How to Choose the Right Calcium

It can be very confusing knowing which form of supplemental calcium is the best for health and absorption. Here is your guide to the best form on the market and some of the brands that sell it.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Most women, and even men, don’t eat enough absorbable calcium. (No, sorry, drinking cow’s milk and eating cheese ia not sufficient.) The most mass produced calcium supplements are in the form of calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, MCHA calcium, and coral calcium. Those forms of calcium are either from dried rocks or animal bones, which are very difficult for the body to break down and absorb. Too much of the non-plant based calcium can cause calcification and calcium stones.

2. Make sure the supplement is plant-based, and ideally a liquid or powder. You can get most if not all of the recommended calcium from vegetables, seeds, whole grains, green super foods, sea vegetables, beans and many other foods. Try to absorb as much of your daily calcium from foods, and supplement with plant-based calcium according to your daily demand.

3. The optimum food source of Calcium is Hydrilla, which is a type of algae that is more absorbable and superior than any other form of supplemental/extracted calcium. Amazingly, consuming as little as 300-400 mg of Hydrilla, translates to over 2000 mg of absorbable calcium within the body. I am sure that most of us don’t run to the store and eat fresh Hydrilla on a daily basis, which is why it is important to supplement this amazing algae. There are various brands that make calcium blends rich in Hydrilla, bamboo, sea vegetables, kelp and other plants. You can also purchase straight hydrilla in powder or capsule form. Some great brands include Catie's Calcium, Mega Foods, Health Force and New Chapter. I am in no way affiliated with these companies but I know how great it is to have a recommendation when you are looking for specific ingredients!

4. Hydrilla is a type of algae, as mentioned above, superior in calcium. It is also an abundant source of magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, copper, B vitamins, C, E, Iron, Chlorophyll Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, and essential trace minerals. This amazing algae also acts as a powerful antioxidant, scouring the body for free radicals. You can find Hydrilla in supplemental form, usually in 400-500 mg per capsule. I recommend 1-2 capsules daily.

Tips & Warnings

• Always speak to your health care professional before starting a new health program.