Calcium AM & Calcium PM-General Info
True Botanica has developed two new calcium preparations based on R. Steiner’s indications and newest food science knowledge. These two compounds have been available since 2005 and have enjoyed great popularity. While the formulas have not changed there are new use instructions based on a deeper understanding of R. Steiner’s insights.
Our products are the first anthroposophical supplements that contain calcium forces in an energetically and spiritually alive manner, but also in quantitatively sufficient amounts so they more than adequately satisfy the recommended daily dietary calcium needs across the entire spectrum from children and teenagers to adult men and women. As the name suggests, they are to be taken in the morning (Calcium AM) and evening (Calcium PM) if an optimal effect is to be achieved. The suggested daily dosage for teens and adults is 2 capsules of each, at the appropriate time. For small children and in special health cases, please consult your health care provider.
To begin with we have chosen a number of naturally occurring forms of calcium (mountain sourced calcium tri-phosphate and carbonate, and purified oyster shell and coral calcium.) These have been combined with a patented protein linked calcium (calcium chelazome® amino acid chelate) and a patented chicory root powder to ensure a nearly 100% intestinal absorption rate. A carefully chosen trace mineral mix including magnesium, rare elements, zinc, boron, molybdenum, copper, and manganese assist the normal bone and metabolic calcium functions. Plant derived silicates are included for the ultimate in functionality.
The preeminent role of calcium in human metabolism (bone growth, prevention of osteoporosis, defense against allergies, support in weight control and even improved concentration and memory) is widely understood. The power of our formulations consists in the fact that we have incorporated, in addition to the above, the spiritual/physical insights of R. Steiner regarding calcium and its purpose in human functions.
R. Steiner is the first to point out that there is a subtle but crucial difference between the carbonate and the phosphate form of calcium and how to make them best suitable to the body. As Human Beings we function between the polarity of the physical body and life sustaining processes, on the one hand, and the Ego and Soul functions associated with consciousness, memory, and feelings on the other hand. The two fundamental forms of calcium mentioned align themselves in support of these processes at each end of the polarity.
Calcium carbonate is more associated with strengthening the life forces. The subtle forces of this form of calcium strengthen the entire intestinal metabolism, improve the ability to absorb all foods, support the life giving strength of milk, and ultimately find their way, not only into the bones, but also into the hardest part of the human organism, the teeth. Interestingly, Rudolf Steiner points out that in order for calcium carbonate to truly reach children’s forming teeth and be effective there it should ideally come from a living source such as oysters, corals, eggshell. This type of calcium is associated more with the formation of the long bones. It is calcium carbonate that makes us feel “at ease”, relaxes us, and gives us a sense of strength. It is Rudolf Steiner’s unique insight that the above-mentioned processes could be strengthened at the same time by giving the body a fine preparation of oak bark naturally containing a high level of organically bound calcium. This gives the calcium carbonate a much stronger connection to the life forces in the human body. These principles are represented in our Calcium P.M preparation, a formulation that naturally supports the strengthening, relaxing, growing forces that are supposed to take place at night while we are sleeping. We thus recommend preferentially taking this product in the evening or at night before going to sleep. Clearly, taking milk at any time during the day, with its content of calcium carbonate, is not detrimental to us; however, following these instructions will present this type of calcium force to the body in an ideal fashion.
When R. Steiner visited the original Waldorf School at Stuttgart in post war Germany, he noticed that children were not only pale and malnourished, but more importantly that their organs of digestion were actually, in his estimation, too lifeless, too “tired”, too atrophied, to be able to regain their function even if enough food would be forthcoming. Perhaps, not surprisingly, Rudolf Steiner keeping the above calcium properties in mind then gave the indications for the calcium preparation that would re-invigorate these vital intestinal functions. To re-emphasize, these indications form the basis for our complex, current formulations adapted to today’s needs. (Don’t most of us have this latent digestive “atrophy” and suffer of digestive weaknesses? Isn’t the propensity to eat highly processed foods at least partially due to the difficulty to digest “hearty” products? Don’t we all need, at least periodically, one of these calcium re-enliveners?)
Calcium AM, on the other hand, emphasizes the calcium phosphate aspect. Rudolf Steiner points out that on a fine spiritual level organically bound phosphorus has a tendency to draw the consciousness forces deeper into the body and that the calcium phosphate has a tendency to crystallize and to increase our abilities that have to do with a conscious spiritual life. In general, calcium phosphate supports daytime awake activities, encourages our uprightness, and thus allows Rudolf Steiner to make the statement that calcium phosphate can even help overcome a shuffling gait and a hunched over posture. Clearly, phosphorus is associated from this point of view with the daytime sunlight forces which makes it understandable why Rudolf Steiner recommends that the function of this particular type of calcium can be enhanced by taking it together with the yellow flowers of plants. While the roots and bark of a plant contain more the life and growing forces of the plant, we can easily experience in the color, the fragrance, and other sense perceptions of flowers that here a consciousness poll is at work.
We consequently recommend that Calcium AM be taken specifically in the morning although, to repeat, both forms of our calcium formulations can be taken throughout the day with no negative effects. (Rudolf Steiner points out, for example, that calcium phosphate can also cause an increase in sleep probably through the inherent qualities of calcium as such, but calcium phosphate will lead to this sleep improvement only after it has first given the body the ability to engage in awake spiritual processes.)
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To summarize, Calcium AMand Calcium PM may be helpful support in:
- healthy bone growth, healthy tooth development support, or prevention of osteoporosis
- improved metabolic function in obesity
- overcoming food intolerance and food allergies (new use)
- improved digestion and the ability to absorb nutrients (new use)
- overcoming respiratory allergic conditions
- improved thinking, concentration, and meditation.
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(The above statements have not been reviewed or approved by the FDA. The above is for informational purposes only and is not meant to treat or diagnose any disease. Always consult a physician before engaging in any new therapeutic program. ) |
