Calcium 800 mg Calcium Carbonate | 240 or 365 Tablets | Vit4ever

Calcium 800 mg Calcium Carbonate from Vit4ever

Calcium is a mineral you probably know mainly from milk and cheese, but it plays a bigger role than just in your bones. Vit4ever has formulated it into a tablet based on calcium carbonate, a form that naturally contains a lot of calcium per gram. One daily dose of 2 tablets provides 800 mg of calcium, equal to 100 percent of the reference intake. Each tablet contains 400 mg of elemental calcium. You choose the bottle that suits you: 240 or 365 tablets.

What calcium actually does in your body

Most of the calcium in your body is stored in your bones and teeth, but that is not the only purpose this mineral serves. Calcium is necessary for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and also contributes to the normal function of the muscles. Calcium also plays a role in transmitting signals between nerve cells: it contributes to normal neurotransmission. Furthermore, calcium is involved in normal energy-yielding metabolism and normal blood clotting, the process by which a wound closes. In short: this mineral is active in multiple places at once, not just in your skeleton.

Calcium carbonate, what does that actually mean?

Calcium carbonate is one of the most commonly used calcium sources in supplements, and for good reason. It contains a high percentage of elemental calcium per gram, allowing you to get a substantial dose from a compact tablet. In addition to calcium carbonate, Vit4ever tablets contain only hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based binder that gives the tablet its shape. No colorings, no unnecessary fillers. According to the label, it is preferable to take the tablets during a meal.

Calcium and your digestion

Calcium also contributes to the normal function of digestive enzymes, the proteins that break down your food into usable building blocks. In addition, calcium plays a role in the process of cell division and differentiation, the process by which cells divide and acquire a specific function. Many people wonder why calcium carbonate is often chosen over other forms of calcium. The answer lies largely in the high concentration of calcium per tablet, meaning you need fewer tablets for the same dose than with, for example, calcium citrate. This makes the bottle more compact and the intake easier, something you benefit from every day in practice.

Practical and suitable for a plant-based diet

You take 2 tablets daily with sufficient liquid, which can easily be combined with a regular meal. At that dosage, the bottle of 240 tablets lasts 120 days, and the bottle of 365 tablets lasts over half a year. Those who prefer to spread them out can also divide the 2 tablets throughout the day, for example, 1 with breakfast and 1 with dinner. The tablets are free from animal-derived ingredients and therefore suitable for vegans, something that is not always obvious with calcium supplements because some forms are derived from animal sources such as oyster shells. This is not the case with Vit4ever: the calcium source here is mineral calcium carbonate, not animal residue.

Calcium 800 mg from Vit4ever is therefore a simple, straightforward supplement: one active ingredient, a clear dosage, and a form that is easy to take daily. No complicated combinations, no doubt about what is in the tablet, and a choice between two bottle sizes that suits how far ahead you want to plan.