules

Calcium and magnesium are essential macro minerals. They are crucial for maintaining bone strength, blood homeostasis, and regulating blood pressure and blood circulation. Calcium and magnesium supplementation is critical for maintaining health and longevity because of their endemic deficiencies in urban diets.

The body of an average adult stores between 1,000 and 1,200 grams (2.2 to 2.6 lb) of calcium. Approximately 99% of this calcium is found in the bones and teeth, providing their structural support. The remaining 1% circulates in the blood, vital for muscle function, nerve transmission, intracellular signaling, and blood clotting.

An adult body contains about 25 grams (0.85 oz) of magnesium. Most magnesium (about 50-60%) is stored in the bones that serve as a reservoir to maintain magnesium levels in the blood. The rest is predominantly found in soft tissues and extracellular fluids.

Calcium is crucial for blood coagulation (clotting). It helps facilitate the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin, a key step in forming a blood clot. This process is essential for stopping bleeding and healing after tissue injury. Calcium also acts as a key signaling molecule in various cellular activities, including muscle contraction and relaxation and the secretion of hormones and enzymes.

Magnesium acts as a natural calcium antagonist, helping to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow by counteracting the constriction effects of calcium on vascular smooth muscle cells. Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions, including those important for ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production, the primary energy carrier in cells, and the synthesis of DNA and RNA.

This formula contains small quantities of vitamin D (125 I.U.), vitamin K (50 mcg), and Boron (3 mg), which are required for bone formation—a process involving the deposition of these minerals inside the bone matrix, opposite of resorption.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 3 Vegetarian Capsules Servings Per Container 30
Amount Per Serving	% Daily value

Vitamin D-3 (as cholecalciferol)	5 mcg (200 IU)	25%
Calcium (as citrate and carbonate)	500 mg	38%
Magnesium (as citrate and oxide)	200 mg	48%
Boron (as amino acid complex)	500 mcg	*
Vitamin K-2 (as menaquinone-7)	2.5 mcg	*
*Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients: Cellulose, water (vegetarian capsule), cellulose, magnesium stearate and silica.
The citrate forms of calcium and magnesium used in the supplement are water soluble and highly bioavailable. Vitamins D- 3 and K-2 have been added because they are integral to calcium absorption and bone formation. Boron is a trace mineral that supports calcium and magnesium retention.

Here is a summary of calcium aging-protective qualities:

Bone health. Our bodies regularly break down and rebuild bone tissue, which needs a constant supply of calcium. This process becomes unbalanced as we age, with more bone tissue broken down than rebuilding. This results in soft (osteomalacia) and brittle (osteoporosis) bones. The only way to slow the loss of bone mass associated with aging is to consume enough calcium, along with other related co-factors.
Cardiovascular health. Calcium is vital for maintaining the normal functioning of the heart, which includes maintaining a regular heartbeat. It's involved in muscle contraction, which is how the heart beats and pumps blood. Additionally, some research has suggested that adequate dietary calcium might help to maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
Neuromuscular functions. Calcium is also involved in nerve signal transmission and muscle function. Inadequate calcium levels can lead to numbness and tingling in the fingers, convulsions, and abnormal heart rhythms.
Dental health. Calcium is essential for keeping your teeth healthy and can help prevent tooth loss that sometimes comes with age.

Magnesium plays a role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body, including those involved in synthesizing fat, protein, and nucleic acids, neurological activity, muscular contraction and relaxation, cardiac activity, and bone metabolism. Here are some ways in which magnesium contributes to health as we age:

Contraction and relaxation. Magnesium is vital for muscle contractions. It acts as a natural calcium blocker to help muscles relax. Calcium ions flow into the muscle cells when a muscle needs to contract. Magnesium then helps push the calcium out of the cells when it's time for the muscles to relax. This push-pull relationship between calcium and magnesium is essential for proper muscle function.
Energy production. Magnesium is a cofactor in the biochemical reactions that generate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary energy molecule in our cells. ATP is particularly important in muscles during physical activity.
Electrolyte balance. Magnesium helps maintain electrolyte balance in your body. This balance is crucial for muscle function, nerve function, and maintaining a healthy heartbeat.
Prevention of cramps and spasms. Low magnesium levels can lead to muscle cramps and spasms because without enough magnesium, muscles may not relax properly, leading to cramping.
Protein synthesis. Magnesium is involved in protein synthesis, essential for muscle development and repair. It is particularly important for athletes and individuals engaged in regular physical training.
Bone health. Approximately 60% of the body's magnesium is found in the bones. It contributes to the structural development of bone and is needed for synthesizing DNA, RNA, and the antioxidant glutathione. Magnesium also plays a role in the balance of calcium in the body, which is vital for maintaining healthy bones. Adequate magnesium intake is key to preventing osteoporosis and related conditions characterized by weak and brittle bones common in older adults.
Heart health. Magnesium is crucial for maintaining a healthy heartbeat. It naturally competes with calcium, which stimulates the heart to contract. By balancing calcium, magnesium aids in maintaining a healthy heartbeat. Additionally, it helps manage blood pressure levels, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease.
Mental health and sleep quality. Magnesium plays a significant role in brain function and mood. Low levels are linked to an increased risk of depression, which can be a concern in older adults. Additionally, magnesium helps regulate the body's sleep cycle, and adequate intake may improve sleep quality - a common issue in the aging population.
Diabetes. Aging is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Magnesium plays a crucial role in glucose control and insulin metabolism. Low levels of magnesium have been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
Migraine headaches. Low magnesium concentrations in the blood have been reported in individuals affected by recurring migraine headaches that increase with aging.

Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and legumes. Obtaining adequate magnesium from these sources leads to the same negatives and concerns I outlined for vitamin E.

Reading this section, you may ask me a reasonable question: “Konstantin, but how did people get their magnesium, calcium, and the rest of the essential minerals and microelements in the past, before the supplements and supermarkets?”

Certainly not from leafy greens, nuts, seeds, grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables because these foods were seasonable and unavailable year-round before the advent of industrial-scale agriculture, refrigeration, and global logistics.

Instead, raw water from a clean well, spring, lake, or river was (and still is in many places) a primary source of essential minerals and microelements. During the agricultural era, dairy products (raw and fermented milk and cheeses) were important sources in some regions and cultures.

If you live near a source of clean, mineral-rich water and can consume it daily for drinking and cooking, you may not need extra supplements, except for iron and iodine in some regions.

I benefited mightily from augmenting my diet with calcium and magnesium supplements. I already remarked on being free of heart disease and surviving late-stage type 2 diabetes in my early forties and remained diabetes-free since.

By the age of 70 years, most men experience height loss ranging from 0.5 to 2 inches (1.25 to 5 centimeters) due to spinal compression caused by bone loss. My height at 69 is the same as it was at 25, and my gait (walk pattern) too, so from the back, you would never know my age. That means I am free of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, osteomalacia (softening of the bones), and arthritis.

Just like with all other age-related pathologies, it is a pleasure not to experience back pain, not to have feet and palms disfigured by arthritis, not to take ibuprofen for painful joints, not to suffer from worn-out knees and hips, and not to experience life-altering bone fractures from accidental falls or car accidents.

How to take

Take three capsules daily along with other supplements (except the days you may be taking Hydro-CM formula or other calcium and magnesium-containing supplements). Do not use hot beverages to prevent stickiness in the oral cavity and esophagus.

Evening is the preferred time for taking this supplement because of the magnesium relaxation effect on muscles and calming effect on CNS.

Avoid taking calcium and magnesium supplements at the same time as iron or zinc supplements, as they may interfere with absorption.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.