Chewable Cal Mag Plus

Helps build bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis

The recommended
dietary intake of
calcium for adult
women ages 25 to 50
is 1,000 mg per day.
However, many
women don’t get that
much. Studies also
show that fewer than
50 percent of elderly
women receive even
500 mg of calcium
per day. The Institute
of Medicine recommends
that both men
and women past the
age of 50 should be
getting 1,200 mg of
calcium everyday.
Young people are at
risk, too. Research
indicates that 90
percent of adolescent
girls receive less than
the recommended
daily amount of
calcium. One possible
reason is that as
children grow older,
they are less likely to
drink milk. Diets with
sufficient calcium,
together with regular
exercise, can reduce
the risk of osteoporosis
later in life.

An estimated 10 million
Americans have low
bone mass, placing
them at increased risk
for osteoporosis.

CHALLENGE

Bones not only provide structural support for muscles and organs, they store
vital minerals. So it’s not surprising that bone health is one of the top health
concerns for women, the prime candidates for osteoporosis — a systematic
skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone
tissue. Osteoporosis affects 20 to 25 million people, 80 percent of whom are
women. The prevalence of osteoporosis increases with age and is found in
40 percent of women 80 years old or more. Women can lose up to 20 percent
of their bone mass in the years following menopause, putting them at greater
risk for osteoporosis. Failure to meet calcium requirements during childhood
can impede maximum skeletal growth and bone mineralization, which can
increase the risk of osteoporosis later in life.

CHEWABLE CAL MAG PLUS

Shaklee Chewable Cal Mag Plus provides 1,000 mg of highly concentrated
and absorbable sources of elemental calcium, vitamin D to stimulate calcium
absorption, and other bone-health minerals, including magnesium, copper,
zinc, manganese, and boron. Chewable Cal Mag Plus:

Has a new irresistible berry flavor that makes Chewable Cal Mag Plus the
perfect supplement for children and for adults who prefer chewable tablets
Helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis
Helps build strong bones and teeth
Helps retain normal blood pressure
Helps reduce PMS symptoms such as bloating, cramps, water retention,
irritability, and moodiness
Promotes colon health
Assists in muscle nerve transmission
WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM CHEWABLE CAL MAG PLUS?

All women and men
• For healthy bones
• For healthy colon
• To help retain normal blood pressure
Women
• To minimize PMS symptoms
Children and Teens
• For building peak bone mass
WHAT’S IN CHEWABLE CAL MAG PLUS?

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 4 Tablets Servings Per Container: 30

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value

Calories 10

Total Carbohydrate 2 g <1%**

Sugars 1 g

Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 200 IU 50%

Calcium (as calcium carbonate & calcium citrate) 1000 mg 100%

Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) 100 mg 25%

Zinc (as zinc gluconate) 1.5 mg 10%


Chewable Cal Mag Plus

120 tablets

Copper (as copper gluconate) 0.2 mg 10%

Manganese (as manganese gluconate) 0.2 mg 10%

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Boron (as boron protein hydrolysate) 1.0 mg †
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established.



Other ingredients: Dextrose, mannitol, sorbitol, acacia gum, natural berry
flavors, citric acid.


KEY INGREDIENTS IN CHEWABLE CAL MAG PLUS:

Calcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones and teeth. It assists in muscle strength
and nerve transmission. Adequate intake helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis, helps retain normal
blood pressure, helps reduce PMS symptoms, and promotes colon health.
Magnesium plays a key role in bone mineralization. It also activates enzymes involved in the formation
of bone and cartilage, and helps with muscular contractions and nerve transmission.
Vitamin D is critical for bone health, because it stimulates the absorption of calcium.
Manganese, copper, and zinc are minerals involved in bone metabolism. They serve as co-factors for
enzymes that help build bone matrix.
Boron is a trace mineral that may help retain bone-building elements like calcium and magnesium.*
IS THERE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE FOR THE INGREDIENTS IN CHEWABLE CAL MAG PLUS?

Recent published studies support the positive impact of calcium and vitamin D supplementation on bone
health. In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Research
Center on Aging at Tufts University studied bone density in approximately 400 older men and women.
Subjects were randomly divided into two groups, given either 500 mg of calcium and 700 IU of vitamin
D or a placebo, and followed for a three-year period. The group that received the calcium and vitamin D
experienced better bone health than those taking a placebo.1

Researchers in the Netherlands conducted a meta-analysis of 33 studies on calcium and bone mass in adults
18 to 50 years of age. The intervention trials indicated that 1,000 mg of calcium a day given as a dietary
supplement in premenopausal women can help slow down the loss of more than 1% of bone per year at
most bone sites.2

Research supports the fact that it may never be too late to supplement with calcium, especially in the
elderly. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that calcium and vitamin D
supplementation not only slowed bone loss, but also helped maintain optimum bone mass in women
over the age 69.3

Recent evidence has suggested that disturbances in calcium regulation may underlie the symptoms of
premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A recent clinical study found that 1,200 mg of calcium a day significantly
reduced symptoms of PMS.4 Daily intake above 2,000 mg is not likely to provide any additional benefits.

WHY CHOOSE SHAKLEE CHEWABLE CAL MAG PLUS?

Chewable Cal Mag Plus offers:

100% of the Daily Value of elemental calcium
A unique combination of highly concentrated and absorbable sources of calcium (carbonate
and citrate)
Powerful formula also includes the bone-building minerals magnesium, zinc, copper, manganese,
boron, and vitamin D
Great taste
Kosher Certified
SUPPORT MATERIALS

Calcium Flyer, Item #74696 (English), #74697 (Spanish)
Product Guide, Item #74733 (English), #74734 (Spanish)
Special Hotline Segment, Item #74641
REFERENCES
1 Dawson-Hughes B, Harris S, Krall E, Dallal G. Effect of calcium and vitamin D


supplements on bone density in men and women 65 years of age and older.
The New England Journal of Medicine 1997; 337:670–676.
2 Welton DC, Han CJ, Kemper G, et al. A meta-analysis of the effect of calcium


intake on bone mass in young and middle-aged females and males.

Journal of Nutrition 1995; 125:2807–2813.
3 Chapuy MC, Arlot ME, Duboeuc F, et al. Vitamin D3 and calcium to prevent hip
fractures in elderly women. The New England Journal of Medicine 1992; 327:1637–1642.


4 Thys-Jacobs S, Starkey P, Bernstein D, et al. Calcium carbonate and the
premenstrual syndrome: effects on premenstrual and menstrual symptoms.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1998; 179:444–52. If for any reason a Shaklee product is not
satisfactory, return it to your Shaklee
* THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. Independent Distributor or Shaklee
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE,TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE. Corporation for exchange or a full refund.


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