Quest High Potency Calcium and Vitamin D is a high-quality formula designed for individuals who want to get a high dosage of elemental calcium in one convenient caplet. Calcium is a vital component of bone and tooth metabolism and it plays a role in energy production, muscle contraction, nerve function, and the maintenance of the acid-alkali balance of body fluids. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium.
Ingredients
Each easy-to-swallow caplet of Quest High Potency Calcium and Vitamin D contains 600 mg of elemental calcium (citrate, carbonate) and 200 IU of vitamin D3. This product contains no artificial preservatives, colours, flavours, or added sugar, starch, milk products, yeast, gluten, or salt.
Recommended Daily Allowance:
Calcium: Dosage varies, depending on age.
Vitamin D: Dosage varies, depending on age.
Food Sources:
Calcium: Dairy products, legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, wheat bran, sea vegetables, almonds, Brazil nuts, figs.
Vitamin D: Sunlight is the best source; however, it is found in small amounts in fatty fish such as mackerel and salmon. Other sources are eggs from chickens fed vitamin D and milk that has been fortified with vitamin D.
Cause of Deficiency:
Calcium: Abnormal parathyroid function, vitamin D deficiency, magnesium deficiency, alcoholism, low-calcium diet, phosphates from carbonated beverages, excess caffeine, excess sodium.
Vitamin D: Inadequate sunshine, poor dietary choices, some medications.
Symptoms of Deficiency:
Calcium: Rickets in children, osteomalacia osteoporosis in adults, muscle spasms, leg cramps.
Vitamin D: Rickets in children, osteomalacia and osteoporosis in adults, joint pain.
Complementary Nutrients:
Calcium: Magnesium, vitamin D, potassium, vitamin K.
Vitamin D: Calcium.
Recommended Use
As a dietary supplement to help meet daily calcium requirements.
Dosage
Adults take 1 caplet twice daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.
Side Effects
No known side effects at recommended dosage.
Quest was started in the 1950's by a vegetarian weightlifter who was passionate in leading the industry by providing quality products with great formulations. 'Quality without Question' was then created and followed throughout the years. Today, with Purity Life, it isn't just 'Quality without Question' - it is 'Expecting Excellence'. Quest continues to provide innovative products using a 'back-to-basics' philosophy, creating a balance of body, mind and spirit.
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