XTRA-CAL.
HELPS YOU MAINTAIN YOUR CALCIUM LEVELS.
Calcium (Chemical name Ca) is the most abundant mineral in our bodies. It is so important to our physical structure and the effects of it's deficiency are such, that it merits a prominent place on the website. The body's need for the mineral and the potentially negative results of those needs not being satisfied, particularly as we grow older, will be discussed further in a section called
Ageing.
It is used to build and strengthen our skeletons and is very important in our nerves and muscles. It should be easy to obtain all we need from our diet. Unfortunately though, coffee and alcohol rob the body of it and high fat and excessive fibre can inhibit it's absorption. Also Yo-Yo dieting and irregular eating can negatively affect its intake.
The entire skeleton is naturally replaced every 7 to 10 years. The Ca content of the our bodies weighs around 1.5kg. 99% of which is in our bones and teeth. The remaining 1% is so important to your bodies proper functioning and wellbeing that if you become deficient in the mineral your body steals it from your bones. Only about 20 to 30% of this mineral in your diet is actually absorbed, while the rest is naturally excreted. Vitamin D is essential to efficient absorption and the best natural source of vitamin D is sunlight. Regular exercise will help you maintain the strength of your bones.Herbalife Xtra-Cal contains high levels of the most concentrated form of the mineral available together with several other specially chosen minerals, herbs and vitamins, including vitamin D to aid absorption.
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