Weil Nutritional Supplements

Do I need a Calcium supplement?
Many women find it difficult to meet their daily calcium needs through diet alone, so Dr. Weil recommends supplementing to fill in the gaps. Dr. Weil recommends 500-700 mg of supplemental calcium every day for women for a total of 1,000 to 1,200 mg from all sources, while men probably do not need to supplement, instead getting their needed 500-600 mg daily from food. Calcium in the diet plays a vital role in bone mineralization during the growth years. Even after maximum bone mass has been achieved, calcium intake continues to be important to help slow down bone loss later in life. Calcium citrate appears to be better absorbed, especially in older adults, than other forms.

When should I take my Cal-Mag supplement?
To ensure maximum absorption, it is best to take the Balanced Cal-Mag with meals.

What about Magnesium?

"Of the many forms of calcium available, I recommend calcium citrate, because it is more easily assimilated, especially by older people with less stomach acid. Along with your calcium be sure to take half as much magnesium - without it calcium can be constipating."
Andrew Weil, M.D.

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Weil Nutritional Supplements are based on stringent scientific research. Current, valid studies (published in peer-reviewed scientific journals) are the basis of our formulations, and all products are designed, selected, and approved by Dr. Weil and a team of physicians and researchers who are experts in the field of nutritional supplementation.

All our products are made by manufacturers who must meet our strict guidelines for quality control, as well as Good Manufacturing Practices in all aspects of production, testing and packaging. All product ingredients are tested both prior to and after manufacturing to ensure that the constituents and doses are correct. Additionally, our products are free of any preservatives, artificial colors or flavorings, and non-essential additives.