Magnesium is present in about the same ratio to calcium. Vitamin D is added to increase absorption. This balanced formula is composed of vitamins, minerals, digestive acid and herbs and is formulated to provide nutrients that must be present for proper structural system function. Calcium, a critical nutrient in the prevention of osteoporosis, can be difficult to absorb. This formula combines calcium citrate, calcium amino acid chelate, and dicalcium phosphate to encourage maximum assimilation.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency.
Iron absorption is helped by calcium. In a base of horsetail, betaine HCL, papaya fruit, parsley, pineapple fruit, valerian root and licorice root, two tablets twice a day provide the following. 3 mg Boron 1 mg Common Problems during Pregnancy Anemia Blood volume increase approximately 20 percent during pregnancy. The most common cause of anemia during pregnancy is deficient red blood cell production. Iron in supplements is often poorly absorbed and may contribute constipation.