Calcium - Magnesium Combinations

The Daily Value (DV) for calcium is 1,000 milligrams (mg) and the DV for magnesium is 400 mg.

ANR Cal-Mag	1 Capsule	DV		TransMins 2 Cal-Mag	2 Tablets	DV
Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) Vitamin C Gelatin capsule	200 mg 200 mg 40 I.U. 50 mg	20% 50% 10% 83%		Calcium Magnesium Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) Vitamin C Fiber-based tablet	500 mg 250 mg 160 I.U. 109 mg	50% 63% 40% 182%
ANR nutritional supplements are produced without milk, eggs, salt, sugar, yeast, gluten, or artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.

Why is the calcium and magnesium combination important?

Magnesium's most important role is as an enzyme cofactor. With magnesium, an enzyme facilitates calcium passing across cell membranes.

Without magnesium, the enzyme fails to act, and reduces the cell's uptake of calcium. Evidence suggests that magnesium deficiency may a risk factor for post menopausal osteoporosis. Most importantly, human studies have suggested that mineral supplementation may improve bone mineral density.

What is the difference between the ANR Cal-Mag and the TransMins 2 Cal-Mag and which one should I take?

Since we chelate the minerals in both product lines, the primary difference is the quantity of minerals in the capsule or tablet. The ANR product is encapsulated in capsules. The Trans/Mins 2 product is in a fiber tablet. But since we cannot compress as many minerals in a capsule, the tablet has more minerals per tablet than the capsule.

If you have difficulty swallowing tablets, then try our easy-to-swallow capsules. If you suffer from gastrointestinal distress when taking minerals, try our Trans/Mins 2 products.

Do you want to know whether the 1:1 ratio or the 2:1 ratio is better? Read more in our article "Optimal Calcium and Magnesium Ratio">>

What is the source of your calcium?

Our calcium is derived from mined calcium hydroxide. This form contains the least amount of lead contamination available. Certificates of analysis can confirm that our calcium supplements contain lead far below the U.S.P. standards of 10 PPM. (Our assays usually show less than 1 ppm). The calcium is then chelated with amino acids to create a highly bioavailable calcium complex, and a supplement which is least likely to cause gastrointestinal distress.

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PMS - Proper Menstrual Supplementation

Premenstrual Syndrome ("PMS") is an illusive disorder that is characterized by psychological and physical symptoms. It affects women 1 to 2 weeks before their menstrual cycle with symptoms including headaches, breast swelling and tenderness, insomnia, fatigue, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, depression, water retention and pain.

One cause of PMS is a hormone imbalance - excessive estrogen and inadequate progesterone levels. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) is also an important factor. As well as fluid retention which affects blood flow, reducing oxygen in the uterus, ovaries and brain.

PMS occurs commonly, and controversy abounds as to its proper treatment. Over the past two decades, large-scale clinical studies have linked PMS with deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals. Other studies, as the following suggests, have pinpointed specific vitamins and minerals in alleviating PMS symptoms.

Calcium

Women who experience premenstrual symptoms usually have hypercalcemia, or calcium deficiency brought on by an increase of estrogen.3 Recent studies have confirmed that additional intake of calcium, a recommended 1,200mg daily have significantly reduced the symptoms of PMS. As a group of women stated their symptoms reduced 48% with the calcium supplement compared to the 30% of women who took a placebo.

Currently, doctors prescribe medications for certain symptoms of PMS such as Xanax, for the overall calming effect of PMS, and Prozac for depression and mood swings, common medications that are highly addictive. As a more cost efficient and safer way of reducing symptoms without the side effects of prescription drugs would be a calcium supplement.

Magnesium

A magnesium deficit in the red blood cells is also believed to be a contributing factor to PMS. A pilot study conducted in 2007 over a period of 3 months concluded that a 250mg magnesium tablet significantly decreased the effects of PMS by 1/3.4 The study however did not compare the results to a “control group” thus results are questionable. Nonetheless, many nutritionists advocate increasing magnesium intake to relieve PMS symptoms. Read More>>

Who may suffer from a deficiency?

Older adults are at increased risk for calcium and magnesium deficiency. Older adults have a lower dietary intake of magnesium than younger adults, and seniors are more likely to take drugs that interact with magnesium. And, the efficiency of calcium absorption decreases as people age.

People at risk of magnesium deficiency

• Alcohol abusers
• People with diseases that cause malabsorption, such as Crohn's disease
• People who are critically ill

People at risk for calcium deficiency

• Postmenopausal women
• Women of childbearing age who exercise heavily, eat too little or both
• Lactose-intolerant people
• Vegans and ovo-vegetarians

Consider the risk factors for osteoporosis:

• Menopause (loss of estrogen)
• Low calcium intake
• Poor calcium absorption
• High levels of calcium excretion
• Physical inactivity
• Inadequate vitamin D
• Thinness

 

 

 

The Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) are the average daily dietary intake levels sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98 percent) healthy individuals in a group.

Males	Calcium	Magnesium	Vitamin C	Vitamin D
9-13 yrs	1,300 mg	240 mg	45 mg	15 IU
14-18 yrs	1,300 mg	410 mg	75 mg	15 IU
19-30 yrs	1,000 mg	400 mg	90 mg	15 IU
31-50 yrs	1,000 mg	420 mg	90 mg	15 IU
50 - 70 yrs	1,000 mg	420 mg	90 mg	15 IU
>70 yrs	1,200 mg	420 mg	90 mg	20 IU
Females
9-13 yrs	1,300 mg	240 mg	45 mg	15 IU
14-18 yrs	1,300 mg	360 mg	65 mg	15 IU
19-30 yrs	1,000 mg	310 mg	75 mg	15 IU
31-50 yrs	1,000 mg	320 mg	75 mg	15 IU
50 - 70 yrs	1,200 mg	320 mg	75 mg	15 IU
>70 yrs	1,200 mg	320 mg	75 mg	20 IU
Pregnancy
14-18 yrs	1,300 mg	400 mg	80 mg	15 IU
19-30 yrs	1,000 mg	350 mg	85 mg	15 IU
31-50 yrs	1,000 mg	360 mg	85 mg	15 IU

 

Source: Dietary Reference Intakes: Recommended Dietary Allowances and Adequate Intakes, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies

Foods with high calcium-magnesium content

 

Food	Calcium	Magnesium	Calories
Fresh Basil (Chopped, 2 Tbsp)	177 mg	64 mg	23
Spinach (Cooked, 1 cup)	136 mg	87 mg	23
Swiss chard (Cooked, 1 cup)	58 mg	86 mg	20
Okra (Cooked, 1 cup)	77 mg	36 mg	22
Clam liquid (1 cup)	13 mg	11 mg	2
Dried dill weed (1 Tbsp)	1,784 mg	451 mg	253
Arugula (Raw, 1 cup)	160 mg	47 mg	25

 

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, 2011 USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 24.