Calcium Balance

HerbaSway Laboratories has formulated a great tasting liquid concentrate, specially designed to help you maintain your optimal bone health. Our new formula uses the purest ingredients and synergistically combines the minerals Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphorus with the beneficial effect of the selected herbs Lo Han, Stevia, Rehmania and Eleuthero as well as Vitamin D and Ipriflavone, which activate calcium absorption.

What is in Calcium Balance™?

Per Daily Serving: Calcium 500 mg, Phosphorus 488 mg, Magnesium 200 mg, Vitamin D 125 IU, Rehmannia Glutinosa 130 mg, Eleuthero 130 mg, Stevia 50 mg, Lo Han 30 mg. Two daily servings provide 50% of RDI for Calcium, Magnesium and 49% for Phosphorus.

Why do we need Calcium supplements?

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body, 99% of which is stored in the bones and teeth and 1% in the blood and soft tissues. A constant supply of calcium is necessary throughout our lifetime, but especially during phases of growth, pregnancy and lactation. In addition to their structural role, our bones are also the emergency supply of calcium. Our body actually tears down and builds bone all of the time in order to make its calcium available for the body’s functions. If there is not enough calcium from the foods we eat, the body automatically takes the calcium we need from our bones.

Some important functions of Calcium:

• Construction, formation and maintenance of bones and teeth

• Blood clotting systems and wound healing

• Blood pressure control, nerve transmission, and release of neurotransmitters

• Production of enzymes and hormones that regulate digestion, energy, and fat metabolism

• Transportion of ions across membranes

• Muscle contraction

• Maintenance of all cells and connective tissues in the body

• May help to reduce the incidence of premature heart disease, especially if taken with magnesium

The calcium in Calcium Balance is Calcium Phosphate and Calcium Glycerophosphate, two very soluble and easily absorbable forms of calcium.

Phosphorus has many biological roles. It is important for:

• Carbohydrate metabolism

• Cell membrane structure

• Cellular transport processes

• Muscle function and energy storage

• The phosphate buffer system is important in maintaining the narrow pH range that is necessary for life

• Increase of calcium absorption

The phosphorus in Calcium Balance is from Calcium Phosphate and Calcium Glycerophosphate

Magnesium works in conjunction with many enzymes that are involved in energy metabolism, protein synthesis and nucleic acid synthesis. Magnesium:

• Promotes muscle relaxation

• Maintains proper functioning of the heart

• Helps support a healthy cardiovascular system

• Helps balance healthy blood pressure

• Plays a central role in the secretion and action of insulin

• Helps relieve stress and tension

• Plays an important role in calcium metabolism by increasing calcium solubility in urine, thereby preventing kidney stones

The major biologic function of vitamin D is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D aids in the absorption of calcium, helping to form and maintain strong bones. It promotes bone mineralization in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones.

Siberian Ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is an adaptogen, which increases the body’s resistance to detrimental environmental factors (stress, etc.). It is also:

• Tonic and stimulant

• Balances blood sugar levels

• Balances male/female hormones

• Enhances the immune system

• Supports the adrenal glands

• Improves circulation

• Blood pressure regulator

• Stimulates the proliferation and activity of bone –forming cells, osteoblasts and inhibits the activity of the dissolving cells, osteoclasts

In traditional Chinese Medicine Rehmannia Glutinosa was commonly used to replenish vital forces, support urinary tract health, decrease weariness and dizziness, and support regular menstrual flow. It is a blood tonic and diuretic. It helps disperse heat from the body. In addition Rehmannia has positive effects on bone metabolism. In conjunction with Eleutherococcus senticosus it stimulates the proliferation of osteoblasts, the bone forming cells and inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, the bone dissolving cells.

• Lo Han (Momordica grosvenorii) fruit extract, supports the respiratory system and digestion

• Stevia (Eupatorium rebaudianum) extract, supports blood sugar and blood pressure levels

Directions: Shake well. Product settles naturally. Mix one teaspoon (5 ml) in a glass of water. Children: ½ tsp. Drink 2 times daily for 50% of RDI for calcium. Take with food. Do not take together with iron supplements.

Keep all supplements out of reach from children. Pregnant or nursing women and those taking medications should consult their health care professional before taking any herbal products. Antiulcer drugs, steroidal anti-inflammatory and corticosteroid drugs can decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may decrease the effect of drugs such as: tetracycline antibiotics, gallium nitrate and phenytoin (Dilantin). Magnesium might interfere with the absorption of bone-building drugs (Fosamax) as well as tetracycline.

Active Ingredients: Calcium (calcium phosphate and calcium glycerophosphate), Phosphorus (calcium phosphate and glycerophosphate), Magnesium (magnesium citrate), Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Rehmannia Glutinosa (root), Eleuthero (root), Stevia (leaf) and Lo Han (fruit)