Name: Calcium 600 +D - Bone Health
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Intro: This supplement combines the benefits of Calcium along with Vitamin D, both of which work synergistically to provide optimal support for bones and teeth. Vitamin D is one of the primary regulators of calcium absorption, which is important for proper bone health and development
Calcium: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Average healthy males have about two and a half to three pounds of calcium while females have about two pounds. Approximately 99 percent of calcium is present in the bones and teeth, which leaves only about one percent in cells and body fluids. While the most important function of calcium involves the maintenance of skeletal health, the small percentage of calcium outside the bones is used to maintain a variety of vital body functions.
Vitamin D: Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine” vitamin because it is formed in the body by the action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays on the skin. The fat-soluble vitamin is converted in the kidneys to the hormone calcitrol, which is actually the most active form of vitamin D. The effects of this hormone are targeted at the intestines and bones. Vitamin D is important for the growth and development of bones and teeth.
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Comments: The Dietary Supplements Information Bureau recommends a daily dosage of approximately 1200 mg of Calcium and 400 I.U. of Vitamin D for optimal health. Vitamin D can be toxic, but this dietary supplement is considered safe when used in accordance with proper dosing guidelines.
Caution: Occasional side effects reported with large doses of this dietary supplement include a disorder known as hypercalcemia, which causes calcium deposits in soft tissues. Signs of the disorder include headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. It may be necessary to reduce the dose of this dietary supplement. Consult a physician before using vitamin D in large doses.
Possible Interactions
Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants may interfere with the breakdown of vitamin D in the body. This may result in reduced levels of one of the forms of vitamin D found in the body. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.
These drugs include phenytoin, carbamazepine, primidone, gabapentin, valproic acid, felbamate, lamotrigine, mephenytoin, fosphenytoin, clonazepam, ethosuximide, diazepam, clorazepate dipotassium, levatiracetam, tiagabine, topiramate, methsuximide, phensuximide, trimethadione, magnesium sulfate, acetazolamide, oxcarbazepine, zonisamide, ethotoin
Bile Acid Sequestrants
These medications decrease the absorption of fat-soluble nutrients such as vitamin D. Supplementation with the affected nutrient(s) may be necessary. These drugs include cholestyramine, colestipol, colesevelam .
Corticosteroid Medications
A study showed that children taking corticosteroids for a long period of time had decreased levels of the active form of vitamin D and decreased bone density. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary. These drugs include prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, betamethasone, budesonide, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, cortisone, beclomethasone, flunisolide, fluticasone, fludrocortisone, mometasone .
Mineral Oil
Vitamin D dissolves in mineral oil, which reduces its absorption and increases its elimination from the body. If multiple doses of mineral oil are used, supplementation with the affected nutrient(s) may be necessary