Cal-Mag-Pot

CALCIUM - MAGNESIUM - POTASSIUM

Calcium
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of calcium.

	Brittle fingernails, vertically ridged nails.
	Pain in forearm or biceps.
	Cramps in calf muscle during sleep or exercise.
	Painful cramping of feet or toes.
	Joint pains.
	Teeth prone to decay, frequent toothaches.
	Poor quality or malformation of bones.
	Nervous tics or twitches, twitching muscles.
	Nervousness, irritability, anxiety.
	Unusual sensitivity to noise.
	Insomnia.
	Heart palpitations.
	FEMALE: Excessive, lengthy, painful menses.

Calcium and magnesium deficiency states are closely related. Magnesium is needed to keep calcium soluble, so that it can be readily utilized by the body. Food sources of calcium include: yogurt, cheese, milk, soybeans/tofu, sardines, salmon, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, dried beans, green vegetables, almonds, beef liver. Supplementary range: 400 to 1,200 mg. daily.

Magnesium
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of magnesium.

	Irritable nerves or muscles, nervous tics/twitches.
	Muscle spasms, tremors, convulsions or seizures.
	Muscle cramps in bottom of feet.
	Muscular tension, tight muscles.
	Restless legs, legs in constant motion at night.
	Knee pain, hip pain.
	Irregular heartbeat.
	Painful and cold hands or feet.
	Excessive body odor.
	Loose or sensitive teeth.
	Anxiety, confusion, disorientation, irritability.
	Nausea, dizziness or lightheadedness.
	Mental depression or apathy.
	Startle reactions, hypersensitivity to noise.
	Poor co-ordination.
	Cravings for chocolate.
	Insomnia, restlessness, hyperactivity.
	Repeated tapping of hands or feet.
	Bone spurs.
	High blood pressure.

Food sources: figs, lemons, grapefruit, yellow corn, almonds, nuts, seeds, dark green vegetables, apples, raw wheat germ, soybeans, seafood, bran. Supplementary range: 500 to 800 mg. daily.

Potassium
Check the box for each symptom that applies to you. The more symptoms on the list that a person has – or the more intensely they are experienced – the more likely it is that these symptoms are caused by a deficiency/imbalance of potassium.

	Swelling of ankles or hands.
	Dry skin.
	Slow, rapid or irregular heartbeat, palpitations.
	Constipation.
	Unusual thirst.
	Muscular weakness.
	Unusually sore or stiff muscles after exercising.
	Agitation, irritability.
	High blood pressure.

Potassium is required in very large amounts – usually around 2,500 mg. per day for adults. Fortunately, potassium is available from a wide variety of foods, especially those that are natural and unprocessed. When potassium is added to dietary supplements, it is usually for the purpose of creating a balance with the calcium and magnesium in the same formula. Food sources: bananas, apricots, citrus fruits, cantaloupe, tomatoes, watercress, green leafy vegetables, mint leaves, sunflower seeds, potatoes, dates, figs, peaches, peanuts, raisins, fish, seafood, whole grains. Supplementary range: 400 to 700 mg.

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