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Calcium

Vitamins, minerals & anti-oxidants

Description

is a mineral your body needs to build and maintain strong bones and to carry out many important functions.

Mechanism of action

When used as a nutritional supplement, calcium carbonate acts by directly increasing calcium stores within the body. Calcium carbonate is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption.

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Mechanism of action

When used as a nutritional supplement, calcium carbonate acts by directly increasing calcium stores within the body. Calcium carbonate is a basic inorganic salt that acts by neutralizing hydrochloric acid in gastric secretions. It also inhibits the action of pepsin by increasing the pH and via adsorption.

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