Calcium Carbonate (Mineral) Powder

What is Calcium Carbonate? Calcium carbonate (chemical formula CaCO3) occurs naturally in rocks like limestone, most often as calcite and aragonite minerals. Unsurprisingly, the word calcium comes from the Latin word for lime, calx. It is the primary component of shellfish skeletons, pearls, and eggshells. Calcium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that the body needs to maintain optimum circulatory, digestive, and muscular health, and it’s crucial for bone formation. It plays a role in muscle contraction, blood clotting, hormone secretion, and nerve impulse transmission. Calcium Deficiency Symptoms Nearly half of the world's population is also at risk due to low dietary intake of calcium. Calcium deficiencies are most commonly the result of impaired thyroid function or a vitamin D or magnesium deficiency. Certain groups are more at risk of developing a calcium deficiency. These include individuals with lactose intolerance or milk allergies, vegans, other individuals avoidi