Supplements for Health
Herbalife Xtra-Cal™
Calcium Supplement
Tablets with additional Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs
- Taking a calcium supplement daily, in addition to a healthy
diet and regular weight-bearing exercise, helps maintain
strong healthy bones.
- Provides a concentrated source of calcium to promote strong bones. Includes vitamin D and magnesium for better calcium absorption and utilisation.
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Additional Product Information
Xtra-Cal contains one of the most concentrated forms of calcium, which can assist in the prevention of Osteoporosis. Several other specially chosen vitamins, minerals and herbs have been included to benefit skeletal health by providing nourishment for the bones.
It is possible, that by the time you are 50, you may have lost as much as 25% of your bone mass due to Osteoporosis.
So what causes Osteoporosis and how can you help prevent
it?
Studies suggest that the main culprits
are high non-dairy protein diets, excessive coffee, or
lack of calcium.
Protein is an acid-forming substance, when there is an excess
of
acid, the body tries to neutralise it with alkaline agents
(calcium and sodium), which then reduces the body's alkaline
reserves. To become less susceptible to Osteoporosis,
cut down coffee intake to two cups a day, exercise for 30
minutes
every other day and ensure calcium intake is adequate
(at least 800mg daily).
Isn't calcium easy to obtain from the diet?
It should
be, but unfortunately, coffee and alcohol rob the
body of calcium.
High fat and excessive fibre can inhibit the absorption
of calcium. 'Yo-Yo' dieting and irregular eating
can also affect
calcium intake.
When does calcium begin to `reduce'?
Repair and renewal
of our bones is a constant process whether we
are asleep or
awake. Adults reach peak bone mass in their late
twenties, after this point, the bone mass has
a tendency to reduce
gradually and steadily with age.
What is the significance of calcium and Vitamin
D?
Only about 20-30% of calcium is actually absorbed
from the
diet, while
the rest is naturally excreted. Vitamin D is
an essential
aid to calcium absorption.
Key Ingredient Properties
- Calcium - The most abundant mineral in the body, providing
strength for the skeleton. In addition to this major
function calcium is important in nerves and muscles.
- Vitamin A - Necessary for proper vision at night. Needed
for correct bone development and growth.
- Vitamin D - Helps maintain strong and healthy
bones by improving the body's ability to
absorb calcium.
- Vitamin E - Antioxidant; helps prevent oxidation
of Vitamin A and increases its effectiveness.
Needed for the health
of the heart.
- Vitamin C - Antioxidant - helps white
blood cells fight infection. Needed
for healthy
skin. Helps
the body absorb
iron from
non-meat sources.
- Magnesium - Central to energy release
and the functioning of the nerves
and muscles;
plays
a role in bone structure.
- Zinc - Needed for healthy reproductive
and immune systems. Also
required for tissue
repair and
renewal.
- Copper - Component (with
zinc and manganese) of
an antioxidant
enzyme
system. Needed
for melanin formation
and iron metabolism.
- Manganese - Component
(with zinc and copper)
of an antioxidant
enzyme system.
Needed for
healthy bones and
nervous system.
- Betaine HCL and Glutamic
Acid HCL - Excellent
forms of Hydrochloric
acid - enzymes
which assist
in the break down and digestion
of foods in the
stomach (such
as
fibrous meat).
- Horsetail - also
known as
Equisetum, an herb
that is
rich in silicon,
a trace mineral
recognised
as contributing
to proper
bone development
Did you know...
- The entire skeleton of an adult is replaced every 7-10 years.
- The calcium content of the body weighs approximately 1.36 kilos, 99% of which is in the bones and teeth. The remaining 1% has such an important function in the body that when deficiency arises, it is taken from the bones.
- Regular exercise stimulates and strengthens the
bones.