ALGAE CALCIUM FOR STRONGER BONES

Michael Ventresca • January 16, 2024

For years, we were told the key to strong bones was taking 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily. When studies showed that didn’t improve bone health, the updated advice was to take more.


Unfortunately, studies now show that not only does taking 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day still not ensure strong bones, but it could also lead to an increased risk of heart attack or kidney stones as the additional calcium settles in places outside bone. Today, I’d like to share what I believe is a better option for bone health—one that many of our customers report has improved their bone density.


First, to build strong bones, the body needs an absorbable form of calcium. Unfortunately, the most common forms simply aren’t very bioavailable. For example, the most common, calcium carbonate, is derived from limestone. When you take it, you are essentially eating chalk. Unlike plants, we are not built to get nutrition from rocks. Our bodies are designed to get nutrients from foods that naturally contain calcium, like green leafy vegetables.


That’s where algae-based calcium comes in. Supplements made from algae-based calcium offer significant improvement in absorption and provide a host of other naturally occurring minerals, including boron, strontium, and silica that aid in uptake and, more important, the building of healthy, stronger bones.


My favorite bone formula is Algae-Based Calcium from Vital Choice. In addition to providing algae calcium with additional minerals, it includes vitamins D3 and K2, both of which are critical to proper bone mineralization.



Mike Ventresca is the owner of Vital Choice Health Store, 9243 W. Sprague Road in North Royalton’s Timber Ridge Plaza. Call 440-885-9505 or visit VChoice.com. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


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