Phytocal® B

These products feature a unique natural source of calcium: The small red seaweed called “Maerl” found only in the isolated areas off the pristine coast of Northwest Ireland. Of all sources of calcium Maerl has one of the lowest levels of undesirable contaminants. Using Maerl calcium as a base NAP has crafted four different mineral formulas using unique cofactors and micro-mineral ratios specific for each blood type.

All Phytocal® mineral formulas feature Maerl-based sea calcium, the only natural source of calcium with a broad enough buffering range to work effectively amid the widely differing digestive capabilities of each blood type.

Maerl is a common name for free living calcified red algae. It has calcium carbonate cell walls that make it rigid, unlike more common fleshy algae. Because of their calcified structure they are retained in the fossil record unlike most algae, and it is known that they have been present since the Miocene period. Maerl is composed of a wide variety of essential nutrients including calcium, magnesium, boron and zinc.

Maerl’s unique structure gives it great versatility, and when woven into formulas tailored to the genetics of ABO blood type, insures a phenomenal rate of bioavailability and utilization. Its superior buffering capacity allows Phytocal® Maerl-based calcium to maintain very high rates of absorption despite the variable acid and alkaline levels found in the digestive tracts of the various ABO groups.

In addition, the performance characteristics of Phytocal® exceed all of the critical requirements for effective calcium absorption:

• Phytocal® calcium is of highly consistent particle size with excellent dispersion qualities.
• Phytocal® calcium is fully soluble below pH 5.0.
• The solubility of Phytocal® calcium can be appreciated visually: There is virtually no sedimentation after dispersion.

Phytocal B contains the following therapeutic components:

Vitamin D.  Cholecalciferol, the bioactive form of vitamin D, is necessary for proper calcium absorption and assimilation. Vitamin D is essential for multiple body functions including immune support, hormone production, skin health, muscle health and brain function.

Vitamin K.  Often overlooked, this nutrient is important for stabilizing and strengthening the scaffolding and structuring of bone, along with supporting proper clotting.

Calcium.  Specifically, Maerl sea-calcium, is easy to assimilate and contains the necessary cofactors for proper absorption. Calcium’s functions range from bone health, nerve health and proper muscle contraction.

Iron.  Aside from protecting from iron anemia and supporting red blood cell health, iron is essential for mitochondrial function in the electron transport chain and is key in production of thyroid hormone and dopamine

Magnesium.  Magnesium is essential for proper nerve function and is a key cofactor in the production of ATP. Utilizing the citrate form of magnesium optimizes absorption and the systemic effect.

Zinc.  An essential nutrient for many biochemical pathways ranging from protecting DNA, hormone synthesis, immune function, fertility, and eye health.

Selenium.  Glutathione, one of the body’s strongest endogenous antioxidants relies on selenium for production. Selenium is also key in thyroid hormone production.

Copper.  Bone mineralization, heme synthesis, superoxide dismutase (SOD), and connective tissue formation all rely on copper. Additionally, copper is a key co-factor in the production of catecholamines.

Chromium.  Works with vanadium to help support blood sugar levels.

Molybdenum.  As an essential trace mineral, molybdenum is key in supporting several detox enzymes including xanthine oxidase, aldehyde oxidase and sulfite oxidase.

Potassium.  A key electrolyte necessary in supporting muscle contractions, nerve function and blood pressure.

Creatine.  This polypeptide is essential in the production and recycling of ATP

Boron.  As a trace mineral, boron plays a role in hormone synthesis and supports production of vitamin D.

Vanadium.  Assists in blood sugar control, and supporting insulin function.

Phytocal® B features the highest levels of magnesium – an important nutrient for nerve and muscle function; chromium to help balance carbohydrate function and proper doses of iron and copper - two important blood-building nutrients. Phytocal B also features higher levels of vitamin D and vitamin K- important calcium absorption cofactors.

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