Calcium maintains strong bones and teeth and helps prevent osteoporosis to reduce the risk of fractures later in life. This product may help reduce high blood pressure and plays a role in relieving symptoms of PMS. It also eases insomnia, supports colon health and is good for adolescents and post-menopausal women.

Mega Cal Calcium 650 mg provides the highest potency of elemental (absorbable) calcium in a single source. Compared to other formulas, consumers can meet their calcium requirements with only two Mega Cal servings.

Directions

Adults: Take two caplets daily with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications.

Benefits

• Maintains strong bones and healthy teeth
• Helps prevent osteoporosis to reduce the risk of fractures later in life
• May help reduce high blood pressure
• Relieves symptoms of PMS
• Aids in the nervous system, especially with impulse transmission
• Supports colon health
• Helps fight insomnia
• Good for adolescents and post-menopausal women

Ingredient Information

Minerals: Elemental Calcium 650 mg. Mega Cal high-absorption calcium is a complex of calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium malate, calcium fumarate and calcium succinate.

Restrictions

Drug Interactions: Calcium can interfere with tetracycline antibiotics and calcium channel blockers. Consult your physician before use if you are taking any thiazide diuretics, as these can cause extremely high (potentially toxic) levels of calcium in the body.

Nutrient Depletions: Calcium can impair the absorption of the mineral iron.

Foods high in phosphorus (animal protein and soft drinks) promote urinary loss of calcium. High consumption of caffeine, and excess dietary fat and fibre can inhibit calcium absorption. Calcium may be depleted by corticosteroids, bronchodilators, anti-osteoporotics, cholesterol-reducing medications, anti-gout medications, and sulfonamides.

Supportive Interactions: Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption. Ensure that you are getting at least 400 IU of Vitamin D each day for optimal calcium absorption.

Warnings and Precautions: None known when taken as directed.

Toxicity, Adverse Warnings and Side Effects: Calcium carbonate may cause symptoms of gas, bloating or constipation. If this occurs, switch to calcium citrate. Do not exceed recommended dosage. Excess calcium can contribute to the development of kidneys stones, and may cause calcium deposits in the body.

About Jamieson Laboratories

Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of natural vitamins, minerals, concentrated food supplements, herbs and botanical medicines celebrates its 88th anniversary this year from a position of strength, market leadership earned by consistently providing innovative products of the highest quality, purity and safety. Competing in a market that is far more international in nature than it was back in 1922 when Jamieson first established operations, the Company continues to attract new customers while retaining its existing clientele because its vitamins and natural supplements earn their trust each and every day.