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One of the most serious health problems facing older women and men is that of osteoporosis. Together with specific medicines now available to slow down this process, the medical profession highly recommends the use of bioavailable calcium to rebuild bone density. Calcium is also important at many other stages in life. Adolescents require calcium to attain necessary bone mass. In recent research, calcium has been shown to curb the appetite. There are many reasons to fortify with calcium. Most importantly, the calcium used must be bioavailable to the body and fulfill the function for which it was added. Nutracal is a soluble and bioavailable form, which is highly recommended for this purpose.
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- Bioavailability / Solubility
- Calcium Content
- Sensoric Profile (Taste, Mouth Feel)
- Effects of Calcium Addition on Other Ingredients in the Application
- Price / Performance Ratio
Why Nutracal?
- NutraCal is based on Calcium Gluconate and Lactate Salts.
- Solubility of the blend is higher than either one of the components by themselves.
- Neutral flavor.
- NutraCal was developed for use in Calcium fortification of a large variety of liquid and non-liquid food products.
Why mineral fortification?
- Minerals are used to correct nutritional deficiencies in relatively healthy people.
- Minerals also help improve exercise training.
- Minerals help to compensate for mineral needs caused by health problems.
What are the major minerals and their functions?
Calcium
- Calcium helps maintain strong bones and teeth.
- Dairy consumption being low in several countries, the risk of osteoporosis increases.
- Calcium is also essential for muscle contraction and overall heart health.
Magnesium
- Magnesium: our body contains only 25 gr of magnesium BUT this is an essential mineral of the bones!
- Magnesium helps break down food for energy, helps to control nerve function, muscle contraction, sleeping problems and stress.
Iron
Iron:
- is an essential ingredient of the hemoglobin in red blood cells and helps the body to fight infections.
- Deficiency is common even in Western countries, especially in young children and vegetarians.
- Insufficient iron results in anemia and fatigue.
Zinc:
- Zinc is essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.
- It has a proven effect on symptoms linked to the common cold.
- Sports drinks, juices and baby foods are main fortification targets.
Potassium
- Potassium helps to regulate water balance in the body.
- It is involved in neuromuscular activity (with Calcium).
- Increased potassium intake can reduce risk of hypertension and strokes.
Manganese
- Manganese is a component of some enzymes in the body.
- It is active in protein and energy production.
- It prevents osteoporosis and is an antioxidant.
Copper
- Copper is an important trace mineral for fetal growth.
- Copper helps to prevent anemia.
- It’s required for optimal functioning of the immune system.
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