| Calcium is found in many naturally occurring | | | | This was shown in studies done at various Japanese |
| substances such as limestone, calcite, chalk, gypsum, | | | | universities where they used a special kind of coral |
| and coral reefs. In all these substances it occurs as | | | | calcium known as Okinawan coral calcium on people |
| calcium carbonate. Many other compounds like calcium | | | | of all ages. They found out that people who intake |
| citrate, calcium phosphate and calcium glycinate are | | | | more coral calcium daily than others were at a |
| also found naturally. | | | | reduced risk of developing bone disease, colon cancer |
| Coral reefs can be termed as a source of vegetarian | | | | and Alzheimer's disease. In addition to this, people |
| calcium supplements. Coral calcium is obtained from | | | | who were given coral calcium supplements had been |
| fossilized coral reefs above sea level without | | | | able to overcome their calcium deficiency in just |
| disturbing the ecosystem. This coral calcium is | | | | about weeks. |
| essentially calcium carbonate but it also contains | | | | Okinawa is an island in Japan and it's known for the |
| traces of many other minerals like magnesium, | | | | special coral calcium it provides. This coral calcium is |
| potassium, sodium and phosphorus. | | | | also sometimes referred to as marine grade Okinawa |
| Many companies are using this coral calcium as a | | | | coral calcium. Supplements made with this calcium salt |
| source of calcium in their supplement products. This is | | | | are the most effective and beneficial and can be |
| because this salt has been found to be very | | | | used by people of all ages. |
| effective in promoting bone health and assisting in | | | | Other than coral calcium, calcium extracted from |
| the treatment and prevention of many degenerative | | | | green vegetables such as kale and fruits like dates |
| diseases. Other benefits of coral calcium include | | | | and oranges can also be termed as a source of |
| assisting in weight loss, preventing kidney stones and | | | | vegetarian calcium supplements. These supplements |
| treating prolonged depression, especially in women. | | | | are available in liquid form and are equally effective |
| Coral calcium is used as a source of vegetarian | | | | with no side effects at all. |
| calcium supplements because it not only provides up | | | | Normally it is recommended to consume at least 1000 |
| to 40% elementary calcium but also has a higher | | | | mg of calcium daily. This calcium can be obtained |
| absorption rate than normal calcium coming from | | | | from diet and calcium supplements. |
| other sources. | | | | |