With so many coral calcium supplements on the market, how do you tell which product is the best? Do all coral calcium supplements deliver the same benefits? These are just a few of the questions I have seen relating to coral calcium supplements.
On my recent excursion to a local health food store, I finally had enough time to waste, so I decided to survey a coral calcium scene. It was a good decision and I was not disappointed. The selection was truly impressive and very informative.
By examining one particular brand of coral calcium, I quickly learned that in order to achieve maximum health benefits, I need to use a liquid form of coral calcium, because in this form, coral calcium may help prevent 22 different diseases, including cancer, loss of libido, and obesity.
Wow, who could have thought that fossilized shells can offer such tremendous health benefits? Well, clearly I was missing out all these years, while some people were smart enough to figure this out – – or were they?
While it is true that dead corals contain calcium and a variety of trace minerals, along with magnesium, selenium, and chromium, the alleged health benefits of liquid or any other form of coral calcium are conspicuously bogus, to put it mildly.
You can easily get the same minerals from a balanced diet. If you need to supplement your diet with minerals, there are certainly much cheaper options than coral calcium supplements.
So I though that a quick rundown on some important minerals could be a good idea.
Calcium is essential to strong bones and healthy teeth. Food Sources: dairy foods (I do not recommend calcium-fortified dairy), leafy greens, canned fish, such as salmon, and sardines.
Copper is important for proper bone formation, collagen, and red blood cells. Food Sources: seafood, broccoli, almonds, avocados, legumes.
Iron is needed for energy and blood cell production. It also helps support a healthy immune system. Food Sources: red meat, leafy vegetables, eggs, liver, fish.
Magnesium helps support our enzymes as well as energy production. Food Sources: leafy greens, fish, meat, dairy.
Potassium helps manage blood pressure. Food Sources: Fruits, whole grains, fish, dairy.
Selenium is a powerful antioxidant. Food Sources: the best dietary source is Brazil nuts.
Silicon plays an important role in formation of collagen and connective tissue. Food Sources: root vegetables, brown rice, bell peppers.
Zinc is important to reproductive health and immune system. Food Sources: brewer’s yeast, seafood, egg yolk, whole grains.