Magnesium activates more than 300 enzymes in the body and, with calcium, affects nerve and muscle functions. More than 80 percent of the natural magnesium in grains is lost by removal of the germ and outer layers, which happens in processing. This combination also includes vitamin D, known to work synergistically with calcium, as well as phosphorus, zinc, copper and boron. Two tablets twice a day with meals provides the following. This is a well-balanced product with the calcium to phosphorus at a 2 to 1 ratio.
Magnesium is present in about the same ratio to calcium.
Vitamin D is added to increase absorption. One tablet three times a day with meals provides the following. 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.