Calcium No. 17810 - It's important to take the right balance of calcium and phosphorus, so your body absorbs the nutrients properly. Based on a bone mineral content study, calcium with phosphorus is five times better utilized by the body than calcium carbonate. PhytoPharmica's Calcium gives you more calcium and vitamin D than drinking 3 glasses of whole milk, without the fat and calories. It's the easy way to keep your bones healthy and strong. PhytoPharmica's Calcium may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis affects middle-aged and older persons. A lifetime of regular exercise and a healthy diet that includes calcium builds and maintains good bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. Daily intakes above 2,000 mg are not likely to provide any additional benefit to bone health.