Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Stronger Bones, Organic Calcium Supplement with Vitamin D & Vitamin K, Supplements for Women and Men, 150 Vegetarian Tablets

Foundational Building Block

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body accounting for 1-to-2 percent of total body weight with 99 percent of it being stored in bones and teeth. Calcium and magnesium together are required for life processes which include keeping our hearts beating, our blood clotting and flowing, our muscles twitching and our nerve transmissions firing—supporting many vital functions including breathing.

Over her lifetime, a woman may lose 38 percent of her peak bone mass while a man may lose 23 percent of his. Many women begin to lose bone in their late thirties, long before estrogen levels begin to fall. This loss tends to accelerate during perimenopause. According to a recent report from the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 54 million Americans over age 50 have Osteoporosis or Osteopenia (low bone mass) and it is estimated this number will be around 71 million by 2030. The Daily Value for calcium recently increased to 1,300mg, and people looking to support healthy bones should include a high-quality calcium supplement.