Question: Hello! I have osteopenia and it is suggested that I take 1,500 of calcium in a 2:1 ratio with magnesium. I see that your suggested dosage of liquid coral calcium contains 575 of calcium. Does that mean I would need to take 3 dosages each day to receive the 1,500?
By the way, I have tried all types of calcium/magnesium supplements and it seems like the only one that is kind to my digestive system is the coral calcium that has the magnesium that is also from the coral minerals. When I take mag. that is from other sources, my bowels are too loose. Why is it that magnesium from coral does not upset my system?
I have been taking Quantum Coral Complex, where the calcium and magnesium are derived from coral, but I would like to find something that is more economical, without sacrificing quality.
Any help that you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Camille Steen
Answer: Camille,
1,500mg’s a day, in my opinion is a little much and the 2:1 everyone talks about is just an easy recipe for companies to make, but is not the proper ratio in the body. Calcium supplementation is far from being the be-all-end-all answer to osteoporosis treatment. If I am sitting all day my bones (hips & spine) don’t need to be dense because I am in a non-weight bearing position/situation. This will be the fact no matter how much calcium I take. on the other hand, if I am walking up stairs, weight lifting, bending, etc. my bones (hips & spine) will become denser because of the increased weight bearing stress on the bones. In my opinion, The Real Treatment for Osteoporosis Is – Weight Bearing Exercise!!! Supplementation just helps the exercise put the minerals back into the bones quicker.
Also, the magnesium in our coral calcium is from the coral and one ounce is plenty. Remember EXERCISE, EXERCISE, EXERCISE.
My personal mantra, “The body remodels according to the stress placed upon it, not the amount of supplements put into it.”
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc.
Related Products: Coral Calcium Ultra Liquid Complex and Coral Calcium Capsules
