Coral Calcium (Okinawa) Powder

Calcium is the fifth most abundant element and the third most abundant metal found in the earth’s crust. The name calcium comes from the Latin word calx, meaning lime, and it is a direct reference to one of the more common calcium sources: limestone. It is an essential mineral that is vital to life and is the building block for bones (including teeth). Calcium also plays a pivotal role in cell signaling and mitochondrial function. What is Coral Calcium (Aragonite)? Coral calcium is a calcium salt derived from fossilized coral reefs. Like other calcium sources such as oyster shells or limestone rock, it’s primarily calcium carbonate (CaCO3) with trace amounts of magnesium and many other minerals. Calcium carbonate is one of the most prevalent calcium compounds, and it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Calcium carbonate has three crystal forms: calcite, v