Now Foods - Calcium & Magnesium 250tab

Now Foods Calcium & Magnesium – calcium and magnesium in a 2:1 ratio

Now Foods Calcium & Magnesium is a food supplement in tablet form that combines two minerals – calcium and magnesium. The recommended daily dose is 2 tablets, which provide 1000 mg of calcium (125% of the nutrient reference value) and 500 mg of magnesium (133%). The ratio of calcium to magnesium is therefore 2:1. Both minerals come from a mixture of several compounds: calcium from calcium carbonate, calcium citrate and calcium ascorbate, and magnesium from magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate and magnesium ascorbate. The bottle contains 250 tablets, i.e. 125 daily doses, which last almost four months with the recommended use.

Calcium and magnesium

Two tablets provide 1000 mg of calcium, i.e. 125%, and 500 mg of magnesium, i.e. 133% of the nutrient reference value.

• Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones.
• Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Calcium contributes to normal blood clotting.
• Calcium contributes to normal neurotransmission.
• Calcium has a role in the process of cell division and specialisation.
• Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
• Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
• Magnesium has a role in the process of cell division.

How to use?

Take 2 tablets daily with a glass of water. According to the manufacturer, the daily dose can be divided, for example one tablet in the morning and one in the evening, with food if you wish. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing calcium or magnesium, such as multivitamins or magnesium products, take their amounts into account. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before long-term use. After opening, keep the bottle in a cool, dry place and close the lid tightly after use.

Key features

• 1000 mg calcium – per daily dose (2 tablets), 125% of the nutrient reference value.
• 500 mg magnesium – per daily dose, 133% of the nutrient reference value.
• 2:1 ratio – twice as much calcium as magnesium.
• Several compounds – calcium from carbonate, citrate and ascorbate, magnesium from oxide, citrate and ascorbate.
• 250 tablets – 125 daily doses in one bottle.
• Vegan and kosher – suitable for vegetarians and vegans according to the manufacturer.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Calcium & Magnesium is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium and prefer a product that combines both minerals in one tablet. It may be of interest to those who eat few dairy products or other calcium-rich foods, as well as to vegans and vegetarians, as according to the manufacturer it contains no animal-derived ingredients. The product is intended for adults only. If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The tablets contain calcium and magnesium compounds, cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin and a vegetarian coating. According to the manufacturer, the 1000 mg of calcium in two tablets comes from a 3004 mg complex of calcium compounds and the 500 mg of magnesium from a 972 mg complex of magnesium compounds. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is the United States of America, and the brand owner is NOW Foods – a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968 and follows good manufacturing practice (GMP). Natural colour variation of the tablets may occur.