Two Minerals That Work as a Pair
You probably already know you need calcium, especially for your bones. Calcium is one of the minerals doctors most frequently recommend to their patients, for many important reasons. The more useful question is which kind, and how much magnesium a calcium magnesium supplement should contain.
Calcium and magnesium are partners. Calcium helps a muscle contract, and magnesium helps it relax again. Calcium carries signals along your nerves, and magnesium helps keep those signals steady. Your bones store most of your body's calcium, and magnesium is part of the structure of bone as well.
Your body uses both minerals every day, and it depends on getting them from what you eat. Dietary surveys suggest that many adults get less magnesium from food than is recommended, and a busy week makes mineral-rich meals harder to fit in.
Calcium and magnesium supplements vary enormously. Some contain calcium alone. Some use calcium carbonate, which some people find hard on the stomach. Some pair calcium and magnesium in equal amounts, and others in a 2 to 1 ratio. The form and the balance both matter.
What Calcium and Magnesium Do in the Body
Calcium supports strong bones and teeth, normal muscle contraction, the transmission of nerve signals, and the normal clotting of blood, to name just a few benefits. Your heart muscle uses calcium with every beat.
Magnesium takes part in hundreds of enzyme reactions, including the ones your cells use to produce energy. It supports normal muscle relaxation, nerve function and a steady heart rhythm, and it helps your body put calcium where it belongs.
Because the two minerals work with each other, the amount of one may affect how well the other does its job. This is why, according to our clinical experience, the ratio between them matters as much as the amount of either.
Meet Cal-Mag
Calcium lactate and magnesium citrate in a 4 to 1 ratio.
Cal-Mag, from NutriPlex Formulas, combines calcium lactate and magnesium citrate in a 4 to 1 ratio. This way the magnesium doesn’t offset the calcium.
The formula also contains organic broccoli and organic slippery elm.
- Calcium lactate, a form of calcium that is generally easy on the stomach
- Magnesium citrate, a widely used form of magnesium
- A 4 to 1 ratio, close to the balance of the two minerals in the blood
- Organic broccoli and organic slippery elm
- Available as 250 tablets or an 8oz powder
Why the Form and the Ratio Matter
The form of calcium. Calcium lactate is calcium bound to lactic acid. Despite the name, it contains no milk or dairy.
Calcium lactate is made by fermenting food into lactic acid, then combining the lactic acid with calcium.
The form of magnesium. Magnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid, the same acid found in lemons and oranges. It is one of the most widely used forms of magnesium.
The ratio. Many calcium-magnesium products use a 2 to 1 ratio. Cal-Mag uses 4 to 1, close to the balance of calcium to magnesium in the bloodstream. A lower percentage of magnesium keeps it from offsetting the calcium, while still giving your muscles and nerves much-needed minerals.
How Cal-Mag Compares
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| Feature | Cal-Mag | Typical Calcium-Magnesium Supplement | Store-Brand Calcium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium lactate, not calcium carbonate | Yes | Varies | Rarely |
| Calcium-to-magnesium ratio near the blood's natural balance (4 to 1) | Yes | Usually 1 to 1 or 2 to 1 | No magnesium |
| Magnesium citrate | Yes | Varies | No |
| Contains no milk or dairy | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Includes organic broccoli and slippery elm | Yes | No | No |
| No stearates or stearic acid | Yes | Usually contains them | Usually contains them |
| Choice of tablets or powder | Yes | Varies | Rarely |
What matters in a calcium supplement is the form of each mineral and the balance between them. Cal-Mag was formulated to satisfy both factors.
What's Inside Every Tablet
Cal-Mag contains four active ingredients. The tablets and the powder contain the same formula.
Calcium Lactate
Calcium lactate is calcium bound to lactic acid. It contains no milk or dairy, and it can be mixed in water or any other drink. But like any real mineral, it will not dissolve 100% like processed supplements are made to do. Calcium supports bones and teeth, muscle contraction, nerve signaling and normal blood clotting.
Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid. Magnesium supports muscle relaxation, nerve function, energy production, and a steady heart rhythm.
Organic Broccoli
The formula uses broccoli for its vitamin K, calcium, sulfur, and vitamin C, along with a range of other plant nutrients. Sulfur in broccoli helps support the formation and maintenance of connective tissues, including cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
Organic Slippery Elm
Slippery elm is the inner bark of a North American elm tree. It has traditionally been used to soothe the digestive tract.
Other ingredients in the tablet form of Cal-Mag
Organic potato starch, cellulose, organic arrowroot, organic rice extract, organic marshmallow root, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, silica, glycerin.
How to Take Cal-Mag
- Tablets or powder
- Cal-Mag comes in two forms: The tablets in a 250 count per bottle; and the powder in an 8oz container, measured with a teaspoon. Please check which one you have selected before you add Cal-Mag to your cart.
- Suggested use, tablets
- 4 tablets daily, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- Suggested use, powder
- 1/2 teaspoon daily, stirred into water or juice, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
- When to take it
- Best (but not required) on an empty stomach, at least half an hour before eating.
- Which form to choose
- Choose the tablets if you want a set amount that is easy to carry with you. Choose the powder if you would rather not swallow tablets, or want faster absorption: the powder is already broken apart, so your body doesn't have to break down a tablet first.
- What to expect
- Everyone is different. How soon you notice a change depends on how much your body needs these minerals, and for most people the difference builds over weeks of daily use. See how your body feels.
Our 90-Day Guarantee
We formulated Cal-Mag to give your body calcium and magnesium in the balance it uses, in forms chosen with care.
If for any reason you are not satisfied after taking Cal-Mag, we refuse to keep even a penny of your money.*
Kindly contact us within 90 days of your first order and let us know. We will refund 100% of what you paid, and you do not need to return the product.
*Applies to first order only.
Wishing you the best of health,
Vic Shayne
Formulator, Whole Food Formulas
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose the tablets or the powder?
Both contain the same formula, so choose the form you will take every day. The tablets give you a set amount and are easy to carry and take. The powder suits people who would rather not swallow tablets or want faster absorption, since the powder is already broken apart.
How much is a serving of each?
A serving is 4 tablets or 1/2 teaspoon of powder. A bottle of 250 tablets lasts about two months at 4 tablets a day.
Does calcium lactate contain dairy?
No. Despite the name, calcium lactate contains no milk or dairy. It is made by combining lactic acid (from fermentation of food, not milk) with calcium carbonate.
Why take it on an empty stomach?
We suggest taking Cal-Mag at least half an hour before eating, so the minerals are not competing with other minerals already in your body, such as phosphorus. If an empty stomach does not suit you, see what works best.
Why a 4 to 1 ratio instead of 2 to 1?
A 4 to 1 ratio is close to the balance of calcium to magnesium found naturally in the blood. A lower share of magnesium keeps it from offsetting (competing with) the calcium.
Is this safe to take with medications?
Talk with your healthcare provider before you start any new supplement, especially if you take prescription medications, are pregnant, or are nursing.
Can I take Cal-Mag with other Whole Food Formulas products?
Yes. Cal-Mag can be taken alongside any of our other formulas, but it works best on an empty stomach, a half hour or so before eating anything else. Your healthcare provider can help you find the right combination for your needs.
