Posted by BarbaraCat on May 25, 2004, at 0:15:46
In reply to Re: Rash and Calcium / Magnesium ? » BarbaraCat, posted by Emme on May 24, 2004, at 22:06:13
> Coral Ca is Ca carbonate, which is inorganic, and not as well absorbed as Ca citrate.
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**Thanks for your reply. This coral CA is a tricky subject. I get leery of the hype on so much of this stuff and it's hard to discern what's true. Some supposedly objective sources claim that the chemical structure is inorganic but having come from an organic living critter is more available and contains synergistic trace elements.The idea of a bioavilable whole form of an injestible satisfies my general philosphy more than a synthetic as long as it's doing what it is supposed to. I also believe there's a biophysical energetic pattern to consider and not just the elemental makeup. A graphite pencil contains the same chemical ingredients as a diamond, but the structure makes all the difference.
But then there are the coral reefs they're mining the stuff from. I can't imagine that it benefits the island's ecosystem as is claimed. Whether or not there's any true benefit in coral CA's form I surely do not know and in the meantime am covering my bases with a whole slew of different forms of nutrient minerals. Maybe when I'm cured I can speak with authority!? - Barbara
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