Other names for calcium

Calcium Citrate
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Hydroxyapatite
Calcium Lactate
Plant-Based Calcium
Calcium 2-aminoethylphosphate
Calcium acetate
Calcium alpha-ketoglutarate
Calcium alpha-ketoisocaproate
Calcium Arginine alpha-ketoisocaproate
Calcium Ascorbate
calcium ascorbate
Calcium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate
calcium bisglycinate chelate
Calcium Bisphosphonate
Calcium borate
Calcium borogluconate
calcium caprylate
calcium carbonate
Calcium Carbonate
calcium chelate
calcium citrate
calcium citrate malate
Calcium d-Glucarate
calcium D-glucarate
calcium d-pantothenate
calcium dicalcium malate
Calcium Folinate
Calcium Formate
Calcium fructate
Calcium Fructo-Oligosaccharides
Calcium Fructoborate
Calcium fructopyranose borate
Calcium Glycerol Gluconate
calcium hydroxy methylbutyrate monohydrate (HMB)
Calcium hydroxycitrate
Calcium hydroxyisopcaproate
Calcium hydroxymethylbutyrate
Calcium Iodide
calcium l-5-methyltetrahydrofolate
calcium lactate
calcium laurate
Calcium leucine alpha-ketoisocaproate
Calcium Magnesium Butyrate
Calcium Magnesium Citrate
calcium magnesium citrate
calcium magnesium phytate
Calcium magnesium phytate
calcium malate
calcium monohydrate
calcium Octanoate
Calcium Oligofructose
Calcium Palmitate
Calcium pangamate
calcium pantothenate
Calcium phytate
Calcium Potassium Phosphate Citrate
Calcium pyruvate
calcium ß-hydroxy-ß-methylbutyrate monohydrate (HMB)
Calcium Silicate
calcium silicate
Calcium Stearate
calcium sulfate
Calcium sulfide
Calcium tartrate
calcium undecylenate
calcium-D-glucarate
di-calcium malate
dicalcium malate
dicalcium phosphate
Docusate calcium
Methylcobalamin Dicalcium Phosphate
Monocalcium phosphate
Silica calcium phosphate

Synopsis of calcium

Calcium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that plays a foundational role in bone structure, muscle contraction, nerve function, and cellular signaling. It is the most abundant mineral in the human body, with about 99% stored in bones and teeth, where it provides structural integrity. The remaining 1% circulates in the bloodstream and soft tissues, supporting neurological, cardiovascular, and enzymatic functions.

Calcium supports:

• Bone and tooth formation and maintenance
• Muscle contraction and relaxation, including heart rhythm regulation
• Nerve impulse transmission
• Blood clotting
• Hormone and enzyme secretion
• Intracellular signaling pathways crucial to cell communication

Calcium is commonly consumed through:

• Dietary sources such as dairy products, leafy greens, nuts, seeds, sardines, and fortified foods
• Supplements, typically in forms like calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium lactate, and coral calcium

The recommended daily intake varies by age and life stage, typically ranging from 1,000–1,300 mg per day for adults.

Historical Use:

Though calcium was not isolated until the 19th century, its benefits have long been known through calcium-rich foods like milk, bones, and shell-based powders. In Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, ground shells and bones were used to strengthen bones, promote healing, and treat conditions like osteoporosis, muscle cramps, and dental issues.

In the 20th century, calcium became a central focus in nutritional science with the growing understanding of osteoporosis, rickets, and age-related bone loss. Its role in postmenopausal bone health led to widespread calcium supplementation, often combined with vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin K2 to enhance absorption and integration into bone tissue.

Today, calcium remains a critical nutrient for:

• Preventing and managing osteoporosis
• Supporting growth and development in children and teens
• Maintaining bone mass in aging adults
• Addressing deficiencies due to poor diet, low stomach acid, or malabsorption

While supplementation is beneficial when needed, excess calcium intake without proper co-factors may contribute to calcification of soft tissues, so it is best used strategically with guidance. Calcium continues to be a foundational mineral in bone, nerve, and metabolic health strategies.

Calcium is used for these health conditions

Acid Indigestion (Scientific)
Anorexia (Scientific)
Broken Bones (Scientific)
Calcium Deficiency (Scientific)
Cramps (leg) (Scientific)
Cramps (menstrual) (Scientific)
Cramps and Spasms (Scientific)
Dysmenorrhea (Scientific)
Hypertension (Scientific)
Indigestion (Scientific)
Insomnia (Traditional)
Menopause (Scientific)
Menstrual Irregularity (Scientific)
Muscle Tone (lack of) (Scientific)
Osteoporosis (Scientific)
PMS (general) (Scientific)
PMS Type A (Scientific)
PMS Type C (Scientific)
PMS Type D (Scientific)
PMS Type H (Scientific)
PMS Type P (Scientific)
PMS Type S (Scientific)
Pregnancy (herbs and supplements for) (Scientific)
Sleep (restless and disturbed) (Traditional)
Teeth (loose) (Scientific)
Tooth Decay (Scientific)
Tooth Extraction (Scientific)

calcium is used to support these body systems

Blood (Scientific)
Circulatory System (Scientific)
Heart (Scientific)
Muscles (Scientific)
Nails (Scientific)
Nerves (Scientific)
Parathyroid Glands (Scientific)
Reproductive System (Scientific)
Skeletal System (Bones) (Scientific)
Structural System (Scientific)
Teeth (Scientific)

Products containing calcium

Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas (Sugar Free)
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Clean Energy
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Hydrate
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA MCT Powder
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Plant Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine AIVIA Whey Protein
Nature's Sunshine Balanced B Complex (Vitamin B)
Nature's Sunshine Bilberry Fruit (Concentrate)
Nature's Sunshine Estro-Assured (Formerly Breast Assured)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium-Magnesium (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine Calcium Plus Vitamin D
Nature's Sunshine Chromium-GTF
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Coral Calcium
Nature's Sunshine Iron (Chelated)
Nature's Sunshine Love and Peas
Nature's Sunshine Magnesium
Nature's Sunshine Mega-Chel
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (SynerPro)
Nature's Sunshine MultiVitamin & Mineral (Time Release)
Nature's Sunshine Natural Changes
Nature's Sunshine Nature's Harvest
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Power Meal
Nature's Sunshine Sea Calcium (Nature's)
Nature's Sunshine Silver Shield BioGuard Hand & Body Cream
Nature's Sunshine Skeletal Strength
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Twenty-Four
Nature's Sunshine Solstic Revive
Nature's Sunshine Stixated
Nature's Sunshine Stomach Comfort (Chewable)
Nature's Sunshine Structural System (30 Day Program)
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental
Nature's Sunshine Super Supplemental (Without Iron)
Nature's Sunshine Super Trio
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin B6
Nature's Sunshine Vitamin C Ascorbates
Nature's Sunshine Chewable Vitamin C
Nature's Sunshine Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin C)
Nature's Sunshine VitaWave
Nature's Sunshine Zinc