The Benefits of Calcium, Anemia Treatment

Calcium is an essential mineral that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve transmission. However, its correlation with Anemia is not as straightforward. Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, leading to reduced oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood. While there is limited evidence to suggest that Calcium supplementation alone can prevent or treat Anemia it does have an indirect role in supporting overall health and iron absorption.

Iron deficiency is one of the leading causes of Anemia Studies have shown that Calcium can interfere with iron absorption by binding to it, thus inhibiting its uptake in the intestine. Therefore, excessive Calcium intake, particularly through supplements, may have adverse effects on iron levels and potentially exacerbate Anemia However, it is important to note that Calcium from dietary sources, such as dairy products and leafy greens, is generally considered safe and unlikely to interfere significantly with iron absorption.

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Supplement: , Used for treating Anemia

Supplement Facts
100 servings per container
Serving size 1 Capsule
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value*
Vitamin D3(cholecalciferol) 2.5 mcg (100 IU) 13%
Calcium 22 mg 2%
(as calcium citrate and calcium gluconate)
Magnesium 11 mg 3%
(as magnesium citrate and magnesium gluconate)
Chloride 349 mg 15%
(as sodium chloride and potassium chloride)
Sodium 215 mg 9%
(as 550 mg sodium chloride)
Potassium 63 mg 1%
(as potassium citrate and potassium chloride)
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*% Daily Value (DV) based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Not a significant source of any other nutrient.
Other ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetable capsule), magnesium
stearate and stearic acid.
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