CALCIEX
(Calcium utilization & absorption)
A balanced formula of herbs that encourages the body to properly utilize and absorb calcium without excess. Unassimilated calcium causes calcification in and around the joints. This formula is rich in silicates which promote calcium absorption.
CONTENTS: herb – water, alcohol
Horsetail grass (Equisetum arvense)
• very high in silica
• strengthens fingernails, hair, teeth and gums
• helps body utilize and hold calcium
• helps kidney problems, especially kidney stones because of the calcium utilization properties of the silica
Marshmallow root (Althea offic.)
• increases and enriches milk in nursing mothers
• has a high mucilage content that soothes and heals inflamed areas in the body including genital & urinary areas, alimentary, respiratory and intestinal tract
• excellent for kidney and bladder problems
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa)
• anti-rheumatic effect is due to its high nutritive values, which include vitamins A, B1, B6, B12, C, D, E, and K, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid, magnesium and iron
• supports, and encourages the body to produce its own natural estrogen, if needed, that helps with the proper utilization and absorption of calcium
Suggested Dosage: Extract – ½ tsp three times daily for maintenance and up to 2 tsp three times daily for severe calcium deficiencies. COMPLEMENTARY SUPPLEMENTS: MEGA MIN: Usually if there is a calcium deficiency there are also deficient levels of the other minerals. Helps in the absorption and utilization of minerals.
Please note: This information is compiled from traditional and modern herb books, articles and research. This information is summarized for its educational value and should not be used for the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease. It should not be used to replace the services of a qualified practitioner.
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